LITRIU AN LAE RANG 2 PACK

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
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