by admin | Sep 27, 2011 | 1st/2nd, Phonics, Phonics
A4 illustrated posters showing pictorial examples of common diagraphs: ch-, sh-, th-, -ck, wh-, qu-, -ng. Source: Lorna Smith (.doc file 2.85MB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Sep 26, 2011 | Interviews
Seomra Ranga is delighted to announce that Dr. Harold Hislop, the Chief Inspector with the Department of Education and Skills (DES) has kindly agreed to be the next subject in our interview series. Originally from Co. Cavan, he trained as a primary teacher in Church...
by admin | Sep 25, 2011 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, Class Novel, Quizzes
This resource provides a chapter by chapter list of questions for the Bruce Coville novel, “Russell Troy, Monster Boy”. These could be done orally, they could be used as comprehension questions or they could be used as a quiz at the end of reading the novel. A...
by admin | Sep 25, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Languages, Powerpoint
Monday September 26th marks the 10th anniversary of the European Day of Languages (EDL). The European Year of Languages 2001 is jointly organised by the Council of Europe and the European Union. Its activities celebrate linguistic diversity in Europe and promote...
by admin | Sep 24, 2011 | Free
This resource provides a chapter by chapter list of questions for the Louis Sachar novel, “Holes”. These could be done orally, they could be used as comprehension questions or they could be used as a quiz at the end of reading the novel. Source: Craanford NS, Co....
by admin | Sep 24, 2011 | Free
This resource provides a chapter by chapter list of questions for the Michelle Magorian novel, “Goodnight Mr. Tom”. These could be done orally, they could be used as comprehension questions or they could be used as a quiz at the end of reading the novel. Source:...
by admin | Sep 24, 2011 | Free
This resource provides a chapter by chapter list of questions for the Roald Dahl novel, “The BFG”. These could be done orally, they could be used as comprehension questions or they could be used as a quiz at the end of reading the novel. Source: Craanford...
by admin | Sep 22, 2011 | 5th/6th, Elections, Powerpoint
With all the talk of the upcoming Presidential election, this Powerpoint presentation details lots of information about the President of Ireland – how candidates are nominated, voting for President, counting of votes, taking up office and the Presidential...
by admin | Sep 20, 2011 | Website
Today marks the 4th birthday of Seomra Ranga. It’s hard to believe that the fledgling site is now four years old. A lot has happened in the intervening years. What started out as something very small and intimate has grown beyond all expectations. I mentioned on...
by admin | Sep 18, 2011 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Religion
Just last week, changes were introduced to the Catholic Mass texts, especially the congregational responses. The changes are designed to be more faithful to the original Latin texts on which the Missal is based. Some changes in wording are small, with different...
by admin | Sep 13, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Foghraíocht, Labhairt, Léitheoireacht
Póstaer foghraíochta le liosta focal leis an patrún “ín”. (comhad .pdf 46KB) Íoslódáil an Comhad … RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Sep 12, 2011 | Interviews
Seomra Ranga is particularly appreciative of the fact that Ruairí Quinn, the Minister for Education and Skills, has taken time out of his busy schedule to mark the beginning of the school year by agreeing to answer interview questions submitted by visitors to the...
by admin | Sep 10, 2011 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Gaeilge, Labhairt
Luaschártaí le hainmneacha laethanta na seachtaine orthu. (comhad .pdf 62KB) Íoslódáil an Comhad… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Sep 10, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, PE, Powerpoint
Topical Powerpoint explaining the background to the Rugby World Cup, the game of rugby and slides on the participating teams. Source: Denis Kelly (.ppt file 1.14MB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Sep 8, 2011 | Guest Post, Technology
Nigel Lane teaches in St. Corban’s BNS, in Naas, Co. Kildare. He is very interested in technology and is a regular contributor on blogs and on Twitter. Earlier this year, he co-authored a book called “Diary of the Tweople”, a Twitter user’s...
