Level 3 Te Reo Maori
13MAO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs K. Selwyn.
Recommended Prior LearningPrior learning at Level 2 Te Reo Māori is recommended for entry to level 3 or at the discretion of the Head of Faculty.
To be successful in the course, students will be required to focus on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
This is a full year course that offers intermediate stage Māori language oral and written, for students who have already studied and completed Māori at Level 2. It is the study of language in greater depth with an emphasis on oral and written Māori. The learning is focussed around the history of te reo Māori in Aotearoa and involves researching policies and factors that have contributed to the decline of te reo Māori as well as revitalisation strategies.
There will be summative and formative assessments throughout the year.
Topics covered in the course include - Pūrākau (traditional Māori stories), Māori education in the 19th century, an overview of the decline and revitalisation of te reo Māori since the 1800’s.
Course Overview
Term 1
Pūrākau (traditional Māori stories): Understand the history and significance of pūrākau
New sentence structures will be introduced along with karakia, waiata, mōteatea and vocabulary throughout the year.
Term 2
Te whakarauoratanga o te reo (Revitalisation of te reo Māori): Group and peer work to build conversational skills.
Identify key events and figures throughout the history of te reo Māori
Develop the ability to use advanced grammar features to add flair and poetry to their reo using kupu whakarite
Practice their ability to communicate in a formal manner (kōrero-ā-waha)
Develop an argument or point of view, with reasons.
Term 3
Te whakarauoratanga o te reo (Revitalisation of te reo Māori): Group and peer work to build conversational skills.
Consider their own place as reo Māori exponents
Investigate current language revitalisation strategies and apply these to their immediate perspectives
Term 4
Pānui: Reading comprehension skills are the main focus for term 4 in preparation for the external assessments