This presentation includes some notes for oral work, general conversation on the topic of "Your School". At the end of the presentation there is an audio file with questions that the students can play to practice their answers
View full descriptionStrand: Oral
Strand unit: Oral Questions
Suggestions for use: The students can go through the presentation looking at the different questions and suggested possible answers and then listen to the audio file and practice their own answers.
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Sentences which are primarily intended for use by Senior Cycle students. They can be adjusted quite easily by teachers or students. They contain opinions towards school and subjects, as well as other basic facts about school.
View full descriptionStrand: Oral
Strand unit: Oral Questions
Suggestions for use: This vocabulary can be used by students in their oral exam, and would also be beneficial to Junior Cycle students in writing translations and preparing to write a letter.
These sentences provide a template for students to talk about their school. As every school is different, the information can be easily adjusted and expanded.
View full descriptionStrand: Topics
Strand unit: School
Suggestions for use: This vocabulary can be given to younger students, and also forms the foundation on which Senior Cycle students will describe their school.
Once the topic of school has been covered in detail, students are asked to write answers to the following questions. This can be given as a test or an assignment, and the teacher can give as much or as little extra vocabulary as they see fit.
View full descriptionStrand: Topics
Strand unit: School
Suggestions for use: This activity is most effective when the various aspects of school (subjects, facilities, rules, etc.) have all been covered. The idea is that all students should be able to compile a single document which contains all of the important information in one place.
This link contains interesting information about the different stages of schooling in Spain. Students can examine the similarities and differences between the systems in Spain and Ireland.
View full descriptionStrand: 3. Socio-Cultural Knowledge & Awareness
Strand unit: 3. Comparing Cultures
Suggestions for use: This is appropriate for students of any age, but could be particularly useful for Transition Years doing a project.
A list of school vocabulary and phrases that can be used by any student. It contains useful verbs and will greatly enhance students' ability to speak about school-related topics.
View full descriptionStrand: Oral
Strand unit: Oral Questions
Suggestions for use: A selection of these phrases can be used by students of any level, from beginners to Leaving Certificate Higher Level.
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