Developing A Criteria-Based Model For Selecting Authentic Materials For English Language Instruction In Grades 10–11 In Karakalpak Schools

In recent years, English language teaching within the general secondary education system of Karakalpakstan has increasingly focused on developing communicative competence and the practical use of language in real-life contexts. Authentic materials such as newspaper articles, video clips, and audio recordings that are created for real audiences rather than for instructional purposes play a significant role in developing learners’ language skills. However, in Karakalpak schools, particularly in grades 10–11, teachers face difficulties in selecting and adapting authentic materials that align with lesson objectives and students’ language proficiency levels. This article proposes a systematic model for selecting such materials. Based on an analysis of academic literature and local educational conditions, the model defines selection criteria and stages that take into account learners’ proficiency level, cultural appropriateness, curriculum alignment, and adaptability of materials. The proposed approach supports teachers in making pedagogically sound decisions, enhances students’ motivation, and strengthens the connection between classroom learning and real-life language use.