LEVEL 1 TE REO MĀORI – L1MAO

Learning Area: Māori

Qualification: NCEA Level 1

Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōnā te ngāhere

Ko te manu e kai ana i te matauranga nōnā te ao

Te Reo Māori is the study of the oral traditions of Māori, the reo and tikanga that goes alongside it. At Level 1 the  writing skills are developed using the models of descriptive writing, mihi, dialogue and narrative writing. Emphasis is also given to developing oral skills and communication between students. History, traditions and customs are explored within the context of each unit covered. Tikanga is covered within each unit of learning.

Course Components:

Kaupapa/Themes covered in this class will be focused around the learners’ immediate world. These can include but are not limited to:

• Vitality of the language pre 1970

• Communicate ideas in te reo Māori orally

• Grammar of te reo Māori

• Communicate ideas in te reo Māori in written form

External Credits: 10 Level 1 Te Reo Māori Credits

Internal Credits: 10 Level 1 Te Reo Māori Credit

Entry Recommendations: Year 10 Te Reo Māori is required; however, special consideration will be given to those students who can demonstrate sufficient competency in Te Reo Māori