Part 1: Understanding Introductions

1. What does "Ko ia ko Hine" mean in English?

My name is Hine

He/She is Hine

This is my friend

Hello Hine

2. Which phrase would you use to introduce two people?

Ko ia ko Mere

Ko rātou ko Hone rāua ko Mere

Ko au ko Tane

Kia ora koutou

3. Circle the correct responses you might give when someone introduces another person to you:

Āe

Āe, he pai!

Kia ora

Ka kite anō

Part 2: Sentence Structure Practice

4. Complete these introduction sentences using the correct Māori phrases:

To introduce one person named Aroha: _______ _______ _______ Aroha

To introduce two people, Tama and Kiri: _______ _______ _______ Tama _______ _______ Kiri

To introduce three people, Ana, Pita and Mere: _______ _______ _______ Ana _______ _______ Pita _______ _______ Mere

5. Match the Māori phrases with their English meanings:

1. Ko ia

2. Ko rātou

3. rāua ko

4. Āe, he pai!

A. They are

B. and (for two people)

C. Yes, very good!

D. He/She is

Part 3: Creating Your Own Introductions

6. Write how you would introduce one of your classmates in Te Reo Māori:

7. Write how you would introduce two of your friends together:

8. Draw a picture showing yourself introducing someone to another person. Label your drawing with the Māori phrases you would use:

Part 4: Listening and Speaking Practice

9. Your teacher will say some introductions. Tick the correct number of people being introduced:

Introduction A:

1 person

2 people

3 people

Introduction B:

1 person

2 people

3 people

10. Practice with a partner. Write the names of three classmates you will introduce to your partner:

Person 1: _________________

Person 2: _________________

Person 3: _________________

11. Reflection: How confident do you feel introducing others in Te Reo Māori?

Very confident - I can introduce multiple people easily

Quite confident - I can introduce one or two people

Getting there - I need more practice

Need help - I would like more support

Part 5: Extension Activity

12. Challenge: Write a short conversation where you introduce your whānau (family) members to a friend. Use at least three different introduction phrases:

Te Reo Māori Introductions

Te Reo Māori Introductions

Part 1: Understanding Introductions

Part 2: Sentence Structure Practice

Part 3: Creating Your Own Introductions

Part 4: Listening and Speaking Practice

Part 5: Extension Activity

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