Formal Māori Greetings
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Formal Māori Greetings
📚 Part 1: Matching Greetings to Context
WALT: We Are Learning To understand and use formal Māori greetings appropriately in different contexts.
✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks
a) When I meet my two cousins at the marae, I say: "_____________ and welcome!"
b) At the start of a formal school presentation to the whole class, I begin with: "_____________ everyone."
c) When I greet my kaumātua (elder) respectfully, I say: "_____________."
🎭 Part 3: Role-Play Practice & Reflection
Scenario A: You are welcoming three new students to your class.
I would say: _________________________________
Scenario B: You meet your friend's grandmother at the shops.
I would say: _________________________________
Scenario C: You are giving a speech to the whole school at assembly.
I would say: _________________________________
My chosen greeting: _________________________________
Extension Challenge: Can you think of other formal Māori phrases that show respect? Write one below and explain what it means:
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