A Content Analysis of the Vocabulary Items in "Jordan Opportunities for Twelfth Grade
Dr. Mahmoud Ali Al- Sobh

Abstract
This study aimed at analyzing the vocabulary items of "Jordan Opportunities" for twelfth grade in order to investigate whether these vocabulary items agree with the vocabulary analysis criteria proposed by Celce-Murcia (1991). This study attempted to answer the following two questions: "To what extent do the vocabulary items agree with the vocabulary analysis criteria proposed by Celce-Murcia?, and "What are the highly and least available criteria in all textbook modules? The results of the Study showed that the vocabulary items were used in appropriate contexts; they were inclusive per syllabus, their accessibility are good, suitable in number and reasonable to the Students' level. But their balanced distribution is weak. The first criterion (Appropriateness of context) and the second criterion (Inclusiveness per syllabus) got the highest rates. The fifth criterion (Load suitability) gained the lowest rate.

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