Introducing Ourselves in Te Reo Māori
Kia ora! Welcome to our Te Reo journey Year 6 Language Learning 20 minutes of interactive fun
WALT: We Are Learning To...
Ask and answer 'What is your name?' in Te Reo Māori Use the phrases 'Ko wai tōu ingoa?' and 'Ko [name] tōku ingoa' Pronounce Māori words with correct sounds Show respect for Te Reo Māori as an official language of New Zealand
Success Criteria - How We Know We're Succeeding
I can say 'Ko wai tōu ingoa?' with clear pronunciation I can respond 'Ko [my name] tōku ingoa' confidently I can ask a classmate their name in Te Reo Māori I can show respect by listening carefully when others speak
Listen and Learn: Ko wai tōu ingoa?
Teacher demonstrates the question and answer Listen to the pronunciation carefully Practice the sounds together Break down each word slowly
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Practice Time: Ko [name] tōku ingoa
Each student practices with their own name Teacher helps with pronunciation Students support each other Celebrate brave attempts!
Quick Check: Can You Remember?
What question do we ask to find out someone's name? How do we answer when someone asks our name? Who can demonstrate for the class?
Hands-On Activity: Māori Name Circle
Stand in a circle Pass a speaking stick (or similar object) Each person asks the next: 'Ko wai tōu ingoa?' Respond: 'Ko [name] tōku ingoa' Continue around the circle Extension: Add 'Kia ora' greeting
Reflection and Next Steps
What did we learn today? How did we show respect for Te Reo Māori? Practice with whānau at home Next lesson: We'll learn to ask 'Ko wai koe?' (Who are you?)