Year 8 Māori
8MAORI Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge:
Year 8 option Maori is an introductory course into Te Reo Maori. Unlike the full year course, option Maaori is based solely on speaking and listening and will aid in the transition to year 9 māori. Learners are expected to learn the following content;
. Karakia, Himene and Waiata
. Kupu Hou (new words)
. Descriptive sentence structures
. Locational & counting sentence structures
. Combo structures (mixing the two above)
The main themes for this course are:
Tōku Kainga – My Home
Whakapapa and Pepeha- Family
Year 8 option Maori is directed at level 2 & 3 of the curriculum and is specifically focused on Te Reo Maori & Tikanga (Maori language & processes) with follow-on aspects of Matauranga Maori (Maori knowledge).
Learning Areas:
Pathway Career Pathways
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Copywriter, Anaesthetist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Barrister, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Dancer, Tattoo Artist, Midwife, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Psychologist, Journalist, Graphic Designer
Course Costs and Equipment1B8 exercise book and $20 course costs