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 8, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Reading
September 13th is celebrated each year as Roald Dahl Day, the great author’s birthday. This Powerpoint gives some brief information about the author and his works. Source: Maria Breen (.ppt file 392KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members...
by admin | Jul 19, 2011 | Teaching News
On July 8th, the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, launched “Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life – The National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy among Children and Young People 2011-2020”, a wide ranging new...
by admin | Feb 23, 2011 | Teaching News
In November 2010, the Department of Education and Skills (DES) published “Better Literacy and Numeracy for Children and Young People – A Draft National Plan to Improve Literacy and Numeracy in Schools”. The Draft Plan stems from the concerns that...
by admin | Oct 16, 2010 | Class Novel, Infants
Katie just loves her pet caterpillars. Then she goes on holiday and can’t wait to greet them on her return. To her dismay they have changed! Who wants silly old butterflies as pets? Not our Katie … It’s a story of great charm. This book by Stephanie...
