Understanding mātauranga Māori for the English curriculum
This wānanga is a unique opportunity to bring English subject specialists together for a 2-day immersive wānanga to understand and authentically implement mātauranga Māori into your curriculum design.
This is in preparation for the for the “Mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori” as part of the NCEA upcoming change package for 2022.
Te reo Māori
Full units
Poutawa Reo has created engaging and effective unit packages to enhance the teaching of te reo Māori within your classroom! These packages are suitable for New Zealand Curriculum levels 1-8 (year 7 to year 13/ NCEA level 3).
Within each unit is a huge array of interactive tasks and activities that align to a programme of learning with specific learning intentions. You will have access to everything you would need to teach 30+ lessons.
These are high quality programmes that use a plethora of resources including digital and physical activities that are pre-created and assigned for your use.
Te reo Māori packages
Ngā āhuatanga katoa o ngā rauemi
About these resources
Comprehensive & flexible
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30+ ready-to-use lessons: Scaffolded to progressively build language proficiency and cultural understanding.
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Digital & printable resources: Includes interactive lesson slides, student workbooks, activity sheets and teacher guides.
Multifaceted language acquisition
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Covers all aspects of te reo Māori learning, reading, writing, speaking, listening and visual comprehension ensuring well-rounded skill development.
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Cultural integration
Enrich your lessons with important cultural concepts, tikanga and uara. Teach through stories, karakia, and discussions to connect students to Māori knowledge and values.
Engaging & interactive
Incorporate fun, task-based learning activities like sentence structure exercises, peer reviews, and impromptu writing tasks. Use games like Kahoot and Quizlet Live to track progress while keeping learning enjoyable and interactive.
Junior te reo Māori units
Year 9 te reo Māori
Tōku tuakiritanga
This junior resources align to Levels 1-2 of the New Zealand Curriculum guidelines. The resources are designed to build foundational language skills and cultural understanding through scaffolded, task-based lessons. Two units available - year 7/8 & year 9 programmes.
What students will learn and achieve
Pronunciation and vocabulary
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Correctly pronounce te reo Māori words and phrases, including common karakia (prayers).
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Develop a rich vocabulary through guided activities, including word lists and interactive games
Sentence structure and grammar
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Construct basic te reo Māori sentences using learned vocabulary and grammatical patterns.
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Understand and apply sentence structures such as affirmative, negative, and question forms in speaking and writing.
Cultural knowledge
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Learn the significance and purpose of karakia, and practice delivering them with confidence.
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Explore Māori concepts such as Ngā Kete o te Wānanga and how they relate to te ao Māori (the Māori worldview).
Interactive and reflective skills
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Record and reflect on learning progress using digital tools like Flipgrid.
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Participate in class discussions and peer feedback sessions to strengthen understanding and communication skills.
Assessments and real-world application
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Demonstrate knowledge through formative tasks like vocabulary recall and sentence construction.
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Complete summative assessments, including written reflections, oral delivery of karakia, and collaborative projects.
Year 7/8 te reo Māori
Te puāwaitanga o te reo
Year 10 te reo māori
Tōku tuakiritanga
This unit encourages reflection on past learning to build confidence in te reo Māori for the future. Students will expand their language skills by discussing a wider range of topics, using descriptive and figurative language, and refining their grammar. They will learn to communicate about events, travel, plans, and invitations across past, present, and future contexts.
What students will learn and achieve
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Communicate about events in the past, present, and future using a variety of tenses and descriptive language.
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Enhance communication by incorporating figurative language to add detail and richness.
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Develop a deeper understanding of grammatical sentence structures by applying more intermediate/ advanced grammar and exploring a wider range of grammatical functions.
Whāinga paetae
3.2 communicate about events and where they take place
3.4 communicate, including comparing and contrasting, about how people travel
4.1 request, offer, accept, and decline things, invitations and suggestions
4.2 communicate about plans for the immediate future
Putanga ako
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Use descriptive language and new vocabulary to enhance their storytelling.
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Incorporate cultural elements like whakataukī and kīwaha for depth and authenticity.
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Combine written and visual elements to communicate ideas effectively.
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Apply correct grammar, sentence structures, and punctuation in their work.
Senior te reo Māori units
Level 1 te reo Māori
NZC level 5-6 - wana ake!
In this unit, students will expand on their prior te reo Māori learning to broaden their kete kōrero, enabling them to discuss a range of events and situations. They will develop proficiency in using advanced sentence structures, enhancing their descriptive abilities with a focus on whakawhiti kōrero and forming and responding to questions. By the end of the unit, students will confidently discuss various events and express their feelings about their immediate world.
What students will learn and achieve
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Expand functional te reo Māori Skills: Students will deepen their knowledge of te reo Māori by engaging in diverse formal and informal contexts, adapting their language to communicate effectively in various situations.
