Lesson Plan: Te Reo Māori for Year 7 Students

Overview

This lesson plan is designed for Year 7 students in a New Zealand classroom setting. The duration of the lesson is 30 minutes and it is aimed at engaging students with Te Reo Māori through interactive language activities, following the guidelines from the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa for level 2 Māori language immersion.

Objectives

• Curriculum Links: Te Reo Māori, aligned with Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, Level 2.
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to greet others and introduce themselves in Te Reo Māori.
  • Students will learn how to ask and answer simple questions about their favourite activities.
  • Increase cultural understanding by learning common phrases used in everyday conversation.

Resources Needed

• Te Kete Ipurangi resources for Te Reo Māori.
• Kauwhata Reo for interactive activities and multimedia resources.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Projector for displaying interactive activities.

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

Activity:

• Begin the class with a mihi (greeting) and encourage each student to greet back in Te Reo Māori.
• Briefly explain the importance of the language and its cultural significance in New Zealand.

Main Activity (20 minutes)

Breakdown:

1. Self-Introduction and Favourite Activities (10 minutes)

   • Teach key vocabulary for self-introduction and discussing favourite activities, using visual aids from Te Kete Ipurangi.
   • Students practice in pairs, introducing themselves and talking about their favourite pastimes.

2. Interactive Quizzes and Games (10 minutes)

   • Use the interactive games from Kauwhata Reo to reinforce the vocabulary.
   • Conduct a simple quiz session where students ask and answer questions about favourite activities.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

Activity:

• Hold a quick reflection session where students share what they learned.
• Introduce a few additional common phrases for students to practice at home, provided on a handout.

Assessment

• Informal assessment during pair activities and quiz responses to gauge understanding and pronunciation.

Follow-Up

• Suggest students use the Kauwhata Reo website for further practice.
• Prepare a more detailed family introduction session for the next class, encouraging students to use Te Reo Māori at home.

This lesson plan is specifically crafted according to the New Zealand educational standards for teaching Te Reo Māori to Year 7 students, ensuring cultural and curriculum relevance.