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Matariki Vocabulary Reading
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Matariki Vocabulary Reading
🌟 Part 1: Matariki Vocabulary
1. What does "Matariki" mean?
A cluster of seven stars
A type of bird
A mountain
2. "Whetū" is the Māori word for:
Moon
Star
Sky
3. Fill in the missing word: Matariki appears in the _______ sky during winter.
The word "rangi" means sky in te reo Māori.
4. Which of these are connected to Matariki? (Tick all that apply)
New beginnings
Family gatherings
Remembering loved ones
Christmas presents
📖 Part 2: Reading Comprehension
5. Break these Matariki words into syllables (sound chunks):
Example: Ma-ta-ri-ki
a) Pohutukawa: ___-___-___-___
b) Whakapapa: ___-___-___
c) Whakatōhea: ___-___-___
6. Use context clues to work out what "marama" means in this sentence:
"The bright marama shone down on the family as they watched Matariki rise."
7. Write a sentence using the word "whetū" (star):
✨ Part 3: Vocabulary Building
8. Match the Māori words to their English meanings:
Kai
Whānau
Whenua
Land
Family
Food
9. Create your own Matariki word bank. Write 3 new words you learned today and what they mean:
Extension Challenge: Write a short sentence about Matariki using at least 2 Māori words:
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