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Lesson 5 of 5 70 minutes

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

Everyday conversations and celebration of progress.

1 He Timatanga
2 Ko Wai Au?
3 Tikanga in Kōrerorero
4 Whānau Connections
5 Kōrerorero o Ia Rā
Unit 11: Te Reo Māori Foundations Lesson 5 of 5

Kōrerorero o Ia Rā — Everyday Conversations

Duration: 70 minutes Year Level: 7-10 Curriculum Areas: Te Reo Māori, Social Studies

Lesson resources: Kōrero Role Cards · Greetings & Introductions

🎯 Learning Objectives & Success Criteria

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

  • Hold a short everyday conversation in te reo Māori.
  • Use greetings, questions, and responses in sequence.
  • Reflect on their reo growth and next steps.

Success Criteria

  • ✓ 2-3 turn conversation completed
  • ✓ Clear pronunciation and polite responses
  • ✓ Reflection includes a reo goal

Ngā Mahi - Lesson Flow (70 minutes)

1. Warm-up Kōrero (10 mins)

Quick round

Students greet three classmates using the greeting handout. Encourage natural pace and clear vowel sounds.

2. Conversation Stations (35 mins)

Rotation

Set up 3-4 stations with role cards (classroom, sports, home, lunchtime). Students practise short conversations and rotate.

  • Record one conversation for feedback.
  • Peers give feedback using tikanga guidelines from Lesson 3.

3. Celebration and Share (20 mins)

Mini showcase

Groups perform one conversation for the class. Celebrate progress and highlight kupu growth.

Whakamutunga: Reflection (5 mins)

Written reflection

Exit ticket: What is one reo goal you have for the next month?

📊 Assessment Notes

  • Summative evidence: recorded conversation or live performance.
  • Reflection statement to inform ongoing goals.

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