How to teach grammar? Some rules of thumbs.

1) Context.
Something I did when using realia, images and performing actions.
2) Use. Put the grammar to some communicative use.
In this case was through performing the actions at the moment of speaking (describing them)
3) Economy. Economizing on presentation time in order to provide maximum practice time.
I consider the presentation time was good and it provided more time to practice in each stage.
4) Relevance. Teach only the grammar that Ss have problems with.
As I knew they knew certain verbs, words, and the personal pronouns, I considered they were not going to have any problem with the structure.
5) Nurture. Provide the right conditions for grammar learning.
I consider there were right conditions for learning.
6) Appropriacy. Interpret all the above rules according to the level, needs, interests, expectations and learning styles of the students.
I believe the level was right because there was no difficulty when making all the exercises. About their needs and expectations were fine but in the case of their interest was not okay because of they were talking most time and there was no control of the group by my part.
SOURCES:
Harmer, J., (1987) “Teaching and Learning grammar” pp. 18, 24 & 153 Longman.
Thornbury, S., (2005) “How to Teach Grammar” p.32 Longman
Michael Swan (1995 cited by Thornbury 2005:32) “Practical English Usage” (New Edition) Oxford University Press