NEW SKY 1

TEXTBOOK ANALYSIS
GENERAL INFORMATION

• Level: A1of the CEFR

• Aimed at students ages 9-14 who are false beginners
• Authors: Patricia Mugglestone, Brian Abbs, Ingrid Freebairn
• Publisher: Pearson
• Copyright date: 2009
ORGANIZATION AND FORMAT

• 40 lessons divided in 8 sections of 5 lessons

• A section has 3 lessons of language input, 1 for skill development and 1 revision
• Each lesson is on a double-page arrangement
• Provides a complete table of contents
• Size of print is average
CONTENT

• Information is accurate and up to date

• Directions are clear to some extent
• Provides students with real life applications for the language
• Visuals are well integrated enhancing the texts
• Lessons and activities have varied topics
TEACHER’S BOOK

• Lessons are explained extensively

• Very well organized and easy to use
• Provides with photocopiable resources
• Includes answers keys and audio scripts
• Contains word list with phonetic transcriptions
• Test master multi-rom with rewritable tests
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

• Workbook/Activity book
• Student multi-rom for language practice
• Two DVD’s showing UK culture and a teen drama
• Class CD with audio material
SKILLS

• Reading: variety of texts are provided with different contexts adapted to pedagogical
needs
• Writing: few writing models with achievable tasks. Also provides with guided
composition
• Listening: good quality, clear recordings without background noise
• Speaking: activities don’t encourage meaningful communication
DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER ORDER THINKING

• Encourages the development of higher order thinking

• Emphasis is set on lower levels
• Activities include guiding questions to help students
DIVERSITY OF STUDENTS’ WAY OF LEARNING

• Activities are well balanced for interpersonal and intrapersonal learning

• Songs are included to favor musical-rhythmic learning
• Linguistic learning is enhanced with writings and speaking activities
STRENGTHS

• Comprehensive teacher’s book

• Supplementary material
• Activities are progressive in every lesson
• Topics are interesting
• Variety of visual aids
WEAKNESSES

• Lack of freer practice

• Some of the contexts are outdated
• Not many meaningful or authentic activities
• Student’s book doesn’t have clear introductions or summaries
CONCLUSION