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Ava Bowl Symbolism

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📘 Part 1: WALT, Success Criteria & Multiple Choice

WALT (We Are Learning To): Understand the cultural symbolism of the Ava bowl and identify key vocabulary and respectful behaviours related to the ceremony.

Success Criteria: I can explain one or two symbolic meanings of the Ava bowl; I can name appropriate behaviours during the ceremony; I can use simple respectful phrases.

Differentiation strategies: Visual glossaries and sentence starters available; pair work for EAL learners; teacher prompts for scaffolded answers.

Extension activities: Research another ceremonial object and compare its symbols to the Ava bowl; prepare a short presentation in the target language.

1. What is the Ava bowl traditionally made from?

Wood

Clay

Stone

Glass

2. Which of these is a common symbolic meaning of the Ava bowl?

Unity and connection

Wealth and private ownership

A game for children

A secret only elders know

3. Who traditionally presents the Ava bowl during the ceremony?

The orator or designated server

The musician

A child playing

A visitor who arrives late

4. Check all behaviours that show respect during an Ava ceremony:

Speak quietly and listen

Turn your back on the server

Accept or decline politely

Remove hats or sunglasses when appropriate

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Creative Reflection

5. Match each feature of the Ava bowl (left) with its likely symbolic meaning (right). Draw a line to match.
A. Carved patterns
B. Circular shape
C. Shared cup or bowl
D. Smooth, polished surface
1. Hospitality and connection
2. Continuity, unity and cycles
3. Care, mana and respect
4. Ancestry, stories or lineage
6. In two to three sentences, explain how the Ava bowl's symbolism reflects cultural values such as unity and respect.
7. Write one respectful sentence you could say when offering or receiving the Ava bowl. Use a sentence starter if helpful: "Tena koe..." or "Thank you..."
8. Creative reflection: Draw a simple symbol you would add to an Ava bowl to represent your community. Label it in English and in the target language.
9. Exit ticket — write briefly:

One thing I learned:

One question I still have:

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