Students begin by exploring the theme as a conceptual base - what does this mean to them, to their school, their community, the wider world. Teachers create a mini lesson (see resources) on each stream - what are the components required, review the rubrics, allow students to see exemplars of each stream and decide which way they want to present. Both the idea and the presentation are judged.
In the school competition children could arguably speak in all four streams but schools can only enter one speaker into each stream from Year 5/6 and Year 7/8.
Some students may write a spoken word that lends itself better to being a rap or a flash talk that could be more compelling as a speech - teachers will use the rubrics and exemplars to guide students to present in the way that best suits their idea and style.
Timing will be determined in your own school by cluster competitions.
It takes at least 4 to 5 weeks for children to prepare for each stream they wish to enter.
Generally school learning begins in Term 2 and competitions are completed early Term 3.
Teachers use the rubrics to judge the different streams.
Students should be encouraged to take part in at least one Rehu Tai stream.
Please note that finalists cannot enter Auckland Finals without taking part in a cluster final
Early Term 2
introduce the theme for the year
explore the whakataukī and what this might mean in your context
develop ideas around the theme
Mid - late Term 2
introduce the various streams of oral language through your literacy programme
explore the genre of rap, spoken word, flash talk and speech
utilise the rubrics for teaching points
allow students to explore the theme in a couple of streams to see which fits their ideas best
Early Term 3
refine the chosen stream and presentation
utilise rubrics to refine ideas and presentation skills
School Finals by Term 3 Week 1-2
Zone Finals by Term 3 Week 3-4
Auckland Finals in Term 3 Week 7