Kōrero Tene
Kōrero Tene
Mānawatia a Matariki
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the information and topics taught over the 8 weeks of this Matariki unit by impromptu speech.
See the "About this resource" box below to download resources:
- Mahere-Ako-15-Kōrero-Tene-Māori.pdf
- Mahere-Ako-15-Kōrero-Tene-English.pdf
- Mahere-Ako-15-Kaupapa-Kōrero.pdf
Kawenga Mahi
Topic Introduction & Explanation
There are many topics we have covered over the last 8 weeks in relation to Matariki.
We have looked at the language of the stars through whakataukī, whakatauākī, mōteatea, haka and more.
We have studied timekeeping systems, lunar-stellar calendars and the movements of the sun.
We have taken an in depth journey through karakia and Matariki practices.
We have observed the political landscape, legislation and political movements that contributed to the establishment of the Matariki holiday in 2022.
We have learnt about the prominent names and figures of the Matariki movement.
We have covered a lot.
Today, we will be testing our knowledge on all of the topics and information covered over the last 8 weeks by impromptu speech.
Task
They must select one of the provided topics (you can create your own topics if you prefer).
Students will select a topic from the hat. Once selected, they will have 2 minutes to prepare a speech. Students must then stand and deliver their kōrero for 3 minutes.
Be sure to signal to the student when they have reached the 2:30 mark and again at 3:00 minute mark.
Students must include at least 3 language structures in the speech that you have been studying in class. This is for the teacher to decide.
Topics
- Tupuānuku / Tupuārangi
- Ko te pā kairiri o te tohunga ko te karakia
- Waitī / Waitā
- He iti pou kapua, ka ngaro, ka huna tini whetū i te rangi
- Pōhutukawa
- Hiwaiterangi
- Te Tau Toru Nui o Matariki
- Homai Te Rā!
- He aha ō hiahia mō te tau e heke mai nei?
- Te Rangi Motuhake o Matariki
Mānawatia a Matariki - Kōpaki Whakaako
This Matariki unit is designed specifically for educators with little to no prior knowledge about Matariki but can also be customised to any level of knowledge of Matariki. The primary goal of this unit is to equip you with all the necessary information and content required to teach this topic succe...
1 of 16He whakaurunga ki a Matariki
This lesson is an introduction to Matariki with special focus on the whakapapa of Matariki.
2 of 16Ngā Whetū o Matariki
This lesson focuses on the individual stars in the Matariki cluster and the domains in which they represent. Students will explore the scientific, cultural, literal and metaphorical understandings for each star.
3 of 16Te Tautoru Nui o Matariki 1
This lesson focuses on students understanding the connection of the maramataka ā-whetū and Matariki.
4 of 16Te Tautoru Nui o Matariki 2
We will be looking at each month of the Māori new year to understand their unique characteristics. What did our ancestors do during these months? What was the environment like during these months? What season does each month fall into and how are these characteristics noted?
5 of 16Whakamoe Tau
This lesson focuses on students understanding the concept of Whakamoe Tau. During Matariki, our ancestors would reflect on the events of the year gone to help plan for the year ahead ensuring prosperity and affluence for the iwi.
6 of 16Ngā whakataukī mō Matariki
Students will learn about whakataukī and use their language skills to decipher the meaning of each whakataukī and then recreate well known whakataukī in their own words.
7 of 16Te Reo o ngā Whetū
Students will read an excerpt from “Te Tāhū o Ranginui Whakatūria Te Whare Kōkōrangi” written by Hōhepa Tuahine in 2015 at the University of Waikato. This thesis is the first academic piece of literature written in te reo Māori on Te Whare Kōkōrangi.
8 of 16Te Rangi Motuhake o Matariki
This lesson looks at the establishment of the official Matariki national holiday. Students will also learn about significant historical events that helped to contribute to the formation of Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022.
9 of 16Te Pūtake o te Riri
This lesson is a continuation of Te Rangi Motuhake o Matariki and looks at the political achievements that can be accomplished for Māori, for Aotearoa, by one small act.
10 of 16Mānawatia a Matariki - Karakia 1
This lesson focuses on the importance of preparations and karakia in the Hautapu ceremony. Students will watch the first official Matariki public holiday ceremony led by Tā Pou Tēmara, Professor Rangi Matamua and others in Wellington, in 2022.
11 of 16Mānawatia a Matariki - Karakia 2
The following 4 lessons are focussed on preparing students to demonstrate a roleplay Hautapu ceremony at kura. This lesson focuses on the importance of karakia and the important role it plays in our customs and practices like the Hautapu ceremony during Matariki
12 of 16Mānawatia a Matariki - Karakia 3
This lesson focuses on the importance of karakia in the Hautapu ceremony. Students will learn karakia created by Tā Pou Temara, Professor Rangi Mātāmua for use in the Hautapu ceremony during Matariki.
13 of 16Matariki Hunga Nui
This lesson looks at the ‘umu kohukohu whetū’ during Matariki ceremony and the ‘heri kai’ in hākari festivities during Matariki celebrations.
14 of 16Hautapu
This lesson focuses on the entire Hautapu ceremony. Over the past few weeks, students have been learning about the different components of the Hautapu. They will now apply these learnings to a roleplay Hautapu at kura.
15 of 16Mānawatia a Matariki - He Aromatawai
This is a mock exam for students to demonstrate their understanding of this 8-week unit, Mānawatia a Matariki. This is a summative assessment that covers reading, writing, listening and speaking.
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About this resource
Wāhanga Ako: Te Reo Māori
Taumata: Taumata 6, Taumata 7, Taumata 8
Learning Intention: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the components of the Hautapu ceremony and process through roleplay.
Rauemi: Kaupapa Kōrero
Kaupapa: Te Mātahi o te Tau Matariki Ahunga Nui
Kohinga: Mānawatia a Matariki