Presenting Our Projects

Overview

This 60-minute lesson is the final session (Lesson 10 of 10) in the Year 4 Te reo Māori unit titled "Discovering Our Whakapapa." Students will share their multimedia projects about their whakapapa with the class, reflecting on their learning journey. This lesson is aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum Refresh, focusing on oral language development, presentation skills, and interpersonal competencies.

Learning Intentions (WALT)

We Are Learning To: Share and reflect on our learning journey by presenting our multimedia whakapapa projects clearly and confidently to an audience.

Success Criteria

Present ideas clearly with a structured introduction and conclusion.
Use voice tone, volume, and pace effectively to engage the audience.
Respond confidently to questions from classmates and teachers.
Use non-verbal communication (gestures, facial expression, posture) to support meaning.
Work collaboratively by taking on roles such as speaker or technical support.

Curriculum Links

Te Marautanga o Aotearoa / New Zealand Curriculum Refresh

English / Communication – Oral Language and Presenting to Others
Communicating ideas and information clearly and confidently.
Planning and adapting content for a specific audience and setting.
Using supporting evidence to explain ideas.
Being aware of audience needs and expectations.
Developing stage presence through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Key Competencies
Using language, symbols, and texts confidently to express ideas and participate.
Managing self by preparing and practising presentations to build confidence.
Relating to others through active listening and responding appropriately.

Learning Objectives

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

Deliver a clear and confident presentation using their multimedia whakapapa projects.
Use appropriate te reo Māori language and Māori cultural protocols in presenting their whakapapa.
Collaborate by sharing presentation roles to include peers with diverse strengths.
Reflect on and discuss their learning, demonstrating understanding and respect.

Resources Needed

Student multimedia projects (slides, videos, posters, etc.)
Cue cards or prompt sheets (dyslexia-friendly with clear fonts and bullet points)
Presentation equipment (computer, projector, speakers)
Feedback forms for peers and community members
Timers to manage presentation lengths
Role cards for speakers and tech support

Lesson Structure

Time	Activity	Description
0–10 mins	Welcome, Recap, and Role Allocation

Greet students and remind them of the WALT and success criteria.
Brief whole-class discussion reflecting on the unit's learnings.
Assign presentation roles to students (e.g., speaker, tech support) considering their strengths and preferences (differentiation). | | 10–40 mins | Student Presentations |
Each student or small group presents for 3–4 minutes. Encourage use of cue cards for support (dyslexia-friendly).
Presenters use clear voice projection, appropriate tone, and non-verbal gestures.
Tech support manages multimedia equipment.
Other students listen actively, using prepared feedback or question prompts. | | 40–50 mins | Question Time and Peer Feedback |
Presenters respond to questions from peers and teachers, practising verbal reasoning and respectful listening.
Peers provide positive and constructive feedback using sentence starters (e.g., “I liked when you...”, “Can you tell us more about...?”). | | 50–60 mins | Reflection and Celebration |
Whole-class reflection on the presentations and learning journey.
Discuss what was challenging and what was enjoyable.
Option to invite community members or whānau for future extension opportunities.
Close with a waiata or karakia to celebrate effort and achievement. |

Differentiation Strategies

Offer multiple presentation roles according to student strengths and confidence levels.
Provide cue cards with key phrases and vocabulary in large, clear fonts to assist students with dyslexia or language difficulties.
Allow rehearsals in small groups to build confidence with peers.
Support shy or anxious students with a buddy system or co-presenting.
Use supportive visual prompts and story-map structures to help organise narration.

Extension Activities

Invite community members or whānau for a special presentation day to provide authentic feedback and celebrate student work.
Encourage students to prepare additional questions for their audience, promoting deeper engagement and critical thinking.
Challenge advanced students to include a whakataukī or pepeha in their presentations to link their whakapapa to Māori cultural identity explicitly.

Dyslexia-Friendly Supports

Use cue cards with bullet points and clear font (e.g., Arial or Comic Sans) with spacing.
Encourage students to highlight keywords or phrases for ease of recognition during presentations.
Provide advance notice of presentation order and rehearsal time.
Use multimodal supports: visuals, audio, and text to reinforce learning.
Model clear, slow speech and use repetition when necessary.

Assessment

Observe student presentations against the success criteria: clarity, confidence, engagement, and responsiveness.
Use a simple rubric with categories: Introduction, Content clarity, Voice and non-verbal communication, Response to questions, Audience engagement.
Peer feedback collected in written or verbal form to enhance reflection.
Teacher's anecdotal notes on individual student progress in oral skills and understanding of whakapapa.

Notes for Teachers

Emphasise manaakitanga (respect and care) during listening and feedback sessions.
Support students to use te reo Māori wherever possible to reinforce language learning.
Balance class time to allow for both presentation and peer interaction.
Recognise diverse learner needs and provide a safe, supportive environment for all students to succeed.

This lesson plan draws specifically on oral language and presenting expectations in the New Zealand Curriculum Refresh, particularly focusing on Year 4 students’ development of clear communication, audience awareness, and confidence in te reo Māori presentations about their whakapapa.

Teaching Instructions