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Māori Greetings and Acknowledgements

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Māori Greetings and Acknowledgements

Māori Greetings and Acknowledgements

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Part 1: Understanding Māori Greetings

1. Circle the correct answer: What does "Kia ora" mean?

Hello/Good health

Goodbye

Thank you

Please

2. When would you use "Tēnā koe"? Circle the best answer:

When greeting a group of people

When formally greeting one person

When saying goodbye

When asking for help

3. What is the meaning of "Ngā mihi"?

Hello

Goodbye

Thank you/Acknowledgements

How are you?

Part 2: Matching Greetings

4. Match the Māori greetings with their English meanings:
1. Kia ora
2. Tēnā koe
3. Ngā mihi
4. Tēnā koutou
A. Thank you/Acknowledgements
B. Hello (to one person, formal)
C. Hello/Good health (general)
D. Hello (to three or more people)

Part 3: Cultural Understanding

5. Check all the ways that show respect when greeting someone in Māori culture:

Making eye contact

Using appropriate body language

Speaking clearly

Rushing through the greeting

Showing genuine warmth

Looking at the ground

6. Why are greetings important in Māori culture? Write your answer below:

Part 4: Fill in the Blanks

7. Complete the sentences using the correct Māori greetings:

a) When I meet my teacher in the morning, I say "____________" to greet them formally.

b) A general greeting I can use with anyone is "____________".

c) To thank someone or show acknowledgement, I say "____________".

d) When greeting a group of friends (three or more), I would say "____________".

8. The whakataukī says: "Ko te reo te taonga, ko te mauri o te mana."

This means: "Language is a ____________, and the ____________ of mana."

Part 5: Practical Application

9. Write a short dialogue between two people meeting for the first time. Include appropriate greetings and acknowledgements:
10. Draw yourself greeting someone using appropriate Māori body language and write the greeting you would use:
11. Reflection: How will you use these greetings at home or in your community?

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