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Kapa Haka Phonics Practice

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Kapa Haka Phonics Practice

🎵 Part 1: Syllable Sounds

1. Circle the correct number of syllables for each word:

waiata

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

2. Circle the correct number of syllables for each word:

haka

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

3. Circle the correct number of syllables for each word:

pepeha

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

4. Break these words into syllables by drawing lines between them:

waiata w a i a t a

haka h a k a

pepeha p e p e h a

🎭 Part 2: Word Actions

5. Match each Kapa Haka word with its action:
waiata
haka
pepeha
stamp feet
pretend to sing
point to chest
6. Fill in the missing letters to complete each word:

w _ i _ t _ (song)

h _ k _ (traditional dance)

p _ p _ h _ (introduction of self)

7. Write your favourite Kapa Haka word and draw a picture of its action:

My favourite word is: _______________

🥁 Part 3: Rhythm Practice

8. Count the beats for each word and write the number:

Clap as you say each word!

waiata has _____ beats

haka has _____ beats

pepeha has _____ beats

9. Circle the words that rhyme with the sound "ah":

haka

waiata

pepeha

10. Create your own simple pepeha by filling in the blanks:
Ko _____________ ahau. (My name is _____________)

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