by admin | Jan 20, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, English, Grammar, Writing
Idioms are Figures of Speech which are commonly used in creative writing. Idioms are phrases which mean something different from their literal meaning. They add colour to the text and help the reader to create “mind images”. This pack contains fifteen posters...
by admin | Jan 14, 2019 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, English, Writing
Similes are Figures of Speech which are commonly used in creative writing. Similes compare two things using the words “like” or “as”. They add colour to the text and help the reader to create “mind images”. This pack contains...
by admin | Dec 17, 2018 | Book Reviews
“My Tale Untold” is an independently published picture book by the Friends of Sligo Gaol in conjunction with author/illustrator Wayne O’Connor. It was published to mark the 200th anniversary this year of the foundation of Sligo Gaol, a building which...
by admin | Nov 22, 2018 | Book Reviews
“You’ve Got a Friend” by Judi Curtin is about Eddie (Molly’s dad) who has come back from Africa. Molly’s dad had no friends. He could not talk to his brother. Molly and Beth wanted to find out what was the problem. They went back in time to see could...
by admin | Nov 15, 2018 | Book Reviews
“Blazing a Trail” by Sarah Webb is an amazing, inspirational book that consists of great illustrations by Lauren O’Neill. I’d recommend this book for children 11 years and above. The book consists of Irish Women who revolutionised the rights for us...
