1.2.

Acceptability of the Localized Supplementary Reading Material – Adapted and Modified

from the Study of Imelda N. Binay, Ph.D. (Localized Learning Materials (Big Books) for
Beginning Readers of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur)

Level of validity of the Localized Supplementary Reading Material

Instructions: Examine the material carefully and for each evaluation criterion consider the extent to
which the resource meets the criteria. Check the appropriate number [with 5 being Very Highly
Acceptable (VHA); 4 - Highly Acceptable (HA); 3 - Moderately Acceptable (MA); 2 Slightly Not
Acceptable (SNA), and 1 – Not Acceptable (NA)]. For a rating below 4, write your
comments/justifications on each evaluation criterion. Attach extra sheets if necessary. Please write
legibly if completing in hardcopy

Criteria Not Slightly Not Moderately Highly Very Highly

Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. Functionality
Letters Level: Correct
recognition of
localized words
translated in English.
Word Level: The
vocabulary is localized
and accurately
translated.
Sentence Level:
Proper use of
grammar and syntax
in localized
sentences.
Paragraph Level:
There is a logical
organization and
coherence in localized
paragraphs.
Story Level: The
localized story has a
consistent storyline
and plot development.
Story
Comprehension
Level: The localized
comprehension
questions are clear
and coherent.
Local Material Level:
The story is relevant
in the locale.
B. Acceptability
Letters Level:
Localized words in
each letter are
readable and legible.
Word Level: The
chosen words are
suitable for the
context of the target
language and
audience.
Sentence Level: The
sentences are
culturally sensitive
and appropriate.
Paragraph Level:
The content of the
paragraphs are
relevant.
Story Level: The
localized story
represents cultural
authenticity and
resonance.
Story
Comprehension
Level:
Appropriateness and
relevance of
comprehension
questions to local
context.
Local Material Level:
The stories are
culturally relevant and
evoke strong emotion
for the target
audience.
C. Appropriateness

Letters Level:
Suitability of
translated words for
the target audience.
Word Level: The
vocabularies are age-
appropriate.
Sentence Level:
Appropriateness of
sentence structures
and complexity for the
target age group.
Paragraph Level:
The content is
aligned with the
educational objectives
and standards.
Story Level:
Alignment of localized
storyline and themes
with cultural values
and norms in the
locale.
Story
Comprehension
Level:
Appropriateness of
comprehension
questions for target
age and reading level.
Local Material Level:
Relevance and
appropriateness of
localized material to
local context and
curriculum.
D. Timeliness
Letters Level: Timely
availability of localized
characters and fonts.
Word Level: Prompt
translation and
localization of
vocabulary.
Sentence Level:
Timely completion of
localized sentence
structures.
Paragraph Level:
Timely organization
and creation of
localized content.
Story Level: Timely
localization and
creation of storyline.
Story
Comprehension
Level: Timely
development of
comprehension
questions aligned with
localized content.
Local Material Level:
Timely availability and
delivery of localized
material for use in
classrooms.
E. Implementability

Letters Level: Ease

of integration into
existing materials.
Word Level: The
vocabularies are
compatible and easy
to use in the
educational setting of
the locale.
Sentence Level:
Sentences can be
used in instructional
materials in the locale.
Paragraph Level:
Feasibility of using the
paragraphs for
teaching purposes in
the locale.
Story Level:
Practicality of
integrating the
localized story into
curriculum.
Story
Comprehension
Level: Ease of
implementation of
localized
comprehension
questions in
assessments.
Local Material Level:
Feasibility and
practicality of using
localized material in
the educational setting
of the locale.

Other comments/suggestions:
(Please write your comments and recommendations on the material not captured in Criteria A-E. Use
additional sheet if necessary.)