Lesson Plan: Te Reo Māori - Exploring Feelings (Ngā Kare Ā-roto)

Subject and Year Group

• Subject: Te Reo Māori
• Year Group: Years 3-4 (ages 7-8)

Duration

• Total Duration: 40 minutes
• Class Size: 23 students

Curriculum Reference

• Curriculum Area: Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
• Level: 1-2 Website

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify and articulate various emotions in Te Reo Māori.
2. Understand appropriate Te Reo Māori vocabulary related to feelings.
3. Express their own feelings using simple sentences in Te Reo Māori.

Resources Needed

• Emotion flashcards in Te Reo Māori.
• "He Aha Tēnei?" (What is this?) worksheet featuring different emotions.
• Audio clips of basic emotions expressed in Te Reo Māori.
• Interactive whiteboard or projector.

Lesson Outline

Hook (5 minutes)

Begin the lesson with a short interactive game called "Kimihia te Kare Ā-roto" (Find the Feeling). Display various emotion flashcards on the interactive whiteboard and ask students to match them with the correct Te Reo Māori word. Use audio clips to pronounce each word correctly and ask students to repeat.

Introduction (10 minutes)

• Activity: Introduction to feelings in Te Reo Māori.
• Method: Teach the vocabulary for basic emotions such as:
  • Harikoa (happy)
  • Pōuri (sad)
  • Riri (angry)
  • Māharahara (worried)
  • Whakamā (shy)

Use flashcards and audio clips to aid in pronunciation and recognition. Have students repeat the words after hearing each audio clip.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Activity: "Kōwhiria te Kare Ā-roto" (Choose the Feeling).
• Method: Display a series of images portraying different scenarios (e.g., a child receiving a gift, someone losing a game). Students must choose the correct Te Reo Māori term for the emotion shown. Facilitate a discussion on why each emotion is appropriate for the scenario.

Independent Practice (10 minutes)

• Activity: "He Aha Tēnei?" worksheet.
• Method: Hand out worksheets that require students to write down the Te Reo Māori word for each emotion depicted in various pictures. Support by walking around and providing help where necessary.

Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes)

• Activity: Sharing and reflecting.
• Method: Ask several students to share their worksheet answers. Discuss any common mistakes or confusions to clarify understanding. Encourage students to express how they are feeling at the moment in Te Reo Māori.

Assessment

• Informally assess students’ understanding through their participation in games and activities.
• Collect and review "He Aha Tēnei?" worksheets to assess individual understanding and ability to match emotions with correct vocabulary.

Additional Notes

• Ensure all activities cater to varied learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic).
• Encourage participation by creating a supportive and positive learning environment.