Litriú an Lae

A New and Exciting Irish Spelling & Grammar series 2nd Class to 6th Class

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Litriú an Lae is a NEW and exciting Irish spelling and grammar series for 2nd to 6th class.

Spelling The spelling series is based on the ten themes of the Irish Curriculum and it features three main characters, Aoife, Conor and Dominic, who guide the children through each book.

Grammar The grammar series follows the outline of the new Primary Language Curriculum and encourages pupils to consolidate their learning.

Leabhar Litriú

Based on the ten themes of the Irish Curriculum

Uses a dual approach (phonological and thematic) in

teaching spelling

Topic-specific language is introduced at the start

of each unit and the lesson is built around this language

Promotes use of the strategy ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check’ to learn new words at the start of each unit

Features a cover flap that pupils can use to cover the

spellings when practising

Integrates a cross-curricular approach to assist teachers in

planning for Content and Language Integrated

Learning (CLIL) in the new Primary Language Curriculum A selection of units are based on other subjects, such

as Geography, Maths and Art

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If you would like a sample copy, please contact your local representative or Ph: 01-4500611, Fax: 01-4607330, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

A New and Exciting Irish Spelling & Grammar series 2nd Class to 6th Class

Pupils complete the exercises and record the spellings in the Obair bhaile table at the start of each unit The number of spellings to be practised increases as the week progresses. All the spellings should be learned

by Thursday, allowing them to be tested each Friday Sound patterns and word families are regularly reviewed Children are encouraged to recognise sound patterns and record them in the grid at the back of their book Includes a short self-assessment at the end of each chapter using the traffic light method Filled with a broad range of vocabulary and highly engaging activities

Leabhar Gramadaí

Each grammar book comprises 20 units, with each unit intended to be completed over a fortnightly period Written in line with the new Primary Language Curriculum Teaches grammar using a variety of methodologies Each chapter clearly shares the learning target with pupils ‘Tá mé ag foghlaim…’, keeping the lesson and pupils focused to help teachers with planning

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Leabhar Gramadaí

A short self-assessment question at

the end of each chapter encourages pupils to

explain what they have learned in their

own words A review unit helps to consolidate learning

after every four units

Lots of opportunities for oral work for pupils to

apply and practise what they have learned

Contains fun and exciting written, speaking and

listening activities

Cáit Chúramach is a recurring character who

frequently reminds children of the grammar rules Comprehensive glossaries contain lists of verbs and their

translations and a summary of the main grammar rules covered in the book

Teacher’s Resource Books Litriú an Lae Teacher’s Resource Books provide teachers with a broad range of resources that contribute to learning, assessment and planning. › Comprehensive whole-school plans detailing the various

grammar rules being taught at different class levels › Breakdown of the phonological patterns explored at each

class level for spelling › Photocopiable board games to accompany each spelling

revision chapter › Spellings are available online for teachers to print and

display as word families in their classroom which will help pupils

with word recognition › Contains two grammar assessments per class (from 3rd-6th Class)

E-BOOKS Teachers can access the Litriú an Lae interactive e-books online at www.edcolearning.ie Tá acmhainní an mhúinteora ar fáil ag

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The Educational Company of Ireland

If you would like a sample copy, please contact your local representative or Ph: 01-4500611, Fax: 01-4607330, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie