A Content Analysis of the Vocabulary Items in "Action Pack 12" for Twelfth Grade in Jordanian Schools
Dr. Mohammad Ahmad Manasrah, Dr. Mahmoud Ali Al-Sobh, Dr. Mohammed Ahmed AL-Jabali

Abstract
This study aimed at analyzing the vocabulary items of "Action Pack 12" 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: first, the vocabulary items were used in appropriate contexts. Second, they were inclusive per syllabus. Third, their accessibility was good, suitable in number and reasonable to the students' level. However, their balanced distribution concerning parts of speech was low. The first criterion (Appropriateness of context), the second criterion (Inclusiveness per syllabus) and the fourth criterion (Load suitability) gained the highest rates (4). The fifth criterion (Balanced distribution) gained the lowest rate (3). The researchers recommended that the vocabulary items should have better distribution in term of parts of speech.

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