Lesson Plan for Year 2 - Te Reo Māori

Class Details

• Year Group: Year 2
• Number of Students: 21
• Subject: Te Reo Māori
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Curriculum Area: Te Marautanga o Aotearoa - Level 1 Te Reo Māori
• Curriculum Link: Te Marautanga o Aotearoa(https://tmoa.tki.org.nz/Te-Marautanga-o-Aotearoa)

Learning Objectives

1. Students will learn basic greetings in Te Reo Māori.
2. Students will be able to introduce themselves and their age in Te Reo Māori.
3. Students will engage in a simple conversation using their new vocabulary.

Resources Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Kauwhata Reo Resource for interactive activities
• Projector for displaying video resources
• Worksheets for each student
• Name tags

Lesson Outline

Introduction (10 minutes)

Activities:

1. Greetings: Teach students simple greetings such as "Kia ora!" (Hello), "Ata mārie!" (Good morning), and "Kia ora kōrua!" (Hello to two people). Use gestures and flashcards.
2. Interactive Video: Show a short video from Kauwhata Reo that models greetings and introductions. Pause the video to emphasize key phrases and encouraging student repetition.

Main Activity (20 minutes)

Activities:

1. Role-Play Scenarios:
   • Divide students into pairs.
   • Give them a set of cards with different scenarios (meeting someone new, greeting a teacher, greeting each other in the morning).
   • Have students practice the greetings and introduce themselves using the phrases: “Ko [name] ahau” (I am [name]) and “E [number] ōku tau” (I am [number] years old).
2. Worksheet Activity:
   • Distribute worksheets that include matching exercises (matching greetings with the correct times of the day), filling in the blanks for self-introductions.
   • Assist students individually as needed.

Conclusion (10 minutes)

Activities:

1. Group Reflection:
   • Gather students in a circle.
   • Ask volunteers to share what they learned about introducing themselves in Te Reo Māori.
2. Interactive Game:
   • Play a simple "Simon Says" game using Te Reo Māori for commands, e.g., “Simon says, ‘E tū’ (stand up)”.
   • This helps reinforce vocabulary in a fun, physical way.

Assessment

• Observe students during role-play to assess their ability to use greetings and introduce themselves correctly.
• Review completed worksheets to ensure understanding of written forms of greetings and numbers.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to use Te Reo Māori greetings with their peers and teachers throughout the day to reinforce learning.
• Provide positive feedback to boost confidence and encourage continued use of Te Reo Māori.

Links for Further Learning

• Visit TKI - Te Kete Ipurangi for more Te Reo Māori resources and unit plans.
• Encourage students to explore interactive games and activities at Kauwhata Reo at home with family.

By focusing on practical communication skills in Te Reo Māori, this lesson plan supports students in beginning their journey towards proficiency in the language, aligning with Level 1 of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and fostering an early appreciation and use of New Zealand’s indigenous language.