An introduction and guide to the Higher Level Leaving Certificate Comprehensions. Double sided Word document. Includes key question words, hints & tips for approaching the comprehensions and guidance on the ‘trouvez dans le texte’ question where students are asked to find a certain type of word in the text.

A list of suggested headings with guidance for CBA 1 - Geography in the news. Aimed at Junior Cycle Students in Irish system.

A gapfill exercises on the banning of diabetes drug, Mediator. I use this in my teaching of ‘la santé’. It includes some useful theme-based vocab and some complex grammar ideas. Also includes a ‘trouvez dans le texte’ exercise as an extension activity. Suitable for a higher level leaving cert class.

A notes document introducing ordinary leaving cert students to French comprehensions with French answers. Includes tips and hints, key question words, and a guide to finding different types of words in the comprehension. A two page Word document. For the higher level version, see ‘My Shop’.

A lesson on smoking and vaping amongst young people, aimed at higher level, Leaving Cert students. The first document is a sentence builder worksheet. I ask students to work together to translate the key vocab (dictionaries are available to them for this if required). I then mix up the student pairings so that everyone is working with someone new, and ask the students to categorise the vocab into nouns, verbs and adjectives (this helps to prepare them for the ‘trouvez dans le texte’ questions often seen in the comprehensions in LC exams). Once the words have been translated, categorised and corrected, students work alone to translate the sentences on the worksheet from French to English. These sentences can then be used in an opinion piece on this topic. The second document is a text which can be used to further build and enrich vocab, can be used as a reading activity, or as a comprehension. Useful vocab and expressions can be identified and copied into a notes copy or added to the first worksheet for future use in opinion pieces. I find these activities really useful for preparing students for opinion questions or oral questions on these themes. Differentiation can be facilitated through the student pairings. For more Higher Level Leaving Cert French resources, see ‘My Shop’.

A short PowerPoint that introduces the satirical publication Charlie Hebdo and that gives a brief overview of the terrorist attack at their Parisian HQ in 2015. Includes a short vocab and grammar exercise. Aimed at higher level Leaving Cert students.

Notes on emails for Leaving Cert French students. Includes opening sentences, formal and informal sample sentences for the body of the email and endings appropriate for both registers. For lots more French resources, see My Shop

A short 6 slide activity for French students. Suitable for junior students/Transition year students. Two texts in which students must find mistakes in spelling, agreement, gender, tense etc... Good intro to another activity or works well as an activity where students can work in pairs.

A cloze test based on the concept of environmental stewardship. Includes all the key words associated with the topic. Good as a homework exercise, recap activity or exam.

A simple one page Word Doc worksheet based on 'Le petit déjeuner' (Breakfast).

A short PPT based on the Irish Road Network and how it facilitates the development of settlements in Ireland. Based on Irish Junior Cert Curriculum.

A short 4 slide PPT based on natural vegetation and soils. Last slide is a 'to do' slide with 2 exam questions. Easy to follow and well laid out. For more resources based on soil, see 'my shop' for a great bundle!

A vocab worksheet/presentation of vocab. Signs in the community/town. Can be used to present vocab, for HW or as an assessment.

a 2 page cloze test (fill in the blanks) based on the CSPE concept ‘Law’. Based on Irish curriculum. I use this as an end of unit assessment of key terms. I also use peer-correction with this activity which I find works very well and keeps everyone on task!

Overview of life expectancy and child mortality in developed and developing countries. Part of Population studies.

A 12 slide PPT which explains to students how they should look after their skin. Includes a link to a YouTube clip on the formation of spots as well as a short writing task based on skin & sun care. Suitable for a younger personal care/social ed class.

A short PPT to guide students in reflecting on their learning- pre-task, during task and after task. In line with New Junior Cycle/CBAs.

A worksheet based on Clara Luciani, a French singer currently in the charts (2019). There are 7 sentences which are written in the wrong order. For each sentence, students must write the correct version and then translate to English. These sentences will give students an introduction into this French musician. This can be followed on with other tasks or a look at her music. For more worksheets and activities based on French/Francophone singers, see My Shop

A short 7 slide PPT introducing World climates. Also attached is a blank map of the world (image from google) on which students can shade in the climatic regions of the World. For PowerPoints and other resources on Factors affecting climate, Hot Desert Climate, Cool Temperate Climate and Boreal Climate, see ‘My Shop’. Bundle also available for only €6.50!

A 15 slide PPT based on Dutch Polders. Aimed at Junior Cert geography students studying 'settlement'. Discusses how the polders were created and how rural and urban settlement was established. Last slide is a 'to do' slide which refers students to a worksheet. I can't attached the work sheet as it is from a book as it copyrighted.