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Māori Games Vocabulary
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Māori Games Vocabulary
🏐 Part 1: Vocabulary Matching
1. Match the Māori words with their English meanings by drawing lines:
pēke
tākaro
kōhatu
tāwhana
pae wā
goal
stone
to play
team
ball
2. Which Māori word means "to play"?
pēke
tākaro
kōhatu
pae wā
3. What is the Māori word for "team"?
tāwhana
tākaro
pēke
kōhatu
✏️ Part 2: Complete the Sentences
4. Fill in the blanks with the correct Māori words:
a) Kei te _____________ au ki te rugby. (I am playing rugby)
b) He _____________ reka tēnei. (This is a good ball)
c) Kei hea te _____________? (Where is the goal?)
d) Ko taku _____________ he pai. (My team is good)
5. Write one simple sentence in Te Reo Māori using any of the vocabulary words you have learned:
🎯 Part 3: Cultural Connection
6. Why is it important to learn Māori vocabulary for games and sports? Write 2-3 sentences:
7. Choose one traditional Māori game you would like to learn more about and explain why:
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