Part 1: Māori Greetings and Farewells

1. Match the Māori greetings with their English meanings:

1. Tēnā koe

2. Mōrena

3. Haere rā

4. E noho rā

A. Good morning

B. Goodbye (to person leaving)

C. Hello (to one person)

D. Goodbye (to person staying)

2. Circle the correct greeting for these situations:

When greeting your teacher in the morning:

Tēnā koe

Haere rā

E noho rā

When saying goodbye to a friend who is leaving:

Mōrena

Haere rā

Tēnā koe

Part 2: Understanding Tikanga

3. What is tikanga? Write your answer below:

4. Check all the tikanga practices that are important during Māori greetings:

Making eye contact

Speaking loudly

Showing respect

Listening carefully

Turning your back

Using appropriate posture

5. Fill in the blanks about pōwhiri:

A ____________ is a traditional Māori welcome ceremony. The ____________ are the hosts, and the ____________ are the visitors. During a pōwhiri, people might perform a ____________ (welcome song) and greet each other with a ____________.

Part 3: Role-Play Planning

6. You are planning a pōwhiri role-play. List three important things you need to remember about tikanga:

7. Draw yourself demonstrating respectful body language during a Māori greeting:

8. What is the difference between tangata whenua and manuhiri?

Part 4: Reflection and Practice

9. Why is it important to learn about Māori tikanga when using te reo Māori?

10. Write a short conversation using Māori greetings and farewells. Include at least three different phrases:

11. Circle how confident you feel about using Māori greetings with proper tikanga:

Very confident - I can teach others

Confident - I can use them correctly

Getting there - I need more practice

Not confident yet - I need lots more help

Māori Greeting Tikanga Practice

Māori Greeting Tikanga Practice

Part 1: Māori Greetings and Farewells

Part 2: Understanding Tikanga

Part 3: Role-Play Planning

Part 4: Reflection and Practice

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