Lesson Plan: Te Reo Māori - Listening Comprehension for Whakarongo Assessment

Overview

• Subject Area: Te Reo Māori
• Year Level: Year 12 (Secondary Education)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Student Cohort: 28 students
• Curriculum Reference: Te Marautanga o Aotearoa - Te Reo Māori, NCEA Level 2
• Focus: To enhance students' listening comprehension skills in Te Reo Māori, specifically aimed at preparing them for the whakarongo standards assessment at NCEA Level 2.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify and comprehend detailed information and nuanced themes presented in spoken Te Reo Māori.
2. Analyse and discuss audio content, reflecting on cultural contexts and the use of language.
3. Demonstrate improved listening strategies to better understand spoken Māori, particularly in preparation for the NCEA Level 2 Whakarongo assessment.

Resources Required

• Audio recordings of native Te Reo Māori speakers
• Projector and speakers for audio playback
• Handouts with a list of comprehension questions
• Writing materials (pens, notepads)
• Digital access to TKI Te Reo Māori resources

Instructional Steps

Warm-Up Activity (15 minutes)

Activity: Introduction and Icebreaker

• Begin with a mihi (introduction) and waiata (song) to engage students in a culturally responsive manner.
• Conduct a quick recap of the previous lessons focusing on key vocabulary and phrases that will be relevant for today's audio clips.

Main Activity Part 1: Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)

Task: Active Listening

• Play a series of audio clips that contain discussions, stories, or news relevant to Māori adolescents’ lives and experiences.
• Students are tasked to listen attentively and note down key points and any vocabulary they are unfamiliar with.

Discussion and Vocabulary Review (15 minutes)

Activity: Group Discussion

• In groups, students discuss the content of the audio clips, sharing the points they noted and teaching each other unfamiliar vocabulary.
• Each group prepares a brief summary of the audio clip’s content and presents it to the class.

Main Activity Part 2: Structured Comprehension (20 minutes)

Task: Comprehension Questions

• Distribute handouts with specific comprehension questions based on the audio clips.
• Students work individually to answer these, using their notes and discussion insights.

Assessment and Feedback (10 minutes)

Activity: Sharing Answers and Teacher Feedback

• Students share their answers with the class in a discussion format, and the teacher provides corrective feedback.
• Highlight effective listening strategies and offer tips for enhancing comprehension during assessments.

Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes)

Task: Reflective Practice

• Students are asked to write a short reflection on their listening comprehension improvements and any difficulties they faced.
• For homework, students are tasked to listen to a Te Reo Māori radio segment and prepare a brief report on the topic discussed, applying the skills learnt in today's lesson.

Additional Notes

• Incorporate a range of audio materials to encompass various dialects and accents within Te Reo Māori.
• Ensure that the comprehension questions vary in difficulty and type (e.g., multiple choice, short answer, and opinion-based questions) to cater to different assessment objectives and student abilities.

This lesson plan is designed to align with New Zealand educational standards and the specific requirements of Year 12 students preparing for NCEA assessments in Te Reo Māori, focusing significantly on enhancing listening comprehension skills.