G9_The process of materials writing/ adapting

1. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the “Contextual Realisation” stage in Jolly & Bolitho’s framework?

• A. To identify students’ specific language problems

•  B. To select real-life topics and tasks that give meaning to language use

•  C. To design layout and physical presentation of materials

•  D. To evaluate learner performance after using the materials

2. Why is flexibility an important feature of Jolly & Bolitho’s materials writing framework?

• A. Because it allows teachers to avoid designing materials themselves

•  B. Because it guarantees all learners will learn the same content

•  C. Because it enables teachers to adapt materials to their specific teaching context

•  D. Because it ensures all materials follow one standardized structure

3. What is one of the key issues with global coursebooks mentioned by Bell & Gower?

•  A. They are too cheap to be useful

•  B. They exclude all forms of grammar

•  C. They may lack cultural relevance for non-Western learners

•  D. They only focus on authentic materials from textbooks

4. What do Bell & Gower believe gives a coursebook its “life”?

•  A. Its colorful visuals

•  B. Its British authenticity

•  C. The teacher’s creative use and adaptation of it

•  D. Its original UK-based format

5. According to the presentation, what is an essential quality of a professional writer in the field of materials development?

• A. Writing creatively without considering the learner.

•  B. Working independently without needing feedback.

• C. Using as many academic words as possible to show expertise.

•  D. Collaborating effectively and understanding the target audience.

6. How is technology portrayed in the process of professional writing?

• A. As a tool to support pedagogical design and authentic language use.

•  B. Less important than the emotional process of writing.

• C. As an extra feature mainly used to enhance visual appeal.

• D. Only necessary when developing digital literacy materials.

7. 7. Which of the following is the first stage in the Six-Stage Framework?

• A. Pedagogical Realisation

• B. Exploration of Language/Content

•  C. Identification of Need

•  D. Use in the Classroom

8. What is the main focus of the "Contextual Realisation" stage?

• A. Designing grammar gap-fill tasks

• B. Selecting relevant and culturally appropriate contexts

•  C. Choosing font and layout for worksheets

•  D. Correcting students' written errors

9. 9. A teacher decides to rearrange the order of activities in a unit so students do a vocabulary-matching task before listening. Which strategy is this?

• A. Change the presentation

•  B. Change the sequencing

•  C. Add assessment

•  D. Add content

10. 10. What does it mean to “add monitoring” in adapting a coursebook?

• A. Giving students more grammar drills

• B. Asking students to reflect on their performance using a checklist

• C. Replacing a text with a local story

• D. Giving an end-of-unit test