Awa Oral Exemplar (Template)

Cue Card Outline

1. Hook + CTA: “He taonga te wai. Please help us keep the awa clean by…”
2. Evidence: “We tested pH 7 and found 18 pieces of litter near the bridge.”
3. Why it matters: “Litter and runoff make algae grow and harm fish.”
4. Action: “Join our clean-up on Friday / plant natives / use drains correctly.”
5. Closing: “He taonga te wai — will you help?”

Why This Meets the Rubric

• Clear CTA + evidence + kupu Māori.
• Explains why the data matters.
• Short, memorable phrases for pace/clarity.

Swap the data/CTA with your class’s real action and measures.