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 ‘County Kilkenny: Kilkenny Castle’ features important factual background information on a strategic Norman castle that was eventually gifted back to the people of Ireland. 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 …More