📚 Part 1: Understanding Cultural Narratives

1. What is a cultural narrative?

A story that reflects the values and beliefs of a community

Any fictional story written by an author

A news report about current events

A scientific explanation of cultural practices

2. Which of the following are examples of cultural narratives? (Select all that apply)

Māori legends about Maui

Pacific Island creation myths

Traditional folk tales from different countries

Modern superhero comic books

Family stories passed down through generations

3. Why are cultural narratives important for communities?

They preserve and share values, beliefs, and wisdom

They are only meant for entertainment

They help people learn other languages

They replace historical facts

4. When reading cultural narratives, we should consider whose _____________ are being represented and whose might be missing.

Fill in the blank: _____________________

✏️ Part 2: Analysing Cultural Stories

5. Think about a cultural narrative you have read today. What values or beliefs does it reflect about the community it comes from?

6. Compare two different cultural narratives. What similarities and differences do you notice between them?

7. How might these stories help us understand different cultures and identities?

8. One new idea I learned about culture through these stories is:

9. One question I still have about cultural narratives is:

10. Do you know any stories from your own family or culture that teach important values or lessons? Briefly describe one: