Lesson Plan: Te Reo Māori Year 12

Overview:

• Subject: Te Reo Māori
• Year Level: 12 (NCEA Level 2)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Class Size: 10 students
• Curriculum Area: Te Marautanga o Aotearoa – Wāhanga ako: Te Reo Māori
• Curriculum Level: Level 7 (NCEA Level 2)

Learning Objectives:

• Students will enhance their understanding of traditional Māori culture and values integrated within the language.
• Students will improve their conversational skills in Te Reo Māori.
• Students will develop a deeper understanding of Māori proverbs (Whakataukī) and their relevance to contemporary life.

Resources:

• Interactive whiteboard or projector
• Computers or tablets with internet access
• Te Reo Māori dictionaries
• Copies of selected Māori proverbs (Whakataukī)
• Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
• NCEA Te Reo Māori resources

Lesson Details:

Introduction (10 minutes)

• Mihi (Greetings): Teacher greets the students using traditional Māori greetings.

  • Example: "Kia ora tātou, e ngā rangatahi, nau mai haere mai ki tēnei hui."

• Warm-Up Activity:

  • Quick round where each student introduces themselves and states one thing they did over the weekend using Te Reo Māori.

Main Activity (35 minutes)

Activity 1: Whakataukī Exploration (20 minutes)

• Divide students into pairs and assign each pair a Māori proverb (Whakataukī).
• Pairs research the historical context and the contemporary importance of the proverb using online resources and dictionaries.
• Discuss as a group:
  • What does your Whakataukī mean?
  • How can this proverb be applied in today’s society?

Activity 2: Role Play (15 minutes)

• Using the proverbs, students create a short skit or dialogue showing how the proverb can be applicable in modern situations such as at school, in a community setting, or within the family.
• Encourage creativity: students can use props, costumes or digital media to enhance their presentation.

Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes)

• Students present their skits.
• Open the floor for comments and feedback on each presentation, focusing on language use, pronunciation, and the incorporation of cultural concepts.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Recap of the lesson’s key points.
• Homework: Students select another Whakataukī and write a short essay on its significance in contemporary society or another context of their choosing.

Assessment:

• Participation in activities and discussions.
• Presentation of the role play.
• Quality of reflection in the homework assignment, particularly the depth of cultural understanding and language use.

This lesson aims to deepen students’ connection to Te Reo Māori not just as a language, but as a cultural narrative that offers insights into traditional wisdom and how it can be applied today. By integrating conversational practice, literary exploration, and creative presentation, the lesson encourages comprehensive language learning aligned with NCEA Level 2 standards.