Irish Course: Teacher's Resource Level 1 Book

Seada is an introductory Irish course specifically designed for the Key Stage 3 Northern Ireland Curriculum devised by CCEA. It comprises a pupil's book and a listening CD-ROM. Seada assumes no prior knowledge of the Irish language. The six units deal with everyday vocabulary and grammar and build language step by step while also developing broader appreciation of Irish culture. Key features: - Each lesson appears on double page spread with clearly stated linguistic objectives. - The course builds vocabulary and grammatical understanding lesson by lesson through careful designed reading, speaking and listening tasks. - Texts, tasks and activities are suitable for a wide range of abilities - The illustrations and examples feature contexts from a range of backgrounds and locations to show Irish in modern usage across Northern Ireland. - The use of new technologies is enabled wherever possible. - The accompanying CD-ROM provides correct pronunciation for all Irish words and phrases as well as listening material. - Each unit concludes with a double page feature, for independent reading, on key aspects of Irish culture. - Opportunities are provided throughout to develop pupils' Personal Capabilities which form a central part of the Revised Curriculum, in particular their communication skills and their ability to think effectively, creatively and critically. - Each unit includes self-evaluation in both language achievement in wider Personal Capabilities Seada is written by two experienced teachers who have a detailed knowledge of the Revised Curriculum.Read More