Te Reo Family Words
Learning Māori words for family members Year 6 Te Reo Māori Building our whakapapa vocabulary
WALT - We Are Learning To
Identify and use Te Reo Māori words for family members Understand the difference between tōku and tāku Use family words in simple sentences Appreciate the importance of whānau in Māori culture
Success Criteria
I can say at least 3 family words in Te Reo Māori I can explain when to use tōku vs tāku I can introduce one family member using Te Reo I can show respect for Māori family values
Māmā and Pāpā - Parents
Ko Maria tōku māmā - Maria is my mum Ko Hōne tōku pāpā - John is my dad Practice: Ko _____ tōku māmā Remember: Use the Te Reo version of names (John = Hōne)
Practice Time - Introduce Your Parents
Stand up and find a partner Take turns saying: Ko _____ tōku māmā Then say: Ko _____ tōku pāpā Help each other with pronunciation
Siblings - Tuakana, Teina, Tuahine, Tungāne
Tuahine - sister (of a boy) Tungāne - brother (of a girl) Tuakana - older sibling (same gender) Teina - younger sibling (same gender)
Tōku vs Tāku - Age Matters!
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Let's Practice Together!
If you're a boy and have an older sister, what word do you use? If you're a girl and have a younger brother, what word do you use? Which possessive (tōku or tāku) would you use for your baby cousin?