🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Identify and practise key te reo Māori pronunciation patterns for clearer, more confident speech — and improve our flow and accuracy by repeating sounds, syllables, and short phrases with correct rhythm and stress.

✅ Success Criteria — I can:

Pronounce common te reo Māori sounds and letter combinations clearly when repeating.

Maintain smooth flow across syllables and short phrases (not "choppy" or rushed).

Produce short sentences with correct pronunciation patterns for key words.

Explain one strategy I used to improve my fluency.

📖 Word Bank

Use these words throughout your worksheet tasks. Listen carefully to how your teacher pronounces each one.

whanau (fah-no)  |  kōrero (kaw-reh-raw)  |  waiata (why-ah-tah)  |  māramatanga (mah-rah-mah-tah-ngah)  |  tūrangawaewae (too-rah-ngah-why-why)  |  aroha (ah-raw-hah)  |  manaakitanga (mah-naah-kee-tah-ngah)  |  pūkenga (poo-keh-ngah)

🔤 Part A: Match the Sound to the Symbol

Draw a line from each te reo Māori letter/combination (left) to its correct pronunciation description (right).

🔵 Part B: Circle the Correct Pronunciation

Circle the option that shows the correct way to say each word. Think about vowel length and smooth flow.

🗣️ Part C: Pronunciation Practice Box

Read each phrase below. Use the chunking guide to help you. Practise silently first, then say it aloud to your partner using "listen–copy–grow".

Phrase 1:   He kōrero pai tāku   →   He | kō-re-ro | pai | tā-ku

Phrase 2:   Ko tōku tūrangawaewae tēnei   →   Ko | tō-ku | tū-ra-nga-wae-wae | tē-nei

Phrase 3:   Ka waiata mātou i tēnei rā   →   Ka | wai-a-ta | mā-tou | i | tē-nei | rā

✏️ After practising aloud with your partner, tick what you noticed:

I kept vowels clear and didn't drop them

I moved smoothly between syllables without pausing

I started the next syllable right away (no gap)

I held macron vowels (ā, ē, ī, ō, ū) longer than short ones

📝 Part D: Sentence Practice — Choose One

Circle the sentence you will practise. Say it aloud twice — first slowly (chunk by chunk), then at a natural, confident speed.

"Ko tōku whānau tōku māramatanga."

Chunked: Ko | tō-ku | whā-nau | tō-ku | mā-ra-ma-ta-nga

Meaning: My family is my source of understanding.

"He mea nui te manaakitanga i roto i tō tātou kōrero."

Chunked: He | mea | nui | te | ma-naak-i-ta-nga | i ro-to | i | tō | tā-tou | kō-re-ro

Meaning: Manaakitanga is important in our speech and communication.

✏️ After practising, write one thing you noticed about your delivery:

💬 Exit Reflection

Complete this sentence to hand in before you leave:

Sentence starter: "I sounded more fluent when I…"

⭐ Extension Challenge (Advanced Learners)

Complete this section if you have finished all other tasks with confidence.

I paused slightly at phrase boundaries

I kept end sounds consistent and clear

My pace felt natural — not rushed, not choppy

I self-checked my macron vowels were held longer

💡 Pair feedback prompt: Tell your partner — "I improved because…"