Evaluating "My English Book 6": A Study on Its Teaching Quality and Use in Grade 6 Classrooms in District East Karachi

Abstract

English Book 6" (Sindh Textbook Board), focusing on its alignment with Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) principles and its practical usability in Grade 6 classrooms. A mixed-methods approach was employed, featuring a qualitative content analysis of Units 1–6 and quantitative surveys from 60 students and 10 teachers in District East Karachi. Results indicate that while the textbook excels in cultural relevance and provides excellent integrated teacher guidance through the "Notes for Teachers" section, it suffers from significant pedagogical imbalances. Key findings reveal a lack of authentic speaking opportunities, an absence of listening components, and cognitive overload caused by dense vocabulary in specific units. Although 85% of participants appreciated the visual scaffolding, many reported that scripted to meet your submission guidelines, the abstract needs to be between dialogues limit genuine communication. To improve usability, the study recommends incorporating QR codes for audio resources, adding unit-wise glossary.