Lesson Plan for Year 3: Counting up to 30 in Te Reo Māori

1. Overview

Subject: Te Reo Māori
Year Level: Year 3 (Students aged 7-8)
Duration: 20 minutes
Class Size: 24 students
Curriculum Area: Learning Languages - Te Reo Māori Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Specific Learning Objective: Students will be able to count from 1 to 30 in Te Reo Māori with correct pronunciation and recognize written numbers in Te Reo Māori.

2. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. Pronounce the numbers 1-30 in Te Reo Māori correctly.
2. Recognise and write numbers 1-30 in Te Reo Māori.
3. Engage in a simple conversation involving counting objects in Te Reo Māori.

3. Resources/Materials

• Visual aids: Number cards (1-30) written in Te Reo Māori.
• Technology: Interactive whiteboard or projector connected to a computer.
• Handouts: Worksheets with numbers 1-30 in Te Reo Māori.
• Websites: Kauwhata Reo for additional interactive resources and pronunciation guides.

4. Teaching and Learning Activities

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greeting: Start with a traditional Māori greeting, "Kia ora tātou!"
• Warm-up: Quick interactive game using the whiteboard; flash numbers in Te Reo Māori and have students shout out the number they see.

Main Activity (10 minutes)

1. Direct Instruction:

   • Use the number cards to introduce numbers 1-30 in Te Reo Māori, focusing on pronunciation. Go through the numbers, saying them aloud and having students repeat after you.
   • Display numbers randomly and ask volunteers to come up and say the number aloud.

2. Interactive Practice:

   • Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of number cards.
   • Each group arranges their cards in the correct sequence and practices saying the numbers together.

Independent Activity (3 minutes)

• Worksheet Activity:
  • Distribute worksheets that include various exercises like matching, filling in missing numbers, and writing numbers from dictation in Te Reo Māori.
  • Students work individually to complete the worksheet, applying what they learned about counting in Te Reo Māori.

Conclusion and Reflection (2 minutes)

• Group Reflection:
  • Gather students together and discuss what they learned. Ask questions like "What number did you find easy/hard to remember?"
  • Encourage students to say their favourite number in Te Reo Māori and explain why it's their favourite.

5. Assessment/Evaluation

• Informal Observation:

  • Monitor pronunciation during repetition and group activities.
  • Check worksheets for understanding and correct answers.

• Closing Interaction:

  • Have students count collectively from 1 to 30 in Te Reo Māori to assess collective learning and confidence in pronunciation.

6. Differentiation

• Support: Provide additional pronunciation practice for students struggling with specific numbers.
• Enrichment: Challenge advanced students to use the numbers in simple math problems written in Te Reo Māori.

7. Reflection

• After the lesson, reflect on the engagement level of the students and the effectiveness of the materials used. Consider adjustments for future lessons based on student responses and learning outcomes.

This lesson plan aligns with the New Zealand educational standards by focusing on language acquisition in a culturally supportive context, fostering both language skills and cultural understanding among young learners.