Rereāhua

This resource teaches learners how to form descriptive sentences in te reo Māori using Rereāhua structures. 

Ākonga build language to describe people, places, and objects using accurate word order and a strong bank of descriptive vocabulary.

• Learn the structure of descriptive sentences and how descriptions are placed in a sentence

• Use adjectives and intensifiers to upgrade simple kōrero into more detailed meaning

• Expand vocabulary for describing appearance, emotions, and environments

• Create descriptions through tasks like profile-writing, “guess who/what” challenges, and scene-based storytelling

By the end of this resource, learners can confidently describe the world around them using Rereāhua patterns.