Exploring Days of the Week in Irish

Exploring Days of the Week in Irish

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to name the days of the week in Irish and describe activities for each day.

What do you already know about the days of the week in Irish?

Introduction to Days of the Week

Monday - 'Dé Luain', Tuesday - 'Dé Máirt', Wednesday - 'Dé Céadaoin', Thursday - 'Déardaoin', Friday - 'Dé hAoine', Saturday - 'Dé Sathairn', Sunday - 'Dé Domhnaigh'

Dé Luain (Monday)

In Irish, 'Dé Luain' is the first day of the week. People often start their work or school week on this day.

Dé Máirt (Tuesday)

Tuesday in Irish is 'Dé Máirt'. Many people have meetings or sports events on this day.

Dé Céadaoin (Wednesday)

'Dé Céadaoin' is the Irish name for Wednesday. It is often considered the middle of the week and a popular day for social gatherings.

Déardaoin (Thursday)

Thursday is 'Déardaoin' in Irish. Many people have cultural events or attend classes on this day.

Dé hAoine (Friday)

In Irish, 'Dé hAoine' refers to Friday. It is often associated with the end of the work or school week and socializing with friends.

Dé Sathairn (Saturday)

Saturday is 'Dé Sathairn' in Irish. Many people have leisure activities, family gatherings, or participate in sports on this day.

Dé Domhnaigh (Sunday)

Sunday is called 'Dé Domhnaigh' in Irish. It is often a day for religious services, outdoor activities, and spending time with family.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.