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This is about preparing and delivering a formal speech (whaikōrero) in Te Reo Māori at a high level. You need to use proper speech conventions, figurative language, and structure your ideas carefully so they persuade and engage your audience in the way a rangatira (respected leader) would speak.
What to do, grades and common mistakes
- ·Use the correct structure and conventions of formal whaikōrero (including tauparapara, mihi to the dead, mihi to the living, and your main topic)
- ·Incorporate figurative language (pepeha, whakataukī, kīwaha, metaphor) to strengthen your message
- ·Organize your ideas logically so they build toward persuading your audience
- ·Deliver your speech with appropriate body language and vocal expression that matches your content
- ·Research your topic thoroughly and prepare your speech carefully to ensure it lands well with listeners
You use the correct whaikōrero structure and some figurative language, and your ideas are organized in a way your audience can follow.
You carefully use whaikōrero conventions and figurative language to support your main point, and you organize your ideas deliberately so listeners are persuaded by what you're saying.