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Te Reo Vocabulary Vitality

Te Reo Vocabulary Vitality

Māori language symbols and koru patterns

🌿 Wāhanga 1: Vocabulary Matching

1. Match each te reo Māori word with its correct English meaning:
1. Reo
2. Mauri
3. Taonga
4. Whakapapa
5. Tikanga
A. Life force/essence
B. Genealogy/connections
C. Language/voice
D. Treasure/precious thing
E. Customs/correct way

🗣️ Wāhanga 2: Fill in the Blanks

2. Complete these sentences using the vocabulary words from the box below:

Word Bank: whānau, tūrangawaewae, kōrero, mana, iwi

a) My _____________ is the place where I belong and feel at home.

b) We gather with our _____________ to celebrate special occasions.

c) When we _____________ in te reo Māori, we strengthen our cultural identity.

d) Each _____________ has its own unique traditions and history.

e) Te reo Māori carries great _____________ and spiritual power.

✅ Wāhanga 3: Multiple Choice

3. Which word best describes te reo Māori as a precious cultural inheritance?

Kai

Taonga

Waka

Whenua

4. What does 'mauri' refer to in relation to language vitality?

The life force or essence of the language

The number of speakers

The written form of the language

The age of the language

📝 Wāhanga 4: Understanding and Application

5. Select ALL the ways that help maintain language vitality (tick multiple boxes):

Speaking te reo Māori with whānau

Learning waiata (songs) in te reo Māori

Only using English at home

Participating in cultural events

Teaching tamariki (children) te reo Māori

Ignoring traditional practices

6. Explain in your own words why te reo Māori is considered a taonga:

🎨 Wāhanga 5: Creative Expression

7. Create a simple mind map showing how the vocabulary words connect to language vitality. Draw lines and write connections:
8. Write a short sentence in English using at least THREE te reo Māori vocabulary words from today's lesson:

🤔 Wāhanga 6: Reflection

9. How confident do you feel using these new te reo Māori words? Circle one:

Very confident - I can use them easily

Quite confident - I need a little practice

Not very confident - I need more help

Not confident at all - I'm still learning

10. What is one way you could use te reo Māori vocabulary outside of school to help maintain language vitality?

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