Iwi Stories Drama

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🎭 Part 1: Understanding Iwi Stories

1. What does the whakataukī "Ko ngā kōrero a ngā tūpuna, he taonga tuku iho" mean?

The stories of our ancestors are treasures passed down

Stories should only be told by elders

Ancient stories are not important today

Stories must be written down to be valuable

2. Which of these are important elements of Māori storytelling? (Select all that apply)

Oral tradition

Cultural values and tikanga

Connection to whenua (land)

Whakapapa (genealogy)

Individual achievement only

3. Why is te reo Māori important in iwi storytelling?

It sounds more interesting than English

It carries cultural meaning and worldview that may be lost in translation

It makes stories longer

It is required by law

4. What is the purpose of whanaungatanga in storytelling?

📝 Part 2: Reflection on Guest Speakers

5. Write down three key points you learned from the iwi guest speakers today:

Point 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Point 2: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Point 3: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. How did the guest speakers' storytelling style differ from other stories you've heard? Consider their use of voice, gestures, and cultural elements.

7. What questions did you ask (or wish you had asked) the guest speakers? Why were these questions important to you?

🎪 Part 3: Drama Planning

8. For your group's dramatic interpretation, identify the key cultural values or messages from the iwi story you will represent:

9. How will your group show respect for the iwi perspective in your drama performance? List three specific ways:

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

10. Complete this reflection: "Today's lesson helped me understand that iwi storytelling is important because..."

Iwi Stories Drama

Iwi Stories Drama

🎭 Part 1: Understanding Iwi Stories

📝 Part 2: Reflection on Guest Speakers

🎪 Part 3: Drama Planning

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