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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: Personal Introduction Practice

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

Ko _________________ tōku ingoa.

_________________ ōku tau.

Nō _________________ au.

4. Write your age in te reo Māori (use the pattern: tekau mā + number for teens):
5. Practice writing a question to ask someone where they are from:

🎯 Part 3: Sentence Structure

6. Put these words in the correct order to make "My name is Aroha":

Words: Ko / Aroha / tōku / ingoa

7. Which parts of an introduction are most important? Check all that apply:

Your name (ingoa)

Your age (tau)

Where you're from (nō hea)

Your favourite colour

What you had for breakfast

🌟 Part 4: Cultural Understanding

8. Why is it important to learn introductions in te reo Māori? Write your thoughts:
9. Draw a picture that represents where you are from (your place/tūrangawaewae):
10. What does "whanaungatanga" mean in the context of introductions?

Speaking loudly

Building relationships and connections

Learning vocabulary

Writing sentences

🎵 Part 5: Extension Activity

11. Create a simple introduction for a friend or whānau member. Write it in te reo Māori:
12. List three New Zealand place names you could use in an introduction:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

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