🎯 WALT: Compare different styles of haka

Success Criteria: I can identify distinct features of various haka styles and discuss differences in movements, posture, voice, and cultural context.

Part 1: Haka Style Features

1. Which of these is a key feature to compare when studying different haka styles?

Tūnga tangata (posture)

Kanohi whakaatu (facial expressions)

Reo (voice/chant style)

All of the above

2. Select all the elements that can vary between different momo haka (haka styles):

Nekehanga (movements)

Take (purpose)

Tikanga (traditions)

Use of weaponry

Tempo and rhythm

3. Ka Mate is traditionally associated with which iwi?

Ngāti Toa

Ngāti Porou

Tūhoe

Ngāti Tuwharetoa

Part 2: Haka Comparison Chart

4. Complete this comparison between two different haka styles you have studied:

Haka A: _________________________ Haka B: _________________________

Tūnga tangata (Posture):

Haka A: _________________________________________________________________

Haka B: _________________________________________________________________

Kanohi whakaatu (Facial expressions):

Haka A: _________________________________________________________________

Haka B: _________________________________________________________________

Reo/Waiata (Voice style):

Haka A: _________________________________________________________________

Haka B: _________________________________________________________________

5. He aha ngā rereketanga i waenga i ngā haka nei? (What are the differences between these haka?)

Part 3: Cultural Context and Reflection

6. Explain how the wairua (spirit) of a haka might differ based on its take (purpose):

7. Why is it important to understand the tikanga (traditions) behind different haka styles?

8. Extension Activity: Choose one haka style for independent research. What specific aspects would you investigate to understand its unique cultural significance?

9. Reflection: He aha te mea reka rawa i a koe i tēnei akoranga? (What was most interesting to you about this lesson?)