Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
4th Year (TY) Ar Scáth a Chéile: Communicative Irish for Year 4
A comprehensive language program focused on developing functional fluency and cultural appreciation in Fourth Class students. This course emphasizes the three strands of communicative language teaching: oral language, reading, and writing, within the context of the Primary Language Curriculum.
Myself and My Community
Students explore personal identity and social connections through descriptions of family, friends, and local surroundings.
Describing physical appearance and personality traits using expanded vocabulary and adjectives.
Identifying local landmarks and discussing the people who live and work in the community.
Using the present tense to describe typical school days and weekend activities.
Home Life and Shelters
An investigation into different types of housing, rooms in the home, and the concept of 'home' in Irish culture.
Learning the names of rooms and common household objects to describe living spaces.
Discussing chores and responsibilities within the family unit using the imperative mood.
Comparing Irish housing styles with those in other climates and cultures.
Food and Healthy Living
Developing the vocabulary to discuss nutrition, meals, and shopping for groceries.
Practicing social interactions in a dining context, including ordering food and paying the bill.
Learning quantities, prices, and food categories for a successful shopping trip.
Following and writing simple instructions for preparing traditional Irish dishes.
School and Pastimes
Focusing on the school environment, favorite subjects, and extracurricular hobbies.
Discussing school subjects, the timetable, and classroom interactions.
Exploring various sports, musical instruments, and leisure activities.
Learning the language of games, rules, and social interaction during break time.
The Natural World
Examining animals, weather patterns, and the environment in the Irish landscape.
Identifying native Irish wildlife and farm animals and their living environments.
Describing weather conditions and the changes that occur throughout the four seasons.
Discussing recycling, conservation, and how to care for the local area.
Travel and Holidays
Planning trips, discussing modes of transport, and exploring Irish geography.
Learning about different ways to travel and the pros and cons of each.
Exploring the culture, language, and geography of Irish-speaking regions.
Describing past holidays and planning future summer adventures.