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Te Reo Māori Introductions

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Te Reo Māori Introductions

🌟 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Today we are learning to:

• Use "Ko ______ ahau" to introduce ourselves in Te reo Māori

• Say "Ko ______ tōku ingoa" to state our names

• Practice introductions with confidence and respect

📝 Part 1: Understanding Te Reo Māori Phrases

1. What does "Ko ______ ahau" mean in English?

My name is ______

I am ______

Hello ______

2. What does "Ko ______ tōku ingoa" mean in English?

I am ______

My name is ______

I come from ______

3. Which greeting would you use to say hello to one person?

Kia ora

Kia kaha

Ka pai

4. Complete this introduction: "Kia ora! Ko Emma ahau. Ko Emma ______ ______."

Ko Emma _____________ _____________.

✏️ Part 2: Practice Your Introduction

5. Write your own introduction using both phrases we learned:

Phrase 1: Ko _________________ ahau.

Phrase 2: Ko _________________ tōku ingoa.

6. What are three things you should remember when introducing yourself to someone? Tick all that apply:

Use good eye contact

Speak clearly

Look at the ground

Show respect with body language

7. Extension Activity: Create a simple pepeha by adding where you are from:

Ko _________________ ahau.

Ko _________________ tōku ingoa.

Nō _________________ ahau. (I am from _______)

8. Reflection: Write one new Te reo Māori word or phrase you learned today:

🎯 Success Criteria - Can you do these?

I can confidently say "Ko ______ ahau" and "Ko ______ tōku ingoa"

I can listen carefully when others introduce themselves

I can use appropriate eye contact and body language

I can use Te reo Māori greetings correctly

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