This short nonfiction text, ‘B: Blarney Stone’ features important factual background information about the famous stone in Blarney Castle that gives you legendary powers if you kiss it. 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 postcard, ‘Canadian National Vimy Memorial, France’, features important factual background information about the famous monument honouring Canadian WWI soldiers. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of …More
This postcard ‘County Clare: Poulnabrone Dolmen’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s most famous ancient graves. Clues found inside provided a rare insight into what life was like in ancient times. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. …More
This postcard ‘County Cork: Blarney Stone’ features important factual background information on this much-loved, and much-kissed Irish landmark. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the environmental, cultural and historical landmarks of Ireland …More
This postcard ‘County Tipperary: Rock of Cashel’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s most important castles, which rises up majestically at the top of a hill, overlooking sweeping plains. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is …More
This geography article, ‘Inukshuk’, features factual information about this Inuit stone landmark. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This short nonfiction text, ‘K: Kilkenny Castle’ features important factual background information about a strategic Norman castle in 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 postcard ‘London: Nelson’s Column’ features important factual background information about the monument in Trafalgar Square erected in Admiral Horatio Nelson’s honour. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical …More
This short nonfiction text, ‘Q: Quin Abbey’ features important factual background information about a group an abbey and its monks, who were affected by the troubles between Catholics and Protestants in Ireland. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with Irish culture and also features an activity for students …More
This short nonfiction text, ‘R: Round Tower’ features important factual background information about these medieval towers found across Ireland, of which no one is sure of their exact purpose. 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 …More
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