Moriori: Understanding Through Tiered Reading

Year 7 English & Social Studies Exploring a story of survival and cultural resilience Through tiered comprehension activities

What is Tiered Reading?

Different levels of questions for different learners Core questions - fundamental understanding Stretch questions - deeper analysis and connections Everyone starts with the same text, different challenge levels Builds confidence while extending thinking

The Moriori Story: Key Timeline

Literal & Vocabulary Questions

CORE: Who was Tommy Solomon? What was the Law of Nunuku? STRETCH: Add details about Tommy's significance and how the Law affected Moriori actions CORE: Define 'enslaved' and 'taonga' STRETCH: Use these words in sentences about the Moriori story

Inference Challenge

Why did Moriori choose not to fight back when invaded? Why did many Moriori begin to hide their identity? STRETCH: What do these decisions reveal about Moriori values and experiences?

Reorganisation & Sequencing

{"left":"Put events in chronological order:\nArrival of British sailors\nMoriori cultural revival\nInvasion by Ngāti Mutunga and Ngāti Tama","right":"Law of Nunuku established\nIdentify cause and effect relationships\nHow did one event lead to another?\nWhat were the main effects of outside contact?"}

Personal Reactions & Critical Evaluation

Share your emotional response to the story Which part stood out most and why? Was following the Law of Nunuku a good decision? Why is accurate Moriori history important today? STRETCH: Support your opinions with evidence

Reflection & Next Steps

"The survival of Moriori culture shows the strength of a people who chose peace over violence, even in the face of great suffering." What can we learn from this story about resilience, cultural identity, and the importance of accurate historical narratives?