Cinnte! 1 Eagrán Nua is the most up-to-date text on the market for new Junior Cycle Irish. It incorporates the most recent guidelines from the NCCA, JCT and PDST to deliver a comprehensive and engaging package for 1st Year Irish.
Student Textbook
- Cinnte! 1 Eagrán Nua integrates and uses the new literature as the basis of content for every chapter, as recommended by the NCCA, JCT and PDST
- The literature forms a central part of the content and acts as a springboard for the development of students’ language skills
- A new and comprehensive Clár ensures easy navigation of all the chapter content and key skills
- As recommended by the specification, Cinnte! 1 Eagrán Nua promotes personalised learning and encourages students to explore language and culture throughout
- Students are encouraged to take control of their learning and the Dul Siar assessment page at the end of each unit encourages learner autonomy
- Students are challenged in multiple ways using a variety of teaching methodologies throughout the book
- Written, oral, aural and reading skills are developed in each unit
- Students are encouraged to be creative with fun activities such as role play and spot the difference
- Cinnte! 1 Eagrán Nua develops an awareness of Irish culture. Each themed unit of the textbook features a dedicated section promoting Irish culture
- Grammar is taught both in context and through a separate grammar unit. This allows students to gain a deeper understanding of the language
- Students will enjoy being encouraged to use technology in a variety of ways throughout Cinnte! 1 Eagrán Nua
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Leabhar Féinmheasúnaithe
The Leabhar Féinmheasúnaithe
- Contains peer-assessment and self-assessment pages which allow students to create a personal information log
- Provides revision exercises, which test students’ vocabulary, language awareness and key skills
- Includes key vocabulary checklists for each unit
- Provides fill-in-the-blanks listening exercises for test practice
- Features additional blog activities which reinforce reading, writing and language skills
Students’ CDs
Two FREE students’ CDs contain the exam-style Cluastuiscint pieces and the Leabhar Féinmheasúnaithe Cluastuiscint fill-in-the-blanks exercises
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Teacher Resources and Planning
A comprehensive teacher’s pack accompanies Cinnte! 1 Eagrán Nua
- Teacher’s Resource Book includes:
- NEW Planning Templates and Schemes of Work
- transcripts for the recorded material
- FREE CD
- with all of the cultural material (poems, short stories and songs)
Digital Resources
Teachers can access the Cinnte! 1 Eagrán Nua interactive e-book at www.edcolearning.ie, plus a bank of free digital resources, including:
- FREE student website with interesting and enjoyable interactive activities and quizzes linked to each unit of the textbook. These activities reinforce classroom teaching
- Animations based on Léamhthuiscint to bring the Irish language to life
- Worksheets for each animation
- Audio tracks from the CDs in digital format
- PowerPoint presentations that cover key topics and enhance classroom learning.
Digital resources are integrated for easy reference and lesson planning.
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FREE e-book
- Students and teachers can download their free Cinnte! 1 Eagrán Nua e-book by visiting www.edcolearning.ie/code