Taumata 1

identify the sounds of letters of the Māori alphabet (arapū), letter combinations, intonation and stress patterns

recognise and understand simple, familiar spoken words, phrases and sentences.

identify letters of the Māori alphabet (arapū), letter combinations, basic written language conventions and simple punctuation

recognise and understand simple, familiar written words, phrases and sentences.

recognise the communicative significance of particular facial expressions and other body language

interpret meanings that are conveyed in combinations of words and images or symbols.

imitate the pronunciation, intonation, stress, and rhythm of Māori words, phrases, and sentences

respond appropriately to simple, familiar instructions and simple questions

ask simple questions

initiate spoken encounters in te reo Māori, using simple greetings, questions and statements.

write letters and numbers

write vowels with macrons

reproduce letter combinations and punctuation for Māori words, phrases and sentences in familiar contexts

write simple, familiar words, phrases and sentences using the conventions of written language, such as appropriate spelling and punctuation.

use appropriate facial expressions, body language and images to convey messages (with and without accompanying verbal language)

use selected features of visual language to add meaning to simple written or oral text.