Assignment 10: Evaluating Trade Books
Assignment 10: Evaluating Trade Books Evaluating Trade Books: Evaluating the material, including books, to be used in classrooms can feel like a Herculean task. With the wide array of texts and materials that can be utilized in the class, it is imperative that teachers evaluate the material to see which material will best supplement the content. One way to evaluate the usefulness of a trade book is by using the 5 As: Authority Accuracy Appropriateness Artistry Appearance (Moss, 2003, pp. 123-124) By using the 5 As, teachers can be reassured that they have chosen a text that is both appropriate and engaging for their audience (Vaca, et. al., 2003, p. 327). For this assignment, I chose to read and evaluate Bodies from the Ash: Life and Death in Ancient Pompeii by James M. Deem. Authority Dr. James M. Deem, holding both a master’s and a doctorate in reading education from the University of Michigan, brings over two decades...
