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Matariki Stars Creative Project

Matariki Stars Creative Project

Matariki stars constellation

🌟 Part 1: Matariki Stars Knowledge

1. Match each Matariki star with its meaning:
1. Matariki
2. Pōhutukawa
3. Waitī
4. Waitā
5. Hiwa-i-te-rangi
A. Freshwater and food from freshwater
B. The star of wishing and aspirations
C. The guardian star of those in the sky
D. The ocean and food from the sea
E. Marker of those who have passed on
2. Circle the correct answer: What does "whetū" mean in Te reo Māori?

Moon

Star

Sun

Cloud

3. Which stars are associated with food? (Check all that apply)

Tupuānuku

Tupuarangi

Ururangi

Waitī

Waitā

📝 Part 2: Te Reo Māori Writing

4. Complete the sentences using the vocabulary provided:

Vocabulary: whetū, kai, wai, tohu, ariki

Ko Matariki te ________ e tohu ana i te rā hou.

He mea nui te ________ mō te tangata katoa.

Ko Waitī te whetū o te ________ māori.

5. Write a short paragraph about your chosen Matariki star in Te reo Māori. Use the sentence starters provided:

Sentence starters:

Ko ________ te whetū e tohu ana i te ...

He mea nui tēnei whetū mō te iwi Māori nā te mea ...

🎨 Part 3: Creative Project Planning

6. Which star will your group focus on for your creative project?
7. What type of creative project will your group create? (Circle one)

Waiata (Song)

Poi

Pūrakau (Story)

8. Draw your star and include symbols that represent its meaning:
9. List three key ideas you want to include in your creative project about your chosen star:

🤝 Part 4: Group Collaboration

10. List your group members:
11. What role will you take in your group project? (Check all that apply)

Writer/Lyricist

Artist/Designer

Performer

Researcher

Presenter

12. Write your group's creative piece outline or first draft here:

🌟 Part 5: Reflection

13. What is the most important thing you learned about Matariki today?
14. How will you observe or celebrate Matariki this year?
15. Rate your confidence using Te reo Māori vocabulary about Matariki:

Very confident

Quite confident

Getting there

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