Teachers/Learners tool.
This simple story uses basic but useful English and is suitable for young children. Especially those who are learning English as a second language. It uses grammar and sight words that they are learning. Not only is the story a highlight of Irish Culture but it teaches the moral lesson that one should do things for others rather than for selfish reasons. Fionn's chasing of the Salmons demonstrates that speed and brawn are not everything and that we can use our heads to prevail.
Inspiration:
The tale of Fionn Mac Cumhaill is one well know to people of all ages in Ireland. This short children's book, illustrated and written by Sean Fitz, paints the tale of the Salmon of Knowledge. Fionn, who is late for school again learns about the salmon of knowledge a mythical fish that can impart the knowledge of the universe to the person who eats it. He has an adventure that leads to catching it and gaining amazing knowledge and becoming the one of the most famous heroes in Irish Culture.
Teachers/Learners tool.
This simple story uses basic but useful English and is suitable for young children. Especially those who are learning English as a second language. It uses grammar and sight words that they are learning. Not only is the story a highlight of Irish Culture but it teaches the moral lesson that one should do things for others rather than for selfish reasons. Fionn's chasing of the Salmons demonstrates that speed and brawn are not everything and that we can use our heads to prevail.
Inspiration:
The tale of Fionn Mac Cumhaill is one well know to people of all ages in Ireland. This short children's book, illustrated and written by Sean Fitz, paints the tale of the Salmon of Knowledge. Fionn, who is late for school again learns about the salmon of knowledge a mythical fish that can impart the knowledge of the universe to the person who eats it. He has an adventure that leads to catching it and gaining amazing knowledge and becoming the one of the most famous heroes in Irish Culture.