by admin | Aug 28, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Maths, Number
Teaching pupils about the language of maths is really important – especially for problem solving. This is a header, on three separate pages, for a maths display board which explains some maths terminology like this resource and this resource and this resource....
by admin | Aug 28, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Reading
Printable bookmarks with the motto “Jump into a Good Book!” Bookmarks are a good incentive for reading for pleasure. There are two bookmarks per page. If you find that the bookmark is still too large, set your printer options to print two pages per page. (.pdf file...
by admin | Aug 27, 2012 | Miscellaneous
This is a single A4 sized page with a calendar for Meán Fómhair 2012. It is suitable for sticking to the teacher’s desk, to the classroom wall or to the staffroom noticeboard. (.pdf file 18.5KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a...
by admin | Aug 27, 2012 | Website
Seomra Ranga has been on the web since 2007 and has developed enormously since then from very simple beginnings. It now has many followers throughout the country and indeed from abroad. Content on the web site changes so regularly that it may be difficult for teachers...
by admin | Aug 16, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Labhairt, Powerpoint
Seo teimpléad éasca chun cluiche Fiche Ceist a imirt sa seomra ranga. Is féidir é a úsáid le haghaidh aon téama atá á múineadh agat. Tá sé an-oiriúnach é a úsáid leis an CBI (clár bhán idirghníomhach). Clóscríobh isteach 20 ceist agus 20 freagra sna spásanna ar gach...
by admin | Aug 16, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Pupils need to be made aware that there are different elements that make up the structure of a story. Most or all of these elements need to be present in the story to give it structure. These are: Setting, Period, Theme, Plot, Point of View, Characters. This...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Setting the scene in a story gives the story a sense of realism – that it is happening in a real or imagined place. It means that the author must create “word pictures” so that the reader can visualise the setting in their mind. It is important to give pupils...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
The conclusion of a story is almost as important as the beginning. Some writers can rush the ending or not put enough thought into how to sensitively bring a story to a conclusion. The story ending can leave the reader with a variety of feelings depending on the type...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
The opening of a story is hugely important. Its job is to catch the attention of the reader and make him/her want to read on. If the opening is boring and unimaginative, the reader will switch off. Many younger pupils write “bed-to-bed” stories –...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | Guest Post
August is upon us. As a seasoned substitute teacher, you are no doubt getting ready to get back into the subbing saddle again. For many of us, we are better prepared for the subbing circuit having been on it now for a couple of years, but for others this is a new...
by admin | Aug 14, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Editing a piece of writing, whether it is imaginative writing or factual writing, is an integral part of the writing process. An author would seldom submit a piece of writing to a publisher without first having edited it. Some authors are known to edit their work...
by admin | Aug 14, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Authors’ Circles should be an integral part of the Writing Process. It entails dividing pupils into groups of between four and six. Each pupil shares a paragraph/page/chapter of their piece of writing by reading it aloud to the other members of the Circle. This...
by admin | Aug 14, 2012 | Book Reviews
Marco Moonwalker was written by Gerry Boland and illustrated by Áine McGuinnes. Marco the bear has escaped from the zoo and is living with Patrick and his mum. Marco is very smart and intelligent; he also has a talent for music. He can play the banjo and the trombone....
by admin | Aug 4, 2012 | Teaching News
The Teaching Council has recently recommended changes to the placement of student primary teachers in the Gaeltacht during their undergraduate programme. It is proposed that the Gaeltacht placement now be known as “Tréimhse Foghlama sa Ghaeltacht” and that...
by admin | Aug 3, 2012 | Book Reviews
Do you have young readers at home who are looking for some new reading material during this dismal summer? Seomra Ranga has advance copies of three children’s novels, all by Irish authors, that young readers may be delighted to get their hands on. The catch is...
