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Karakia and Māori Culture
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Karakia and Māori Culture
🌿 Part 1: Understanding Karakia
1. What is a karakia?
A type of food
A Māori prayer or chant
A musical instrument
A type of dance
2. When might people use karakia? (Check all that apply)
Before eating meals
At the start of school assemblies
To show respect and give thanks
Only during special ceremonies
3. Why are karakia important in Māori culture?
They are taonga tuku iho (treasured cultural heritage)
They are just for entertainment
They are only for adults
They are not important
4. Complete this sentence: Karakia help us to show _____________ and ask for _____________ or give _____________.
Word bank: respect, help, thanks
🗣️ Part 2: Mōrehu kore kai Karakia
5. Write one thing you learned about the karakia "Mōrehu kore kai":
6. Draw a picture showing when you might use a karakia:
7. How do you feel when you say karakia with your class?
Respectful and connected
Confused
Proud to learn te reo Māori
Interested to learn more
💭 Part 3: Reflection and Connection
8. Describe one way karakia connect people to Māori culture:
9. If you were to teach someone about karakia, what would you tell them?
10. What questions do you have about karakia or Māori culture?
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