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 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 | Jul 30, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Léitheoireacht
Leabharmharc chun spéis a chothú sa léitheoireacht, leis an frása “Shh! Táim ag Léamh”. Má tá na leabharmhairc ró-mhór duit, cuir dhá bhileog le chéile nuair atá tú ag priontáil iad. (comhad .pdf 168KB) Íoslódáil an Comhad… RegisterThis content is for members...
by admin | Jul 29, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Gaeilge, Labhairt
Lots of teachers liked the Gaeilge Briste poster uploaded during the week to encourage pupils to have a go at Gaeilge in the classroom, even if it’s not perfect. So I thought that this poster might also encourage pupils to practise the little bit of Gaeilge that...
