✍️ English • Years 10-13
Argumentative Writing on Contemporary Māori Issues
Developing critical thinking through persuasive writing on current topics
Learning Objectives
- Analyse and construct persuasive arguments on contemporary Māori issues
- Apply whakapapa (connections) and mana (respect) when discussing Māori perspectives
- Develop critical thinking by evaluating different viewpoints
- Write a structured argumentative essay using evidence from credible sources
Contemporary Issues to Explore
- Māori representation in media
- Land rights and whenua disputes
- The impact of colonisation on Māori health
- Te reo Māori revitalisation in schools
He Whakataukī
"Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua"
I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on the past.