by admin | Oct 16, 2012 | Maths, Powerpoint, Quizzes
Eight rounds of six questions, a tie-break round and answers to all questions on 127 Powerpoint slides. All questions are roughly based on the primary school mathematics curriculum. I’ve attempted to provide a variety of questions from different strand areas....
by admin | Aug 16, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Labhairt, Powerpoint
Seo teimpléad éasca chun cluiche Fiche Ceist a imirt sa seomra ranga. Is féidir é a úsáid le haghaidh aon téama atá á múineadh agat. Tá sé an-oiriúnach é a úsáid leis an CBI (clár bhán idirghníomhach). Clóscríobh isteach 20 ceist agus 20 freagra sna spásanna ar gach...
by admin | Aug 16, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Pupils need to be made aware that there are different elements that make up the structure of a story. Most or all of these elements need to be present in the story to give it structure. These are: Setting, Period, Theme, Plot, Point of View, Characters. This...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Setting the scene in a story gives the story a sense of realism – that it is happening in a real or imagined place. It means that the author must create “word pictures” so that the reader can visualise the setting in their mind. It is important to give pupils...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
The conclusion of a story is almost as important as the beginning. Some writers can rush the ending or not put enough thought into how to sensitively bring a story to a conclusion. The story ending can leave the reader with a variety of feelings depending on the type...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
The opening of a story is hugely important. Its job is to catch the attention of the reader and make him/her want to read on. If the opening is boring and unimaginative, the reader will switch off. Many younger pupils write “bed-to-bed” stories –...
