I learnt how to talk Maori for 8 – 10 minutes.
First I practised my Maori numbers 1 – 10. For example: if I pronounced it wrong I will restart but to 1. I tested myself on a Maori test.
Next I tried and did not pronounce the word wrong. My group and I got 2 slips. For example: we said English words, but not Maori words.
I enjoyed this task because I learnt how to say Maori words. I need to improve on not saying english words. I did well on saying Maori words.
I learnt Te Reo Maori.
First we had to talk in Maori for 8 minutes. 8 mintes is 480 secounds. We couldn’t speak english for 8 minutes. If we did that will be 1 slip. A slip is when someone speaks english. We had 3 slips.
Next we learnt how to say new words in Maori. We also had to tell the time.
I enjoyed this task because I learnt how to talk in Maori for 8 minutes. I need to improve on telling the time. I did well on saying the new words.
I learnt about Maori Athlete.
First I needed to find information. For example: Aaron Smith is part of the All Blacks.
Next I answered the questions. For example: How have they been successful? By playing rugby union for NZ.
I enjoyed this task because I learnt about Aaron Smith. I did well on finding information. I need to improve on answering the questions.
I learnt about Witi Ihimaera.
First we learnt about who he was and where he was born. I researched what stories he made and what theme his book was about. A fact is that he was the first Maori person to publish a book. He wrote short books and he also wrote novels.
Next we research what books he wrote, why is it important to NZ history that Witi Ihimaera told Maori stories. The answer is that he was the first ever Maori to publish a book. He wrote Whale Rider.
I enjoyed this task because I learnt new things about Maori people. I need to improve on finding facts about him. I did well on researching him.
I learnt about Sir Apirana Ngata.
First we read a text about Sir Apirana Ngata. I learnt when he was born, where he was born, what he was, where his face is now. I learnt that his face was on the 50 dollar note. He was the third person who was knighted.
Next I learnt about when he was born the 3rd of July, he was raised in Te Araroa, and he died in 1950 July the 14. He died 11 days before his 76th birthday.
I enjoyed this task because I learnt a lot about Sir Apirana Ngata. I need to improve on finding more information. I did well on researching about Sir Apirana Ngata’s death.
I learnt about Utaina (waiata).
First I listened to the music. Half of the Maori lryics is. Nga waka o te motu – the canoes of the island Toia mai ra ki uta – Thrust the canoes shorewards Ki te takoranga – to the place where they will lie A hiki ‘nuku, hiki e – Swing your paddles down, swing them Hiki rangi, runga e – Swing your paddles skywards, swing them Tena, tena ra – Greetings, greetings koutou katoa – to you all (Haka).
Next I made a DLO about the meaning of Utaina. The other half of the Maori verse is. U ta-i! – Man the canoes ‘Ta-hi! – Yes! U ta-i! – Seize the paddles! ‘Ta-hi! – Yes! Utaina mai nga iwi – Put aboard all the tribes 0 te motu – of the island Ki runga Tauranga e tau – onto Tauranga here A hiki ‘nuku e! – Thrust your paddles down deep A hiki rangi e! – Flip them now to the heavens A hiki ‘nuku e! – Now thrust them down deep A hiki rangi e! – Lift them skywards Ka hapainga tana waka – Their canoe is raised on high Ka hikitia i ta nga iwi – It is urged on by everyone Aue! Aue! Aue! Ha! – Aue, aue, aue, ha! Tena, tena ra – Greetings, greetings koutou katoa – to you all.
I enjoyed this because I learnt the meaning of Utaina. I did well on understanding the message. I need to improve on explaining the message.
We revised ho mai and
First Whaea Odie revised on asking where is it and asking and receiving would ask someone “He aha tenei rakau” means point to the tree. Then we would say “Anei.”
Next Whaea Odie revised on asking what is this? She put cards. For example: Ika is a fish.
I enjoyed this task because I like revising things. I need to improve on asking what is this. I did well on asking and receiving.
I learned how to say what is this in te reo Maori.
First Whaea Odie thought us how to say the words in Maori. For example: peas in Maori is pi.
Next Whaea Odie told us to say he aha te kupu mo. That means what is this. She told us to grab any cards and I chose peas/pi.
I enjoyed this task because I never knew how to say what is this in Maori. I did well on saying the words. I need to improve on saying he aha te kupu mo.
I learned how to ask and receive in Maori.
First Whaea Odie placed a bunch of papers that had images of places such as trees and birds.
Then she would ask someone “He aha tenei rakau” means point to the tree. Then we would say “Anei.”
Lastly we said it to someone else. For example: I tell Riley, “He aha tenei rakau.” Then Riley says. “Anei.”
I enjoyed this task because I learnt how to ask in Maori. I need to improve on receiving in Maori. I did well on asking in Maori.
I learnt how to count in Te Reo Maori up to 30.
First Whaea Odie had cards. What ever number she says in te reo, we had to give the card and say anei. For example: she says “ho mai wha”, we have to gave her the card four and say “anei.”
Next she says a two digit number some were: 22 which is rua tekau ma rua and 36 which is toru tekau ma ono. Rua tekau is two tens or twenty and ma rua is two ones.
Last we said it to each other. For example: I told Riley. “Ho mai kingi” and the person says “anei.”
I enjoyed this task because I never knew how to count up to 30. I need improve on says anei to Whaea Odie. I did well on giving the cards to Whaea Odie.