by admin | Feb 14, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, English, Writing
In this, the fifth resource in our “Figures of Speech” poster series, the focus is on Personification. Personification is a Figure of Speech which is commonly used in creative writing. This pack contains twenty-one posters illustrating some common uses of...
by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | 5th/6th, Confirmation, Powerpoint
The Service of Commitment is part of the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in 5th/6th class. This PowerPoint presentation is to be used to explain to pupils the meaning behind the Service of Commitment. The presentation contains slides on the concept of...
by admin | Feb 10, 2019 | Book Reviews
“Eva and the Perfect Rain” is a picture book by Tatyana Feeney. About: Eva has a new umbrella and is looking for the perfect rain shower to try it out. What Happens? It is raining again and Eva goes outside to use her new umbrella. She is hoping for the...
by admin | Feb 10, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Léitheoireacht, Resource Packs, Scríbhneoireacht
This resource pack is based on the story “Ruairí sa Zú” from the book “Bunoscionn le Ruairí” by Colmán Ó Raghallaigh and Anne Marie Carroll. The resource pack contains 22 different files with 134 pages of resource material to accompany a unit of work based on the...
by admin | Feb 10, 2019 | Book Reviews
“Where Are You Puffling” is a picture book by Erika McGann and Gerry Daly. This exciting adventure is set on the Skellig Islands off the coast of Co. Kerry, Ireland. These islands are home to thousands of birds, sea and wildlife. The main characters of...
by admin | Jan 30, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, English, Writing
The fourth resource in our “Figures of Speech” poster series deals with Hyperbole. Hyperbole are Figures of Speech which are commonly used in creative writing. This pack contains seventeen posters illustrating some common uses of hyperbole. There are also explanation...
by admin | Jan 23, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, English, Grammar, Writing
This is the third resource in our “Figures of Speech” poster series. Metaphors are Figures of Speech which are commonly used in creative writing. This pack contains fifteen posters illustrating some common metaphors. There are also explanation posters...
by admin | Jan 20, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, English, Grammar, Writing
Idioms are Figures of Speech which are commonly used in creative writing. Idioms are phrases which mean something different from their literal meaning. They add colour to the text and help the reader to create “mind images”. This pack contains fifteen posters...
by admin | Jan 20, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Léitheoireacht, Misc, Resource Packs, Scríbhneoireacht
This resource pack is based on the story “Ruairí san Ospidéal” from the book “Bunoscionn le Ruairí” by Colmán Ó Raghallaigh and Anne Marie Carroll. The resource pack contains 15 different files with 94 pages of resource material to accompany a unit of work based on...
by admin | Jan 14, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, English, Writing
Similes are Figures of Speech which are commonly used in creative writing. Similes compare two things using the words “like” or “as”. They add colour to the text and help the reader to create “mind images”. This pack contains...
by admin | Jan 14, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Labhairt
These cards can be used for practice when pupils are learning to tell the time as Gaeilge. Each card is titled “Cén t-am é?” and includes a time on a digital clock. Every five minute interval time from 12:00 to 11:55 is included making 144 cards in the pack. There are...
by admin | Jan 7, 2019 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Labhairt
These cards can be used for practice when pupils are learning to tell the time as Gaeilge. Each card is titled “Cén t-am é?” and includes one digital time. Every five minute interval time from 12:00 to 11:55 is included making 144 cards in the pack. This...
by admin | Jan 6, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Resource Packs, Úrscéal Ranga
This resource pack is based on the story “Drochlá Ruairí” from the book “Bunoscionn le Ruairí” by Colmán Ó Raghallaigh and Anne Marie Carroll. The resource pack contains 14 different files with 90 pages of resource material to accompany a unit...
by admin | Dec 29, 2018 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Labhairt, Scríbhneoireacht
Sa chomhad seo tá foclóir ag baint leis an t-am agus imeachtaí faoin am. Bheadh sé oiriúnach do dhaltaí a bhéas ag déanamh scríbhneoireacht cruthaitheach sa seomra ranga nó ag déanamh saorscríbhneoireacht. Cuideoidh sé freisin le teanga ó bhéal, agus na daltaí ag...
by admin | Dec 17, 2018 | Book Reviews
“My Tale Untold” is an independently published picture book by the Friends of Sligo Gaol in conjunction with author/illustrator Wayne O’Connor. It was published to mark the 200th anniversary this year of the foundation of Sligo Gaol, a building which...
