Deireadh Fómhair 2011

This is a single A4 sized page with a calendar for Deireadh Fómhair 2011. It is suitable for sticking to the teacher’s desk, to the classroom wall or to the staffroom noticeboard. (.pdf file 18.4KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already...
Cartooning

Cartooning

Powerpoint presentation giving some background on Cartooning as well as examples of cartoons aimed at both children and adults. There are also examples of cartoons completed by children. The presentation can be used as a stimulus for pupils to create their own...

Phonics Diagraphs

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...
Interview with Chief Inspector – Call for Questions

Interview with Chief Inspector – Call for Questions

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...

Russell Troy, Monster Boy Questions

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...
European Day of Languages

European Day of Languages

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...
Holes Questions

Holes Questions

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....
Goodnight Mr. Tom Questions

Goodnight Mr. Tom Questions

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:...
The BFG – Question Sheet

The BFG – Question Sheet

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...

The President of Ireland

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...
Seomra Ranga’s 4th Birthday

Seomra Ranga’s 4th Birthday

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...
New Missal Mass Responses

New Missal Mass Responses

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...
Interview With Minister Ruairí Quinn

Interview With Minister Ruairí Quinn

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...