Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
3rd Class Voices and Visions: Literacy in 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.
The Art of Storytelling
Students explore the structure and emotional impact of narrative texts through reading and creative writing.
Analyzing how authors use traits and actions to make characters feel real and relatable.
Examining the arc of a story from the initial problem to the final resolution.
Investigating how descriptive language creates a sense of place and mood in a narrative.
Information and Inquiry
Focusing on the features of non-fiction texts and the skills needed to extract and organize information.
Identifying and using text features like headings, captions, and glossaries to aid comprehension.
Learning to identify main ideas and supporting details in factual reports.
Drafting and editing reports that explain how things work or why things happen.
The Power of Persuasion
Exploring how language is used to influence opinions and encourage action in various media.
Developing critical thinking skills to distinguish between objective truths and subjective viewpoints.
Analyzing how visual and verbal cues are used to sell products or ideas.
Practicing the art of public speaking and constructing logical verbal arguments.
Poetry and Wordplay
Engaging with the rhythm, sound, and imagery of poetry to express complex ideas simply.
Using similes and metaphors to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.
Exploring how the auditory qualities of language contribute to the meaning of a poem.
Writing poetry that breaks traditional rules to focus on raw emotion and observation.
The World of Drama
Using performance and script-writing to explore perspectives and social situations.
Learning how to write natural-sounding conversation and stage directions.
Stepping into the shoes of others to understand different viewpoints and experiences.
Adapting communication styles for different audiences and performance settings.