Foundations of Language and Literacy
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14 grades · 74 units · 216 topics
Aligned to NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Primary (JI-6th Class)
Junior Infants
A comprehensive introduction to oral language, phonological awareness, and emergent literacy. Students develop communication skills through play, storytelling, and structured phonics to build a lifelong love for reading and writing.
Senior Infants
This course develops oral language, phonological awareness, and early writing skills through immersive storytelling and play based learning. Students explore the relationship between sounds and symbols while building the confidence to communicate their own ideas and interpretations of texts.
1st Class
This course develops foundational literacy skills through immersive engagement with oral language, phonological awareness, and diverse text types. Students transition from emergent reading to independent decoding while building a rich vocabulary and a love for creative storytelling.
2nd Class
This course develops second class students into confident communicators through the exploration of diverse texts and creative expression. Students refine their decoding skills while building deep comprehension and a sophisticated vocabulary for writing and oral interaction.
3rd Class
This course develops students as confident communicators through the exploration of diverse text types and creative expression. Students engage in deep reading comprehension, structured writing processes, and collaborative oral language activities to build a robust linguistic foundation.
4th Class
This course develops sophisticated communication skills through the exploration of diverse text types and creative expression. Students engage in deep literary analysis and purposeful writing to become confident communicators and critical thinkers.
5th Class
This course develops sophisticated communication skills through critical analysis of diverse texts and creative expression. Students explore the power of language to influence, entertain, and inform while refining their technical proficiency in writing and oral presentation.
6th Class
This course prepares students for the transition to secondary school by deepening their critical engagement with complex texts and diverse writing styles. Students refine their ability to analyze authorial intent, master persuasive communication, and explore the nuances of digital and traditional media.
Junior Cycle (1st-3rd Year)
1st Year
This course develops foundational literacy skills through the exploration of oral language, phonological awareness, and creative response to texts. Students engage with diverse genres to build comprehension and expressive writing abilities in alignment with the Primary Language Curriculum.
2nd Year
This course develops Year 2 students as confident communicators through immersion in diverse texts and creative expression. Students refine their decoding skills while building deep comprehension and expressive writing abilities across multiple genres.
3rd Year
This course develops Year 3 students as confident communicators through the exploration of diverse text types and oral language structures. Students engage in deep reading comprehension and creative writing while mastering the conventions of the English language within the Irish Primary Curriculum framework.
Senior Cycle (4th-6th Year)
4th Year (TY)
This course develops Year 4 students as confident communicators through the exploration of diverse text types and creative expression. Students engage in deep reading comprehension, purposeful writing, and collaborative oral language activities to refine their understanding of how language shapes meaning.
5th Year
This course develops critical literacy through the exploration of complex texts and diverse writing genres. Students refine their ability to analyze authorial intent while mastering the conventions of formal and creative English for various audiences.
6th Year
This course prepares students for the transition to post primary education by deepening their engagement with complex texts and diverse writing styles. Students refine their ability to analyze authorial intent while developing a sophisticated personal voice across digital and print media.