📚 Part 1: Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs

What are adjectives (ingoa āhua)?

Adjectives (ingoa āhua) are words that describe nouns. They tell us what something is like.

Examples:

• nui (big) - He whare nui tēnei. (This is a big house.)

• iti (small) - He kurī iti tērā. (That is a small dog.)

• atahua (beautiful) - He wahine atahua ia. (She is a beautiful woman.)

What are adverbs (kāore āhua)?

Adverbs (kāore āhua) are words that describe verbs. They tell us how something is done.

Examples:

• hāneanea (slowly) - Ka kōrero ia hāneanea. (He/she speaks slowly.)

• tere (quickly) - Ka oma ngā tamariki tere. (The children run quickly.)

• māhaki (gently) - Ka whakaako ia māhaki. (He/she teaches gently.)

🔍 Part 2: Model Sentences

Study these example sentences:

Sentences with Adjectives:

• He waka nui tēnei. (This is a big canoe.)

• He pukapuka roa tērā. (That is a long book.)

• He kākahu hou taku. (My clothing is new.)

Sentences with Adverbs:

• Ka oma ngā tamariki hāneanea. (The children run slowly.)

• Ka waiata ia atahua. (He/she sings beautifully.)

• Ka kōrero mātou māhaki. (We speak gently.)

🎯 Part 3: Matching Activity

Match each sentence with whether it contains an adjective or adverb:

1. He kuri iti tēnei.

2. Ka kai ia tere.

3. He whare hou tērā.

4. Ka kōrero mātou māhaki.

5. He pukapuka roa taku.

A. Contains an adverb

B. Contains an adjective

C. Contains an adjective

D. Contains an adverb

E. Contains an adjective

✏️ Part 4: Sorting Activity

Sort these words into adjectives or adverbs. Check the correct box for each word:

nui (big)

Adjective (ingoa āhua)

Adverb (kāore āhua)

hāneanea (slowly)

Adjective (ingoa āhua)

Adverb (kāore āhua)

atahua (beautiful)

Adjective (ingoa āhua)

Adverb (kāore āhua)

tere (quickly)

Adjective (ingoa āhua)

Adverb (kāore āhua)

📝 Part 5: Writing Descriptive Sentences

Write 3-4 descriptive sentences about a familiar object or person. Use adjectives and adverbs from the examples above. You could write about:

• Classroom items (e.g., tēpu - table, tūru - chair)

• Yourself or whānau members

• Pets or animals

🤝 Part 6: Peer Exchange

Exchange your sentences with a partner. Read their sentences and write one positive comment about their descriptive writing:

Partner's name:

🎨 Part 7: Descriptive Paragraph

Choose one of the pictures or objects below to write about, or select your own:

• He manu (a bird)

• He waka (a canoe)

• He whare (a house)

• He tangata (a person)

Write a short descriptive paragraph (4-6 sentences) using both adjectives and adverbs. Remember to describe what it looks like and how it moves or acts:

Draw a simple picture of what you described:

🌟 Part 8: Reflection

Circle the statement that best describes your learning today:

I can confidently use adjectives and adverbs in Te Reo

I understand adjectives and adverbs but need more practice

I need help understanding adjectives and adverbs

What was your favourite descriptive word you learned today?

Te Reo Descriptive Writing

Te Reo Descriptive Writing

📚 Part 1: Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs

🔍 Part 2: Model Sentences

🎯 Part 3: Matching Activity

✏️ Part 4: Sorting Activity

📝 Part 5: Writing Descriptive Sentences

🤝 Part 6: Peer Exchange

🎨 Part 7: Descriptive Paragraph

🌟 Part 8: Reflection

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