What am I learning?

To practice adding, subtracting, multiplication and division in Te Reo Māori.

How can I make sure I am successful?

• Use Māori numbers up to 20

• Add numbers correctly

• Subtract numbers correctly

• Multiply numbers correctly

• Divide numbers correctly

Activity description/steps:

Since you’re now experts in writing numbers in Te Reo Māori, we’re going to level up.

There are four different levels in today’s questions. Try to make it to at least Level 2! (Level 3 & 4 are extras if you want a challenge so don’t worry if you don’t get up to them.)

1. COPY down in Te Reo the questions on a piece of paper (you might want to do this level by level).

2. TRANSLATE the Te Reo Māori Kupu (words) into the correct numbers. If you don’t know your numbers from 1-20 you can use this to help you. For example question 1 in numbers is 1 + 6 =

3. ANSWER the questions in number form. Complete level 1 & 2.

4. MARK your mahi. Use this answer sheet to mark your work.

Extras for early finishers:

Complete Level 3 & 4 for more of a challenge. Kia kaha!

Resources:

• Pencil

• Paper

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

Questions

Numbers 1-20 in Te Reo

Answers

What am I learning?

*I am learning about fractions

How can I make sure I am successful?

*I read the directions

*I ordered the fractions correctly

*I can simplify fractions

Activity description/steps:

English translation of the directions--

1. Order the fractions from smallest to largest.

2. Order the fractions from largest to smallest.

3. Shade the boxes/triangles to match the fractions.

4. Which fraction is the biggest of the two?

Extras for early finishers

Practise your te reo numbers by playing this fun game!

Here’s the link to help you play.

Resources:

Fraction Help

WHAT AM I LEARNING?

To listen, read and answer questions from the text.

HOW CAN I MAKE SURE I AM SUCCESSFUL?

• Listen to the story

• Read the story

• Answer the questions about the story in FULL sentences.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION/STEPS:

Listen to the story and read along with your eyes as the story is read to you.

Write down and use the story to help you answer these questions (in FULL sentences - you have been given sentence starters to help you):

1. What does a Pepeha do? A pepeha…

2. What is the name of the girl who wrote this text? The girl who wrote the text’s name is…

3. What marae does Pareraukawa belong to? Pareraukawa belongs to...

4. What does the word tūpuna mean in English? Tūpuna is a māori word which means...

5. Find, copy and complete the sentence: When I say my pepeha, it links me to... When I say my pepeha, it links me to...

6. Why do you think Pareraukawa is telling us about her pepeha? I think Pareraukawa is telling us about her pepeha because...

7. Do you think it is important that we know our pepeha? Why? I think that… because....

EXTRAS FOR EARLY FINISHERS:

Create Your Own Pepeha!

Use this template that Miss Karaka has created for you. Make your own pepeha with the help of your whānau. (You don’t have to fill in every single line, you’re allowed to take lines out or add lines in).

You could even record yourself saying if you’re really brave!

RESOURCES:

• Pencil

• Paper

• Text

• Audio

• Questions

YOUTUBE/DRIVE/PDF LINKS:

• Text

• Audio

• Pepeha template

What am I learning?

*to write a persuasive piece of writing

*to find evidence to support the topic

How can I make sure I am successful?

*researched reasons to back the topic

*use persuasive language

*use te reo kupu (words) throughout the piece

Activity description/steps:

Ms. Shannon has just moved here from America! She doesn’t know about New Zealand culture and the importance of Te Reo Māori. In celebration of te wiki o te reo, it’s your job to write a persuasive piece to convince her it’s VERY important!

1. Discuss and brainstorm with someone in your whānau.

2. Think about why it’s important to you.

3. Think about why it’s important to Aotearoa.

4. Plan your writing. Each paragraph should focus on a different point.

5. Begin writing! Make sure to include te reo words, punctuation, paragraphs and persuasive language.

The goal is to write a solid amount. (3-5 paragraphs)

Share with your teacher on your dojo portfolio when you’re finished and mark it off on your Work Tracker.

BONUS: Share with Ms. Shannon so she can learn the value te reo has on you, as well as Aotearoa.

Extras for early finishers

Have a look through this website and give some words and phrases a go! Have fun and practice your pronunciation.

Māori Word A Day

Resources:

TKI

Kiwi Kids News

Benefits on Kids

What am I learning?

To practice a dance routine.

How can I make sure I am successful?

• Carefully watching the dance moves

• Practice the dance moves

• Film yourself doing the dance

Activity description/steps:

Have you seen the current trend at the moment? It’s called the 35 Ka Hao challenge. Check it out! (And no you don’t need TikTok to do this dance).

Carefully watch the video and practice the dance moves. Be prepared to practice it over and over again until you nail it. (There are some more videos linked at the bottom as “example” if you want some more inspiration).

Be confident and film yourself doing this challenge! Send the video to your classroom teacher.

Extras for early finishers:

Watch the music video and have a look at the lyrics in the description of the video.

Answer these questions:

1. What do you think the song is about?

2. Why do you think the song is called 35?

3. Where does the music video take place?

4. What are some things unique to New Zealand that you can see in the music video?

5. What is one new Māori would you have learnt from the song and what does it mean?

Resources:

• Mean dancing skills

• Device

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Music Video

Resources:

Māori Inspirational Quotes

Maori Catch Phrases