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Ko Pukuatua Vocabulary Comprehension
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Ko Pukuatua Vocabulary Comprehension
📚 Part 1: Vocabulary Understanding
1. What does the word "atua" mean in the context of Ko Pukuatua te Maunga?
mountain
spirit or god
story
ancestor
2. The word "maunga" refers to:
water
mountain
forest
village
3. Using context clues, what do you think "puku" might mean? Look at how it's used in the text.
4. Which strategies helped you understand unfamiliar Māori words? (Select all that apply)
Looking at words around it (context clues)
Breaking the word into parts
Thinking about what makes sense in the story
Connecting to other Māori words I know
🏔️ Part 2: Text Comprehension
5. What is the main focus of Ko Pukuatua te Maunga?
A hiking adventure
The spiritual significance of a mountain
Weather patterns in New Zealand
Modern mountain climbing techniques
6. Why is understanding Māori vocabulary important when reading this text?
7. Complete this sentence about the story's cultural significance:
Ko Pukuatua te Maunga teaches us about _________________ and shows the importance of _________________ in Māori culture.
8. Write a brief summary (2-3 sentences) of what you learned from this text:
🤔 Part 3: Reflection
9. What was one new Māori word you found most interesting and why?
10. How did learning about Pukuatua help you understand the connection between mountains and Māori culture?
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