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...
by admin | Aug 3, 2012 | Rang I
Hóra a Pháid – Ceacht 18: Crann Nollag; cuid de chúrsa comhrá Gaeilge le haghaidh Rang I, á chur le chéile ag an Roinn Oideachais blianta ó shin. Obair digiteach déanta ag Seomra Ranga i mbliana. B’fhéidir go bhfuil cuid den acmhainn seo “as dáta”, ach bain úsáid as...
by admin | Aug 2, 2012 | Rang I
Hóra a Pháid – Ceacht 22: Féasta Mháire; cuid de chúrsa comhrá Gaeilge le haghaidh Rang I, á chur le chéile ag an Roinn Oideachais blianta ó shin. Obair digiteach déanta ag Seomra Ranga i mbliana. B’fhéidir go bhfuil cuid den acmhainn seo “as dáta”, ach bain úsáid as...
by admin | Aug 2, 2012 | Rang I
Hóra a Pháid – Ceacht 22: Liathróidí Sneachta; cuid de chúrsa comhrá Gaeilge le haghaidh Rang I, á chur le chéile ag an Roinn Oideachais blianta ó shin. Obair digiteach déanta ag Seomra Ranga i mbliana. B’fhéidir go bhfuil cuid den acmhainn seo “as dáta”, ach bain...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Misc
Táim ag iarraidh rannta, dánta agus amhráin as Gaeilge a chur le chéile chun tacaíocht a thabhairt do na téamaí éagsúla i gCuraclam na Gaeilge. Má tá dánta/amhráin/rannta agat ag baint le “Lá Fhéile Pádraig / Seachtain na Gaeilge” a bhí úsáideach agat don...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Misc
Táim ag iarraidh rannta, dánta agus amhráin as Gaeilge a chur le chéile chun tacaíocht a thabhairt do na téamaí éagsúla i gCuraclam na Gaeilge. Má tá dánta/amhráin/rannta agat ag baint le “Spórt” a bhí úsáideach agat don téama, fág an dán/rann/amhrán mar...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Dánta / Amhráin
Táim ag iarraidh rannta, dánta agus amhráin as Gaeilge a chur le chéile chun tacaíocht a thabhairt do na téamaí éagsúla i gCuraclam na Gaeilge. Má tá dánta/amhráin/rannta agat ag baint leis “An Nollaig” a bhí úsáideach agat don téama, fág an...
