Lea Faka-Tonga written text resources – NCEA Level 1
This is a collection of 10 written texts in Lea Faka-Tonga (Tongan language) at Curriculum Level 6 or NCEA Level 1.
About this resource
The collection features Lea Faka-Tonga texts on 10 different topics and includes an English translation for each. The texts can be used for reading comprehension related activities in a language teaching and learning programme.
Lea Faka-Tonga written text resources – NCEA Level 1
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Here is a list of the written text titles, text themes and types:
Tohinoa e folau ‘eve‘eva ‘a e fāmili´ ‘i he tutuku ‘a e ako ‘i / Diary entries
Themes: travel, recounting past events and experiences
Type: diary entry
Tu‘uaki / Advertisement
Themes: food, shopping, description
Type: advertisement
Maau / Poem
Themes: family history, Tonga, personal description
Type: poem
Tohi ki he ‘Etita / Letter to the editor
Themes: school, environment, making recommendations
Type: formal letter
Pousita ‘o e ngaahi faʻahitaʻu ‘i NZ / Poster of the seasons in NZ
Themes: seasons, weather, description of activities
Type: descriptive
‘Ota ika ‘a Nena / Nena’s raw fish recipe
Themes: food, cooking, instructions
Type: recipe
Meʻatokoni moʻui lelei ke ke fili mei ai / Healthy food choices
Themes: food, health
Type: infographic
Ngāue fakataimi / Working part time
Themes: jobs, description of work, description of people
Type: advertisement, personal profile
Kulupu hiva “Jets”/ The “Jets” music group
Themes: music, recounting past events, family
Type: article
Ko e lea faka-Tonga mo e ngāue neesi / Tongan language and being a nurse
Themes: importance of language knowledge, career choice, giving explanations
Type: blog post