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Lesson 6 of 6 — Presentation Day!
🎉 Pepeha Presentation Day
Celebrate your identity — share your story!
Tēnā koutou katoa!
Today we celebrate who we are, where we come from, and what connects us.
📚 Ngā Whāinga Ako — Learning Intentions
WALT:
- Present our pepeha or mihimihi to the class
- Speak clearly with correct pronunciation
- Stand with confidence and mana
- Listen respectfully and support our classmates
📋 Presentation Day Flow (60+ mins)
🌅 Preparation Time (10 mins)
- Final practice in pairs
- Calm breathing: "Breathe in through your puku, out through your mouth"
- Reminder: This is a celebration, not a test!
Before you present, remember:
- Stand tall — you're sharing who YOU are
- Look at your audience (not the floor)
- Speak slowly and clearly
- It's okay to make mistakes — just keep going!
🎤 Presentations (40+ mins)
Format:
- Student comes to the front (or stays seated if more comfortable)
- Says their pepeha or mihimihi
- Class responds: "Tēnā koe, [Name]!"
- (Optional) Student adds something personal: "I chose this maunga because..."
- Class applauds 👏
Recording Option:
With permission, record each student's presentation. They can:
- Take it home to show whānau
- Add it to a digital portfolio
- Watch their own progress over time
💬 Peer Feedback (during presentations)
Give each student a Peer Feedback Form.
They write ONE positive comment for each presenter:
Sentence starters:
- "I liked how you..."
- "Your pronunciation of [word] was really clear."
- "I learned that you..."
- "Your confidence was inspiring!"
🎉 Whakanui — Celebration (10 mins)
After all presentations:
- Whakamoemiti (acknowledgement) — teacher thanks all presenters
- Share peer feedback cards
- Optional: Class photo with everyone's maunga named
- Optional: Kai (food) to celebrate!
"Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi."
With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive.
📋 Assessment Rubric
Use the Presentation Rubric to assess. Key criteria:
| Criteria | Beginning | Developing | Achieved | Excellence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1-2 lines | 3-4 lines | 5-6 lines | 7+ lines + extra detail |
| Pronunciation | Needs support | Some errors | Mostly clear | Excellent, clear |
| Confidence | Hesitant | Growing | Confident | Mana-filled! |
| Connection | Basic | Some meaning | Meaningful | Deep personal connection |
🚀 What's Next?
Now that you have your pepeha, you can:
- Share it at school assemblies, pōwhiri, and special events
- Teach your whānau your pepeha
- Learn more about your iwi and whakapapa
- Move on to Kōrero 5: Te Wā (Time and Events) or Kōrero 6: Te Mihi (Formal Mihi)
Ka rawe! — Awesome!
You've completed Kōrero 4: Tōku Pepeha! 🎉
👩🏫 Teacher Notes
- Consider inviting whānau to this lesson — it's a celebration!
- Some students may prefer private recording rather than presenting to the whole class — offer this option.
- Send recordings home with students (with permission) for whānau to see.
- This could align with Māori Language Week (Te Wiki o te Reo Māori) if timing works.
- Consider creating a "Pepeha Wall" display in the classroom or school.