Ava Ceremony Visual Project

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📚 Part 1: Knowledge Check (10 minutes)

WALT: Identify key elements and vocabulary of the Ava ceremony to include in a respectful visual representation.

1. Which object is used to mix and serve the kava during an Ava ceremony?

Tanoa (wooden bowl)

Ta'ovala (waist mat)

Ula (neck garland)

2. Who traditionally drinks first in a formal Ava presentation?

The highest-ranking chief (matai)

The youngest family member

The food preparer

3. Which vocabulary word refers to the plant root used to make kava?

Awa

Fale

Ilo

4. Check all elements you should include on your visual representation (select all that apply):

Image of the tanoa/bowl

Vocabulary labels in the target language (or bilingual)

Respectful seating order and roles

A unrelated trendy logo or meme

5. Why is it important to show cultural respect when creating your poster? (Choose one)

To represent the ceremony accurately and respectfully

To make the poster colourful only

To include as many images as possible regardless of meaning

✏️ Part 2: Project Planning & Reflection (30–40 minutes)

WALT: Plan and create a clear, respectful visual design that includes key Ava ceremony vocabulary and elements.

6. Success criteria (tick when complete):

I have included at least five key elements of the Ava ceremony.

I have labelled items using the target language or bilingual labels.

My design shows cultural respect and accurate roles.

My poster is clear, neat and ready for peer feedback.

7. List the five key elements you will include on your visual (use target language where possible):

8. Write a 2–3 line bilingual caption for your main image (target language + English):

9. Sketch a thumbnail of your poster layout here. Label where images, the tanoa, vocabulary and title will go:

10. Peer feedback checklist — when reviewing a partner, tick all that apply:

Key elements are easy to identify

Vocabulary is spelled correctly or clearly bilingual

Images and text show cultural respect

Suggestions for improvement: ____________________________

Differentiation strategies: Use bilingual labels and sentence stems if needed; choose digital tools with text-to-speech for language support; work with a partner for planning if helpful.

Extension activities (for advanced learners): Create a short narrated slideshow explaining the symbolism in the target language; research and add historical context or compare Ava elements with another Polynesian ceremony.

Ava Ceremony Visual Project

Ava Ceremony Visual Project

📚 Part 1: Knowledge Check (10 minutes)

✏️ Part 2: Project Planning & Reflection (30–40 minutes)

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