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Matariki Writing Activity
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Matariki Writing Activity
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice
Read each question and choose the best answer. For question 3, check all that apply.
1. What is Matariki?
A cluster of stars
A festival only
A type of food
A mountain
2. When does Matariki usually appear in Aotearoa / New Zealand?
May
June or July
September
December
3. Check all that apply: Which are common Matariki traditions?
Sharing kai with whānau
Remembering people who have passed
Planting trees or gardens
Buying party fireworks
4. Which word best describes the purpose of Matariki?
Remembrance
Confusion
Laziness
Loudness
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Creative Writing
5. List three activities people might do during Matariki celebrations:
6. Choose one Matariki star (for example Waitī, Waitā, Waipuna-ā-rangi). In 4–6 sentences, explain what that star represents and why it is important to people.
7. Creative writing: Write a short descriptive paragraph or poem (about 4–6 lines) about the Matariki dawn. Mention the stars, the sky, kai or whānau.
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