Book Title: Grammar Games by Mario Rinvolucri

External Evaluation
1. Blurp- has focus, emphasis English grammar, has intended audience (beginner and
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upwards)
To be used as supplementary, not for main core course
Teachers book is both available in print and locally
Vocabulary list/ index not available
Contains visual materials such as board games, word cards, snake games
Layout/ presentation is clear
The material is culturally specific towards foreign cultures/ native English speaker
The material did not not represent the minority group in a negative way. It presents a

balanced pictures of society.

9. No digital materials included (DVD, CD, interactive games)
10. Tests and exercises not included to check students progress
11. Appropriate for selection and adaptation
Internal Evaluation
1. The presentation in discrete way (separated into different sections such as competitive
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games, collaborative games, awareness activities)

No grading and sequencing from easy to difficult
Grammar games to teach different structures and it suits the target learners
No recordings included in the material
Speaking materials included when the students involve in discussion and game playing
Relationship between learners needs (fun, interesting, engaging) and what is taught by

the materials (grammar use)

7. More to kinesthetic learners (hands-on and meaningful learning)
8. Materials-interesting, engaging, motivating (full-filling avtivities)
Overall Evaluation
1. Usability factor
Can be supplementary, not in core
Not contextualised and integrated
Match with pupils interest, prior knowledge and proficiency level
2. Generalizability factor
Specified for beginner and upwards with various proficiency level
3. Adaptability factor
Can be modified, added or adapted in different context
4. Flexibility factor
Not rigid, randomly, not necessarily follow the flow of lesson