Te Reo Māori Greetings

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🌟 WALT: We Are Learning To use basic Māori greetings

Success Criteria: I can say Kia ora and Tēnā koe correctly and know when to use each greeting.

Part 1: Understanding Greetings

1. Circle the correct meaning of "Kia ora":

Goodbye

Hello/Be well

Please

2. When would you use "Tēnā koe"? Circle the best answer:

To greet your best friend

To formally greet one person (like a teacher)

To say thank you

3. Tick all the times when you could use "Kia ora":

Saying hello to a classmate

Thanking someone

Wishing someone well

Asking for directions

Part 2: Greeting Scenarios

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct greeting:

a) You meet your teacher at the school gate: "_________ Mrs Smith!"

b) Your friend sits next to you in class: "_________ Jake!"

c) You want to formally greet the principal: "_________ Mr Wilson."

5. Write one sentence explaining why learning Māori greetings is important:

6. Practice writing the greetings (trace over the dotted letters):

Kia ora: K-i-a o-r-a

Tēnā koe: T-ē-n-ā k-o-e

🌟 Extension Activity (Challenge)

7. Research and write down one more Māori greeting and its meaning:

8. Draw a picture showing two people greeting each other respectfully using a Māori greeting. Write the greeting underneath:

Greeting used: _________________________

9. Think about body language: What respectful actions might go with Māori greetings? Write two ideas:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

Teacher Notes:

Differentiation: Provide audio recordings for pronunciation support. Allow drawing responses for students who prefer visual expression. Pair struggling readers with buddies for question reading support.

Te Reo Māori Greetings

Te Reo Māori Greetings

🌟 WALT: We Are Learning To use basic Māori greetings

Part 1: Understanding Greetings

Part 2: Greeting Scenarios

🌟 Extension Activity (Challenge)

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