What am I learning?

To count up to 20 in te reo

How can I make sure I am successful?

• Listen to the numbers in te reo

• Read the numbers in te reo

• Write the numbers in te reo

• Practise saying the numbers in te reo

Activity description/steps:

1. Learning to count in te reo can be challenging for some but also a beneficial knowledge to add to your kete

2. If we look at the diagrams above we can notice some patterns

3. Some of you may notice that the numbers in Māori sound similar or the same as some pasifika languages e.g. the number 2 in te reo is pronounced rua and in Samoan it’s lua and in Fijian it’s rua. Do you notice any?

4. Watch the video toku reo episode 6 for pronunciation. Only watch up to number 20. This version starts at tahi (one). Kore is pronounced (Kor-re) Don’t forget to roll the ‘r’

5. Read the numbers in te reo

6. Write the numbers down in te reo

7. Practise the numbers in te reo either with a buddy online or with a family member

8. During our afternoon google meets online, we will play a game to see how well you did with practising your numbers to 20 in te reo. Up for grabs are, of course, Dojo points!!!

Extras for early finishers

• How do you write 100 in te reo?

• Create a google meet and play the game 21 to practice your numbers in te reo with your buddies or practice with your whānau

Resources:

Pencil

Paper

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

Toku reo Episode 6

Resources:

Source: Ministry of Ethnic Communities (stats)

2018 NZ Census

What am I learning?

To listen, read and answer the questions from the text to show your understanding using because

How can I make sure I am successful?

• Listen to the story

• Read the story

• Answer the questions using the writing prompts

Activity description/steps:

1. What types of waka are there?

The types of waka they have are….

because….

2. What was the main purpose of a Waka? And why?

The main purpose of a waka is……

because…….

3. Name 3 importances of Hoe Waka or explain some of the uses of Hoe Waka

Three importances of Hoe waka are……

Or

Some of the uses of Hoe Waka are…….

4. What do you think the author meant by “this gave the hoe spiritual meaning...?”

I think the author meant…..

because…..

5. What does the word Kaitiaki mean?

The word kaitiaki means….

6. What was the setting of the story?

The setting of the story took place in/by…….

7. Would you recommend reading this book to someone? Why? Why not?

I would / would not recommend this story to someone because……

And because…...

8. What was the author trying to tell us about the story? What was their message to us? Choose an answer below:

1. Māori used hoe waka to exchange items for tapa cloth

2. The hoe waka has spiritual and physical value to Māori

3. At 3pm 1796, Māori and Europeans had a peaceful meeting together.

Extras for early finishers

Create a Narrative for your waka of your choice or a whānau waka you already know of….and include an illustration

If you do not have a whānau waka you can create your own waka. Think about a name you would call it. What place would it come from?. Include a story (pūrākau) about your waka. You can ask a whānau member to help you with this.

You can use Canva, Paper or a Book to display your mahi….

• Canva (see example)

• Book or Paper (see example)

Get creative, karawhiua !

Resources:

You will need:

• Pen/Pencil & Paper

• Colours i.e. Felts, colour pencils etc

• Device for Canva

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

Text

Audio

Canva example

Paper/Book example

Canva site

What am I learning?

*Research the history of Te Reo Maori and explain why this is important in Aotearoa.

How can I make sure I am successful?

*Use the supporting questions to guide my research

*Use my critical thinking and empathetic hat to explain why it is important to speak the native language of a country.

Activity description/steps:

Get your research hands ready and find the answers to these questions:

1. What is Te Reo Maori?

2. Who speaks Te Reo Maori?

3. What is a native language?

4. Why is it important for all New Zealanders to learn this native language?

5. What are we doing in NZ to nurture and keep our indigenous language of Te Reo Maori alive and thriving?

Extras for early finishers

*Create a poster, video, or other form to present 5 tips on how Glenavon can practice and learn Te Reo Maori in our everyday lives?

Check out this page:

Mahuru - Me Kite, Me rongo, Me Korero (Te Reo Maori Challenge)

Pass it ON wero

wero - means a challenge or to challenge

What am I learning?

To make a 10 second challenge video

How can I make sure I am successful?

• Watch the wero (challenge) videos

• Find an object

• Create wero for your 10 second video

• Upload your wero video to your dojo portfolio

Activity description/steps:

1. Read and follow the instructions on the google slides link

2. It is important that you listen to the audio about the wero

3. Watch the videos to help you get started creating your own wero (challenge) video.

Resources:

You will need:

• Pen/Pencil & Paper

• Device to record your clip

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

Pass it on wero Example VIDEO

Pass it on Wero Google Slides

How to upload on dojo portfolio

What am I learning?

*to understand the meanings of a moko and research its origin (history)

How can I make sure I am successful?

*research and use the prompts below to understand the history of Ta Moko

Activity description/steps:

Find the answers to these questions by watching the videos below:

What is Ta Moko?

Who can get a Ta Moko?

What is the ceremony / steps before, during, and after you get Ta Moko?

What is the difference between male and female Ta Moko?

What is the difference with Ta Moko between leaders and roles in a marae?

Ta Moko Introduction

Carved in Skin

Marks of Mana

Traditional Maori Tattoing

Extras for early finishers

Find designs of Ta Moko and see if you can sketch them. What do the patterns mean? Symbolise? Do they have a connection to nature? An iwi? What is the story being told?