Whiti 2: Interactive Māori Adventures
Building Sentence Structures Expanding Our Vocabulary Fun Interactive Learning Year 5-8 Te Reo Māori
WALT: We Are Learning To...
Build longer sentences using new vocabulary Use sentence patterns with confidence Participate in interactive Māori conversations Apply Te Ataarangi methodology with Cuisenaire rods
Karakia Timatanga - Starting Our Journey
Let's begin with our opening karakia Stand together in our learning circle Speak with respect and intention Feel the whakapapa of our learning
Whiti 1 Recap - What We Remember
Basic sentence patterns we learned Core vocabulary from our first journey How Cuisenaire rods help us learn Te Ataarangi principles in action
Rod Patterns - Building New Sentences
Each rod color represents different word types Create patterns to show sentence structure Work with your partner to build meaning Share your sentence creations with the class
New Vocabulary Adventures
{"left":"whare (house)\nkai (food)\nwai (water)\nrangi (sky)\nwhenua (land)","right":"whakatōhea (to encourage)\nwhakarongo (to listen)\nwhakatika (to stand up)\nwhakamārama (to explain)\nwhakanui (to celebrate)"}
Sentence Building Challenge
Round 1: Create 3-word sentences Round 2: Add describing words Round 3: Make questions and answers Bonus: Create a mini conversation
Kōrero Time - Let's Talk!
Partner up for conversation practice Use our new vocabulary in real talk Ask and answer questions in te reo Share something about yourself or your whānau
Extension Challenges - Stretch Your Learning
Create a 5-word sentence story Write a short pepeha using new words Teach a sentence pattern to someone else Make up a waiata using our vocabulary
Karakia Whakamutunga - Closing Our Learning
Reflect on our learning journey today Share one new sentence you're proud of Thank our learning partners Close with our traditional karakia