Te roma nakunaku

nā Kiwa Hammond

He whakarāpopoto

In this article, Tamaora guides the reader on a journey through the digestive system of the human body. Along the way, Tamaora introduces new words to describe what is happening and the different names of the organs that the food travels through.

Ngā āhuatanga i roto te tuhinga

He whatu tūkanga

• The article reinforces that the human body is complex and unique.
• The article recognises that each part of the digestive system has a specialised function, and that all parts work together to bring about total well-being.

He whatu tamariki

• The article invites students to consider closely their own bodily functions.
• The article provides an opportunity to reinforce healthy eating.
• There is an opportunity to promote personal care.

He whatu pānui

Hei tautoko i te kaipānui

• Keywords are highlighted in bold print.
• Varied sentence structures clearly describe events.
• Specialised words and concepts are introduced within sentence structures that are easy to follow.
• The article is short and descriptive.
• The article concludes in a humorous manner with clever use of kīwaha.

Kia mataara!

This descriptive and informative narrative introduces many new words and concepts that some students may find challenging. (See 'He kete kupu' for more information.)

He kete kupu

Please ensure that your students are familiar with the words in this 'He kete kupu' and are able to use them confidently.

Hei wānanga i te reo

Highlight the varied sentence beginnings that are used in this article. Spend time practising their use and encourage the students to incorporate them into their conversations and writing.

Hei whakaihiihi

• Ask the students "What do you think happens to the food you eat when it is inside your body?"
• Introduce the title and give a brief overview. (See 'He whakarāpopoto'.)
• Introduce new words and ideas. (See 'He kete kupu' and 'Hei wānanga'.)
• Set a purpose for the reading. Ask the students to locate the phrase that describes the small intestine.

Hei whakatā

Encourage the students to note phrases or words they are not familiar with in preparation for 'He kete kupu' and 'Hei wānanga'.

Hei wānanga

• Discuss the importance of physical well-being and the connections to good nutrition.
• Explore complications that occur when parts of the body are not functioning efficiently.
• Consider different ways that people manage complications that they may have.
• Consider ways to support people who have special health or physical needs.
• Identify, prepare, and enjoy simple healthy snacks.
• Investigate the value of physical exercise combined with good diet.
• Plan and follow a simple fitness programme.

He whakapuaki māramatanga

• Ka ngaua te kai, ka penupenutia e te puku. Āe, kāo rānei?
• Kei tēhea wāhanga o te roma nakunaku te waikawa hei whakahoromata i te kai?
• He aha te wāhanga o te roma nakunaku e whitu me te haurua mita te roanga?
• He aha te take i rere ai te kai i roto i te roma nakunaku o te tinana?
• Ki ōu whakaaro, he aha tētahi whakaaro matua kua puta mai i tēnei tuhinga?

Hei mahi

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