🎵 Part 1: Understanding Waiata and Karakia

1. What is a waiata?

A Māori song

A type of building

A dance

2. What is a karakia?

A prayer or blessing

A greeting

A meal

3. When might waiata and karakia be used at a marae? (Tick all that apply)

During a pōwhiri (welcome ceremony)

To bring people together

To show respect

Before eating

4. Fill in the blanks:

Waiata and karakia help create _________ (unity) and show _________ for Māori culture.

✏️ Part 2: Your Learning Experience

5. Write the name of one waiata you learned in class today:

6. What does the waiata you learned mean? Explain in your own words:

7. How did you feel when singing waiata with your class? Why?

8. Write one line from the karakia you learned (you can write it in te reo Māori or English):

9. Why do you think it's important to learn waiata and karakia?

10. Draw a picture showing people singing waiata or saying karakia at a marae:

11. Extension Activity: If you could teach someone else about waiata and karakia, what would you tell them?