📚 Week 1: Waitangi Day Whakataukī

WALT: Learn about unity and working together through Te Reo Māori proverbs

Whakataukī: "He waka eke noa" - A canoe which everyone can board

Meaning: We are all in this together / Unity and inclusion

Success Criteria:

• I can say the whakataukī correctly

• I can explain what it means in simple words

• I can connect it to working together

Differentiation: Year 1 level - trace the words provided by teacher

✏️ Reflection & Application

Support: Use pictures or simple words. Year 1 level - draw one way to help others

📖 Dyslexia-Friendly Options:

• Use larger font worksheets available

• Audio recording of whakataukī pronunciation available

• Visual symbols provided for key words

• Buddy reading support encouraged

🎯 Extension Activity: Research the Treaty of Waitangi and explain how "He waka eke noa" connects to this important day.

📝 Teacher Notes - Differentiation Strategies:

Year 1 Cognitive Level (4 students):

• Provide visual cards with whakataukī broken into syllables

• Use hand actions/gestures for "waka" and "together"

• Focus on drawing and verbal responses rather than writing

• Pair with confident Te Reo speakers for pronunciation practice