Kupu Whakarite

This resource introduces learners to kupu whakarite and figurative reo Māori such as whakataukī, idioms, metaphor, and imagery. 

Ākonga learn how meaning is expressed beyond literal language.

• Recognise common figurative expressions and how they communicate layered meaning

• Understand whakataukī and idioms in context and what message they carry

• Interpret metaphor and imagery in Māori language across kōrero and written texts

• Create their own figurative lines through whakataukī matching, metaphor challenges, and creative writing prompts

By the end of this resource, learners can interpret and use figurative language to strengthen meaning and expression.