10MAO

10 Te Reo Māori

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Whaea M. Chase.

MYP Language Acquisition

Optional Subject

Objectives

To extend students' linguistic and cultural understanding and their ability to interact appropriately with others.
To introduce students to new ways of thinking about, questioning, and interpreting the world and their place in it.
To acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that equip students for living in a world of diverse peoples, languages and cultures.
To challenge and consider our own identities and assumptions.
To develop understanding of the power of language.
To enjoy using another language in meaningful situations.
To develop an understanding of the culture through:
Karakia, Mihimihi, Pepeha, Whakataukī (Prayers, formal greeting, formal speech, proverbs).
Waiata, Haka, Mau Rākau (Song, dance, fitness).
Whakawhanaungatanga (Relationship building).
Marae-a-iwi (Local Marae).
Manaaki (Hosting).
Toi (Art/Craft).

Outcomes

To build language confidence in Te Reo Māori.
To become familiar with Te Ao Māori or the Māori World View and how to apply the language in a modern context.

Content

MYP Unit	Outline
Tōku Taurere – Glendowie	Students learn vocabulary and structures to talk about their local community.
Tāmaki ki Rāwhiti – East Coast Living	Students discuss how to talk about transport to and from school, activities after school, and things my whānau do on the weekend.
Tōku Tāmaki Makaurau, tōku kāinga – My Auckland, My Home (My City)	Students discover significant places and events unique to Tāmaki Makaurau.
Tōku Aotearoa – My World	Students explore the world around them and discuss their place in it.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Tōku Taurere - My Local Community.

Ākonga will talk about activities they do before and after kura, and in the weekends.
- Days of the week, before and after, hobbies and sports, likes and dislikes.

Term 2
Tōku Aotearoa, tōku kaīnga - My NZ, My Home.

Ākonga will learn about different destinations in Aotearoa, what makes them unique. Can apply the language to talk about each trip.
Focus: Numeracy - Working within a Budget.
- Plan trips around Aotearoa that include flights, accommodation, car hire and tourist attractions. Outer islands are included.

Term 3
Te Ao Nui - The World.

Ākonga will learn about the geography of the world.
Focus: Geography and Numeracy.
- Look at different continents, the uniqueness of each.
- Plan a trip to two different locations.

Term 4
Tōku Anamata, tōku wawatā - My Future, My Aspirations.

Ākonga will talk about their future aspirations.
Focus: Thinking Ahead.

Semester A
Tōku Taurere.
Tōku Aotearoa, tōku kāinga.

Semester B
Te Ao Nui.
Tōku Ao, tōku wawatā.

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