🌿 Part 1: Understanding Kaitiakitanga

1. What does the concept of kaitiakitanga mean to you? Write a short definition in your own words.

2. Circle the best definition of kaitiakitanga:

Guardianship and stewardship of the environment for future generations

Traditional Māori fishing methods

A type of native New Zealand plant

Ancient Māori building techniques

3. Complete this whakataukī: "He ora te whenua, he ora te _____________"

Translation: A healthy land means healthy _______________

📖 Part 2: Text Analysis

4. After reading the kaitiakitanga texts, tick all the cultural values that were expressed:

Responsibility for the environment

Caring for future generations

Respect for nature

Individual ownership of land

Connection between land and people's wellbeing

Sustainable resource management

5. How does the language in the texts convey respect and responsibility? Give two examples.

✍️ Part 3: Planning Your Persuasive Writing

6. What is your opinion about the importance of kaitiakitanga in modern New Zealand? Write your main argument here:

7. List three reasons that support your opinion:

Reason 1: ________________________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________

Reason 3: ________________________________________________

8. Match the persuasive writing features with their purposes:

1. Clear opinion statement

2. Supporting reasons

3. Linking phrases

4. Strong conclusion

A. Connects ideas smoothly

B. Tells readers what you believe

C. Reinforces your main argument

D. Provides evidence for your view

📝 Part 4: Writing Your Persuasive Paragraph

9. Write your persuasive paragraph about the importance of kaitiakitanga. Include:

• A clear opinion statement

• 2-3 supporting reasons with examples

• Appropriate linking words (furthermore, however, therefore, etc.)

• Domain-specific vocabulary related to kaitiakitanga

• A strong concluding sentence

🤝 Part 5: Peer Feedback and Reflection

10. After sharing your paragraph, what did you learn about kaitiakitanga from listening to others?

11. How can understanding kaitiakitanga help us in our daily lives? Give two practical examples.

12. Circle how confident you feel about explaining kaitiakitanga to someone else:

Very confident - I could teach someone else

Confident - I understand the main ideas

Somewhat confident - I need more practice

Not confident - I need more help understanding

Kaitiakitanga Persuasive Writing

Kaitiakitanga Persuasive Writing

🌿 Part 1: Understanding Kaitiakitanga

📖 Part 2: Text Analysis

✍️ Part 3: Planning Your Persuasive Writing

📝 Part 4: Writing Your Persuasive Paragraph

🤝 Part 5: Peer Feedback and Reflection

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