A & O Categories

This resource builds learner understanding of A and O possessives to express different types of ownership and relationships in te reo Māori. 

Ākonga learn when and why to choose each possessive category.

• Understand the difference between A-category and O-category possession

• Use tā/tō, aku/ōku, ā/ō and related patterns correctly in sentences

• Apply possessive structures to people, objects, responsibilities, and relationships

• Strengthen learning through tasks like “what’s in my bag?”, whānau connections, favourites lists, and identity-based kōrero

By the end of this resource, learners can choose and apply A and O possessives correctly with confidence.