Unit 11: Te Reo Māori Foundations Lesson 3 of 5

Tikanga in Kōrerorero — Manaakitanga in Practice

Duration: 65 minutes Year Level: 7-10 Curriculum Areas: Te Reo Māori, Social Studies

Lesson resources: Kōrero Role Cards

🎯 Learning Objectives & Success Criteria

By the end of this lesson, ākonga will be able to:

Identify tikanga values that guide conversations.
Use respectful phrases for hosting, listening, and responding.
Apply manaakitanga in role-play scenarios.

Success Criteria

✓ Correct use of mihi and responses
✓ Evidence of respectful listening in role-play
✓ Use of tikanga vocabulary (manaakitanga, aroha, mana)

Ngā Mahi - Lesson Flow (65 minutes)

1. Tikanga Spotlight (15 mins)

Discussion + note-taking

Introduce the tikanga concepts: manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, aroha, tapu/noa. Students create quick definitions with an example in English or reo Māori.

2. Mihi and Response Practice (20 mins)

Call-and-response

Teacher models a short mihi. Students respond using respectful phrases (tēnā koe, ngā mihi, kia ora).

Practise with a partner, then switch roles.
Focus on tone and eye contact.

3. Manaakitanga Role Cards (25 mins)

Group role-play

Use the Kōrero Role Cards to act out scenarios (welcoming a visitor, resolving a misunderstanding, offering help).

Groups choose one scenario and add their own kupu.
Peers give feedback on tikanga and language use.

Whakamutunga: Reflection (5 mins)

Short kōrero

Exit ticket: Which tikanga value felt strongest in your role-play? How did you show it?

📊 Assessment Notes

Formative check: observe respectful language, listening, and appropriate responses.
Collect: quick notes on role-play strengths for feedback.

🧺 Resources & Materials

Kōrero Role Cards
Whiteboard for tikanga vocab

Unit 11: Te Reo Māori Foundations — Kōrerotia, Whakarongo, Whakaatu