Knowing Your Roots: Vocabulary and Speech Presentation Guide

Name:

Date:

📚 Part 1: Vocabulary Bank & Activities

Key Terms: roots (where you come from), heritage (cultural background), whakapapa (Māori genealogy/connections), identity (who you are), culture (shared beliefs and practices), tradition (customs passed down), values (what matters to you), community (your group/neighbourhood), belonging (feeling connected), taonga (treasures), mihi (greeting/introduction), pepeha (cultural introduction), audience (who you're speaking to), tone (how you sound), pace (speed of speaking)

1. Match each term to its meaning by drawing lines:

Heritage

Whakapapa

Taonga

Pepeha

Cultural introduction

Treasures

Māori genealogy

Cultural background

2. Fill in the blanks using vocabulary words:

My __________ shapes who I am. I feel a sense of __________ in my community. When giving a speech, I must consider my __________ and speak at an appropriate __________.

3. What makes good eye contact and body language during a speech?

🎤 Part 2: Speech Planning & Safety Guidelines

Important: Only share what feels safe and comfortable. You can speak about a special place, community group, cultural tradition, or person who inspires you instead of personal family details.

4. Choose your speech topic (tick one):

A place that's important to me

A cultural tradition I value

A community I belong to

Someone who inspires me

Other: ________________

5. Speech Planning Template:

My Topic: ____________________________

My Audience: ____________________________

My Purpose: ____________________________

Opening (grab attention):

Main Point 1: ____________________________

Supporting details: ____________________________

Main Point 2: ____________________________

Supporting details: ____________________________

Main Point 3: ____________________________

Supporting details: ____________________________

Cultural/Personal Connection:

Conclusion (memorable ending):

✅ Part 3: Presentation Checklists

6. Self-Check Before Presenting (tick when ready):

I have a clear opening, middle, and conclusion

I've practised my speech aloud

I'm comfortable with what I'm sharing

I have cue cards ready

I know my timing (2-3 minutes)

I've planned my eye contact and gestures

7. Peer Feedback - What worked well in your classmate's speech?

Speaker's name: ____________________________

Clear voice and good pace

Good eye contact

Interesting opening

Well-organised ideas

Strong conclusion

Engaging content

One thing that worked really well:

Extension: Could you add a rhetorical question or repetition for impact? How?

Teacher Note: Aligns to NZ Te Mātaiaho English Y7-8 oral language curriculum codes: NZ-TMA-ENGLISH-Y7-8-oral-language-081-DOC129 (presentation planning), NZ-TMA-ENGLISH-Y7-8-oral-language-083-DOC129 (oral structures), NZ-TMA-ENGLISH-Y7-8-oral-language-089-DOC129 (audience response).