Year 3 Te Reo Māori Lesson Plan: Correct Punctuation

Curriculum Area: Te Reo Māori, Level 1–2 of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa

Lesson Objective:

• Students will be able to identify and use correct punctuation marks in written Te Reo Māori sentences.

Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with sentences for punctuation practice
• Punctuation flashcards
• Interactive punctuation games (optional)

Lesson Duration: 25 minutes

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):

• Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of punctuation in writing to help convey meaning.
• Show examples of Te Reo Māori sentences with missing or incorrect punctuation marks.
• Engage students in a brief discussion about the different types of punctuation marks and their functions.

2. Punctuation Overview (5 minutes):

• Introduce common punctuation marks used in Te Reo Māori, such as:
  • Whakahuatanga (exclamation mark)
  • Tono (question mark)
  • Pera (comma)
  • Pātahi (full stop)
• Use flashcards to visually represent each punctuation mark and explain their purpose.

3. Punctuation Practice (10 minutes):

• Distribute worksheets with Te Reo Māori sentences that require punctuation.
• In pairs or individually, students must correctly punctuate the sentences by adding the appropriate punctuation marks.
• Walk around the class to provide guidance and support as needed.

4. Punctuation Game (5 minutes):

• Engage students in a fun punctuation game to reinforce their learning.
• Divide the class into two teams and present a sentence on the whiteboard with missing punctuation marks.
• The teams race to identify and write the correct punctuation on mini whiteboards or paper.
• Reward points for correct answers to make it interactive and engaging.

5. Conclusion (end of lesson):

• Review the correct punctuation in the sentences from the game.
• Summarize the importance of using punctuation to clarify meaning in Te Reo Māori writing.
• Encourage students to practice using punctuation in their writing outside the classroom.

Additional Resources:

• TKI Te Marautanga o Aotearoa - Te Reo Māori in English medium
• TKI Te Reo Māori in English-medium schools
• TKI Māori-medium education

By following this lesson plan, Year 3 students in New Zealand will have the opportunity to strengthen their understanding and application of correct punctuation in written Te Reo Māori sentences, aligning with the Te Marautanga o Aotearoa curriculum standards and promoting effective communication skills.