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Te Reo Māori Introductions

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Te Reo Māori Introductions

Te Reo Māori Introductions

Māori cultural design with koru patterns

🗣️ Part 1: Introduction Vocabulary

1. Match the te reo Māori phrases with their English meanings:
1. Ko __ tōku ingoa
2. Tekau mā rua ōku tau
3. Nō __ au
4. Nō hea koe?
A. I am from __
B. Where are you from?
C. My name is __
D. I am 12 years old
2. Circle the correct greeting for "Hello everyone":

Kia ora

Tēnā koutou katoa

Haere mai

Ka kite anō

✍️ Part 2: Writing Your Introduction

3. Complete your introduction in te reo Māori. Fill in the blanks with your own information:

Ko _________________ tōku ingoa.

(My name is _________________)

Tekau mā _______ ōku tau.

(I am _______ years old)

_________________ au.

(I am from _________________)

4. Write your complete introduction in the box below:

👂 Part 3: Listening and Understanding

5. Your teacher will read some introductions. Tick all the information you hear mentioned:

Someone from Auckland

Someone who is 13 years old

Someone named Aroha

Someone from Wellington

Someone who is 11 years old

Someone named Tane

6. What question would you ask to find out someone's name in te reo Māori?
7. What question would you ask to find out where someone is from?

🎨 Part 4: Cultural Connection

8. Draw a picture that represents where you are from (your town, city, or special place):
9. Why is it important to learn how to introduce ourselves in te reo Māori? Write your thoughts:
10. Circle the Māori value that best describes making connections through language:

Whanaungatanga (building relationships)

Manaakitanga (hospitality)

Kaitiakitanga (guardianship)

Rangatiratanga (leadership)

🌟 Part 5: Practice and Reflection

11. Write the numbers 10-15 in te reo Māori to help with ages:

10 = tekau, 11 = tekau mā tahi, 12 = tekau mā _______, 13 = tekau mā _______, 14 = tekau mā _______, 15 = tekau mā _______

12. Plan what you will say when introducing yourself to the class. Practice here:
13. Rate your confidence in introducing yourself in te reo Māori:

Very confident - I can do it easily

Quite confident - I need a little practice

Not very confident - I need more help

Not confident at all - I need lots of practice

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