🗣️ English • Years 10-13
Debate Skills: Māori Oratory
Whaikōrero principles applied to formal debate
Whaikōrero - Formal Speech
Whaikōrero is the art of formal Māori oratory, traditionally performed on the marae. This lesson explores how the principles of whaikōrero can enhance modern debate skills.
Key Elements
- Tauparapara: Opening chant to establish authority
- Mihi: Acknowledgments and greetings
- Kaupapa: The main topic or purpose
- Whakamutunga: Conclusion and closing