This short nonfiction text, ‘A: Aran Islands’ features important factual background information about a group of three islands that lie off the west coast of Ireland, the language people speak there and famous local crafts. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with Irish culture and also features an …More
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 short nonfiction text, ‘C: Celtic Cross’ features important factual background information about these ancient stone crosses that have become Icons 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 postcard ‘County Clare: Cliffs of Moher’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s most stunning natural landmarks, which despite harsh appearances, supports and abundance of life. 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 …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 Clare: The Burren’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s most unique landmarks, a limestone lunar landscape that is found nowhere else on Earth. 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 …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 Dublin: Temple Bar’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s most famous institutions – the Irish pub – as well as the Temple Bar district, Dublin’s cultural quarter and the country’s live music heartbeat. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it …More
This postcard ‘County Dublin: Trinity College Library’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s leading learning centres, which is home to the magnificent Book of Kells. 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’ …More
This postcard ‘County Galway: Kylemore Abbey’ features important factual background information on this stunning landmark that started life as a castle, was visited by the King and is now an active abbey. 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 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
This postcard ‘County Meath: Newgrange’ features important factual background information on one of Ireland’s oldest and most mysterious landmarks. 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 …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 short nonfiction text, ‘D: Dublin’ features important factual background information about Ireland’s capital city. 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 short nonfiction text, ‘E: Emerald Isle’ features important factual background information about why the country of Ireland bares this nickname. 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 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 short nonfiction text, ‘M: Mount Carrantuohil’ features important factual background information about Ireland’s highest mountain. 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 short nonfiction text, ‘N: Newgrange’ features important factual background information about the most ancient site 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 oral language photo activity ‘Castle’, enhances vocabulary and concept development by providing a thought-provoking visual stimulus that can be used as a prompt to engage students in discussion. Each photo is complete with an accompanying lesson plan featuring tips and activities to develop oral language and vocabulary further.
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
This short nonfiction text, ‘T: Trinity College’ features important factual background information about Ireland’s leading university and treasures, like the Book of Kells, that house there. 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 short nonfiction text, ‘V: Valentia Island’ features important factual background information about the transatlantic cable laid between Valentia Island and Newfoundland, which linked Europe with North America for more than 100 years. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with Irish culture and also features an activity for …More
This short nonfiction text, ‘Z: Zoo’ features important factual background information about Dublin Zoo. 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.
It�s that easy!