Year 9 Te Reo Maori

Prerequisite: Nil

Te Reo Maori concentrates on developing language skills by emphasising vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and presentation of Maori. Students will construct sentences and use vocabulary on specific topics leading to writing conventions and speech construction. Topics include Whānau and Friends, Likes and Dislikes, School, Locations and Directions, Prepositions of Place and Beginning Tense use. Students will be able to confidently write and speak about themselves, and lead karakia (prayer). They will also study tikanga (customary) aspects of Maori language and culture.