Kōkiri Learn

Week 2 of 4

Try out the techniques

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Session 1 · AUTHOR: Techniques

The toolkit

  1. 15 minMini-lessons: rhetorical questions, repetition, the rule of three, inclusive pronouns (we, us, our).
  2. 25 minWrite one sentence using each technique about your issue.
  3. 10 minPartner test: which sentence is most convincing?

Session 2 · AUTHOR: Techniques

Hyperbole, contrast and tone

  1. 15 minWhen does exaggeration help, and when does it lose trust?
  2. 25 minRewrite a flat paragraph using contrast and a stronger verb.
  3. 10 minKuaka asks one question about a choice you made.

Getting started

Start with rhetorical questions and inclusive pronouns only.

Stretch

Use a whakataukī or proverb that fits your audience and explain why you chose it.

Checkpoint

Each student can name and use four techniques on purpose.

Activities for this week