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Matariki Cultural Dramatization Worksheet

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Matariki Cultural Dramatization Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which statement best matches our WALT for this lesson?

To learn the names of all the stars in the galaxy

To dramatise pūrākau to better understand cultural narratives

To paint a landscape of Aotearoa

2. Which role is most helpful for learners who find reading challenging?

Director

Script reader / visual reader

Tech support only

3. Which is a dyslexia-friendly support to use when rehearsing?

Long paragraphs with no images

Short phrases, highlighted keywords and picture supports

Memorise the whole script silently

4. Check all success criteria your group will aim for:

Clear telling of the star’s pūrākau

Strong teamwork and assigned roles

Use of a visual script or storyboard

Inclusion of multimedia when appropriate

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Planning

WALT: We are learning to dramatise pūrākau to better understand cultural narratives and express identity.

Success criteria: Present a clear pūrākau, use visual scripts, everyone has a role, show creativity and respect for te reo Māori.

Differentiation strategies: Assign roles to match strengths; provide script readers, paired reading, visual prompts, and quiet spaces as needed.

Extension activities: Compose a waiata, add taonga pūoro, or create a bilingual script for whānau sharing.

Dyslexia-friendly reading options: Use short sentences, pictures for each line, bold key words, and allow oral rehearsal.

5. In one sentence, summarise the pūrākau for your group's assigned star:
6. List roles your group will use (director, actor, artist, script reader, tech) and who will do each (first names):
7. How will your group use a visual script or storyboard to support learners with dyslexia? Give one clear example:
8. If your group had an advanced learner, how could they extend the presentation? (e.g., music, multimedia)

🎭 Part 3: Creative Activity & Reflection

9. Sketch one key scene or tableau from your dramatization (show characters, props or visual prompts):
10. After your rehearsal/presentation, reflect: What did you learn about te reo Māori, identity, or teamwork? (2–3 sentences)

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