Iontas 2

Description

Elizabeth Wade & Yvonne O'Toole

EDCO 2013

ISBN 9781845365738

Cúrsa Gaeilge don Teastas Sóisearach Gnáthleibhéal

A brand new, modern Irish text for Junior Cert Ordinary Level students

• A building-block approach allows students to develop their skills in a logical manner and to gain confidence
• Oral, aural, reading and writing skills are developed in each unit of this vibrant textbook using a simple, no-fuss style
• Reading comprehensions and modern communication methods feature throughout
• A wide variety of exercises reinforce learning, including questions to be answered and composed, fill in the blanks, true or false, spot the difference, and matching exercises
• A clear emphasis is placed on literacy and oral skills
• Comprehensive use is made of dictations and ‘FACSS’ (‘Féach Abair Clúdaigh Scríobh Seiceáil’) exercises to help students to get to grips with spelling
• A revision section is included at the end of each unit
• Integrated Aural work relates directly to the topic being taught
• Contains examples of exam-style ‘Cluastuiscint’ questions
• Students are prepared for the Oral Irish exam, with sample questions and answers for each topic
• A dedicated Oral unit covers the ‘Sraith Pictiúr’ and role play, with vocabulary and sample conversations
• Pair and group work in every unit will help to develop the spoken language
• Iontas 2 features an integrated approach to grammar, as well as a dedicated unit dealing with the main aspects of Irish grammar
• One poem and one prose story are provided for students who go on to study Iontas 3 in 3rd year
• A comprehensive revision booklet contains tests to help monitor students’ progress
• A free Teacher’s Resource Pack includes a Teacher’s Resource Book with additional material for Christmas and summer exams, wordsearches and extra reading comprehensions