Te Reo Maori Plan Matariki

Term 2, 2015

Matariki - 18 June 2015 Kia Pai Tou Tatou Matariki

(Happy Matariki)

Achievement Objectives

- Understand and use simple politeness conventions. - Acknowledge and show an understanding of te ao Maori (the Maori

world) and Maori world views (tikanga).

WHAT IS IT?

What is Matariki?

Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises just once a year, in mid-winter – late May or early June. For many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.

Matariki literally means the ‘eyes of god’ (mata ariki) or ‘little eyes’ (mata riki). According to myth, when Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatūānuku, the earth mother, were separated by their children, the god of the winds, Tāwhirimātea, became so angry that he tore out his eyes and threw them into the heavens.

Cycles of life and death

Traditionally, Matariki was a time to remember those who had died in the last year. But it was also a happy event – crops had been harvested and seafood and birds had been collected. With plenty of food in the storehouses, Matariki was a time for singing, dancing and feasting.

Modern Matariki

Matariki, or Māori New Year celebrations were once popular, but stopped in the 1940s. In 2000, they were revived. Only a few people took part at first, but in just a few years thousands were honouring the ‘New Zealand Thanksgiving’. A special feature of Matariki celebrations is the flying of kites – according to ancient custom they flutter close to the stars.

Stars: Matariki Waitī Waitā Tupu-a-nuku, Tupu-a-rangi, Waipuna-a-rangi, Ururangi. Find the full version at: http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/matariki-maori-new-year/page-1

Songs

Matariki macarena - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kw4gQ3sMCA Lyrics Waiti Waita Waipunarangi

Tupuanuku Tupuarangi

Ko Ururangi te potiki

o te whanau Matariki.

Activities

Kite making Hangi? Titi torea Lantern making Knuckle bones String games (find book)

Making mobiles of the seven matariki sisters (traditionally matariki was when they had time to play games, talk and learn because food was already harvested and in storage)

Maori Myths and Legends

Retell myths and legends… Link to different myths and legend on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R90FeXsoFLc&index=2&list=PL964F9C1BD4481470 Maui and the sun Te ika a maui In the beginning How the kiwi lost it’s wings

Lesson structure

Led by the children: Start by standing in a circle holding hands and sing a song - hymn, e.g. e toru nga mea. (this song is good because one person can lead it). Sing National Anthem. One person to acknowledge group and welcome them to the lesson, e.g. welcome to our te reo lesson, we are going to have a great time. Fun song, e.g. a haka ma. Teacher instruction of lesson Start hui this way to bring everyone’s voice together. Important that children learn the difference between a hymn and a fun songs. Not appropriate to start with a haka ma.

Maioha (Appreciation)

Taputapu rawa ke! (you can’t touch this!) - brush shoulders with attitude. Ka mau te wehi (awesome) - form a fist and pull hands together, wehi can become a pukana He toki koe (you’re as sharp as an axe) - make muscles on one arm and then point at person for koe Kei runga noa atu koutou (You guys are up there!) - push up air, dance party Parahutihuti ana te haere (your super fast!) - riding a horse and wiping Ki hea? (where?) ki wiwi ki wawa (all around) - question arms, then trun left and right Anei ra nga kiwaha (these are the sayings) - open arms out Hei whakanui i te tangata (to praise a person) - push up air, dance party moves Whakamaua, kia ita (hold on to these) - pull fists in together Taputapu rawa ke (you can’t touch this!) - brush off shoulders with attitude Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1_AJYHSdYY&feature=youtu.be Slightly different actions but gives you the tune.

Praising Children in Maori

Kupu Maioha Ka mau te wehi! – Awesome!

Tō kaha hoki! – So strong!

Kua tutuki i a koe! – You did it!

Nāu anō i mahi! – You did it!

Ka wani kē! – neat alright! – clever!

Koia kei a koe! – good on you! your awesome!Top of Form 1

Te koi hoki o tō pīnati! – Your peanut (brain) is sharp!

Kikino kē koe! – Not bad you!

Kikino – Mean!

Tino kino te pai! – Quite the best!

Kei reira katoa! –Fabulous! That’s the one! Right on!

Kia pai mai hoki! – Wow that’s really good!

Tō kerewa hoki! - Your clever!

Tumeke! – Too much!

Kāore he painga i a koe mō te (aha atu rānei) – Your the best at....!

Kei runga noa atu koe! – Your up there!

He toki koe! – Your an axe! (sharp!)

Kātahi te_______ (aha atu rānei) pai ko tēnā! – What a good _____

that is!

Wanawana ana - inspiring

Te mutunga mai o te pai – Ultimately awesome!

Te mutunga ke mai o te pai

Tau ke koe! - Your neat alright!

Kua Māui tonu atu koe? – Do you think you are super human? (said

nicely is a complement or can use to tease if said in that tone)

Te pai ke! – That’s excellet! Great! Fantastic!

He tama/kotiro marae koe – your peaceful like a marae

Kāore i kō atu, kāore i kō mai i a koe mō te ............. (hei tauira:

manaaki manuwhiri) nobody is better than you at________

Mīharo! - Awesome