This short nonfiction text, ‘O: Oysters’ features important factual background information about a popular and famous food of Ireland. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with Irish culture and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
This photo activity card, ‘Winterlude’, provides integrated thematic vocabulary and oral language development activities on the topic of Winterlude, an annual festival that celebrates winter. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of Canadian winter activities and can be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canada.