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Build conversational confidence: Students will develop fluency and competence in meaningful conversations through regular practice, gaining confidence to express ideas and share information.
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Refine questioning and responding: Students will enhance their ability to ask and answer questions, seek meaning, and interpret context, actively engaging with familiar themes in te reo Māori.
Whāinga paetae
5.1 communicate about past activities and events
5.2 communicate about present and past states, feelings and opinions
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
6.4 communicate in formal situations.
Putanga ako
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Descriptive writing: Write a detailed report about an event, including key details and personal opinions.
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Use of language: Apply a variety of sentence types, topical vocabulary, and include whakataukī and kīwaha.
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Accuracy: Use correct grammar, punctuation, and macrons.
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Drafting and feedback: Plan, draft, and revise writing with feedback from the kaiako.
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Cultural integration: incorporate cultural elements, such as whakataukī, to reflect te ao Māori.
Level 2 te reo Māori
NZC level 6 - 7 - ōku wawata
This unit advances students’ te reo Māori proficiency by building on existing skills. It integrates advanced grammar, vocabulary expansion, and oral and written communication, alongside cultural themes like manaakitanga and tangata whenuatanga. Students will learn to discuss their goals and aspirations for the future while exploring formal and informal contexts, using whakataukī and kīwaha authentically. Through immersive activities, they develop linguistic and cultural confidence for real-world use and assessments.
What Students Will Learn and Achieve
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Develop Advanced Language Skills: Master complex sentence structures, expand vocabulary, and incorporate whakataukī and kīwaha.
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Enhance Communication: Build confidence in oral and written te reo Māori for formal, informal, and future-focused contexts.
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Explore Cultural Perspectives: Integrate tikanga, manaakitanga, and tangata whenuatanga to enrich understanding and authenticity.
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Articulate Future Aspirations: Discuss goals and plans in te reo Māori, practising forward-thinking and meaningful communication.
Whāinga Paetae
6.2 communicate about problems and solutions
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
7.1 communicate about future plans
7.2 offer and respond to advice, warnings and suggestions
Putanga Ako
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AS 91288 - Waihanga tuhinga auaha, i te reo o te ao torotoro
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AS 91284 - Whakarongo kia mōhio ki te reo o te ao torotoro
Level 3 Te Reo Māori
NZC level 7-8 - Te whakarauoratanga o te reo
This unit develops students' understanding of the history and status of te reo Māori, focusing on factors affecting its vitality and key events in its revival. Students will explore cause and effect, applying their knowledge to create solution-based language revitalisation strategies. They will build on conversational skills, using formal reo Māori conventions, advanced features like kupu whakarite and whakataukī, and demonstrating tikanga and Māori values in context.
What students will learn and achieve
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Understand the history, significance, and revitalisation efforts of te reo Māori.
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Develop the ability to argue, persuade, and inform using advanced language features such as kupu whakarite and whakataukī.
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Communicate about future plans, recount events, and express complex ideas for varied audiences
Whāinga Paetae
7.1 - Communicate about future plans;
7.5 - Read about and recount actual or imagined events in the past
8.3 - Recount a series of events to inform, persuade, or entertain;
8.4 - Communicate the same information in different ways for different audiences
Putanga ako
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Understand the history and significance of te reo Māori.
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Identify key events and figures throughout the history of te reo Māori.
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Reflect on their own role as exponents of te reo Māori.
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Investigate current language revitalisation strategies and apply these to their immediate contexts.
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Use advanced grammar features to enhance the richness and creativity of their reo.
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Practise formal communication skills (kōrero-ā-waha) with confidence and clarity.
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Develop and present well-reasoned arguments or points of view.
Ngā aromatawai
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AS 91654 - Waihanga tuhinga whai take i te reo Māori o te ao whānui
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AS 91650 - Whakarongo kia mōhio ki te reo Māori o te ao whānui
Commonly asked questions
Do these lessons align with the new NCEA standards?
The sample assessments within these units are aligned with the current NCEA standards. As the changes for Levels 2 and 3 are on hold until 2028, these lessons still contribute to the overall development of ākonga.
Is there an ongoing fee?
No, this is a one-off fee paid by the kura. As long as they remain within the same school community, there are no additional fees associated with these resources.
Do you offer payment plans?
Currently, we don't offer payment plans, but feel free to email us to discuss your options.
Can I share these resources?
No, these resources are licensed to one kura only. Sharing them with other kura will result in your access being removed and/or the additional kura being charged.
What systems are these resources compatible with?
These resources are delivered via Google Drive but can be easily integrated into Microsoft systems as well. They can be accessed on any operating system.
Can these resources be used throughout the year?
Yes, there are plenty of activities that can be spread across multiple units or terms. All the information is clearly outlined, making it adaptable for different year levels and lessons.
Can these resources be used by multiple kaiako?
Yes, they can be used by multiple kaiako as long as it is within the same kura.
Kōrero Arotake
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