Section outline

  • This week we will focus on whakawhanaungatanga or getting to know each other better and building relationships.

    Whanaungatanga (Relationships) this is a activity for the students to get to know each other and make connections in the classroom.

    Mihimihi

    A mihi whakatau is traditionally used for welcoming and introductions which take place on the marae. For Tangata whenua (home people) this is an opportunity to welcome the guests (manuhiri) on to the marae. Both sides will mihi to each other so they can learn who they are and where they are from. It is an opportunity for whakawhanaungatanga and to connect with each other.

    Achievement Objectives

    4.3 communicate about obligations and responsibilities;

    WALT(We are learning to):

    Kōrero :

    • share a simple mihi and use generally appropriate pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation.

    Success Criteria:

    Students will be able to share a simple mihi to introduce themselves in te reo Māori. This will include their name, the place their ancestors came from and where they live now.

    Activity:

    Go to the website below and learn how to write your mihi and then practice saying it. You will record yourself saying your mihi and then upload it to our google classroom page and if you like on the reo maori website. You will also use the mihi to introduce yourself to the class.

    Vocabulary List

    Attached below is the first vocabulary list of kupu (words) to learn. You will be tested regularly and a grade will be given on your report.