Maori

Unit 2: Kei te haere ki te kura – Going to school
The purpose of this unit of work is to teach students how to use different ways to introduce themselves, greet others, ask others how they are and where they come from, and respond to selected greetings and questions.

Learning intentions
In this unit students will:
 * introduce themselves and others
 * respond to a greeting
 * learn the Māori names for New Zealand and the North and South Islands
 * express surprise.

Activity 1
Students will greet others and respond to greetings. Watch [|Unit 2 Scene 1] where Dylan, Sione and Haami greet each other and ask each other how they are and where they come from. Ask the students to practise ways to greet people: and
 * Kia ora. || Hello or Hi. ||
 * Kia ora, e hoa. || Hello, friend. ||
 * Kia ora kōrua. || Hello you two. ||
 * Kei te pēhea koe? || How are you? (to one person) ||
 * Kei te pēhea kōrua? || How are you? (to two people) ||
 * Kei te pai. || Fine. ||

Learning intentions
In this unit students will:
 * learn the Māori alphabet and the letter sounds
 * ask and answer the question “Where are you from?” in Māori, and learn why you ask it
 * use the phrases kia ora – hello, ata mārie – good morning, ka kite anō – see you again, and say them in the correct context.