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Te Reo Māori Introductions
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Te Reo Māori Introductions
🗣️ Part 1: Te Reo Māori Greetings
1. What does "Tēnā koe" mean in English?
Hello (formal greeting)
Goodbye
Thank you
My name is
2. Complete the sentence: "Ko _____ tōku ingoa" means:
This is my friend
My name is _____
I am from _____
Nice to meet you
3. Which of these are appropriate responses when someone introduces themselves? (Tick all that apply)
Kia pai! (Well done!)
Ngā mihi (Thanks)
Tēnā koe
Ignoring them
4. Put the greeting words in the correct order by numbering them 1-4:
_____ tōku
_____ Tēnā
_____ ingoa
_____ koe, Ko Sarah
✏️ Part 2: Creating Your Introduction
5. Write your own introduction in Te reo Māori using the sentence structure:
"Tēnā koe, Ko _____ tōku ingoa. Ko _____ tēnei."
6. Translate your introduction into English:
7. Describe a situation where you might use this formal greeting:
8. Why is it important to use respectful greetings in Te reo Māori?
🎭 Part 3: Role-Play Planning
9. Choose a role-play scenario and plan your conversation:
Meeting a new classmate
Greeting a teacher
Meeting a visitor to your class
Introducing yourself at a school assembly
10. Write what you would say in your chosen scenario:
Extension Activity: Advanced learners can add pepeha elements (mountain, river, tribe) to their introduction:
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