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Māori Greetings Introduction

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Māori Greetings Introduction

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🗣️ Part 1: Basic Māori Greetings

1. What does "Kia ora" mean in English?

Good morning

Hello/Hi (general greeting)

Goodbye

Thank you

2. "Tēnā koe" is used when greeting:

One person (formal)

Two people

Three or more people

Children only

3. Which of these are important Māori values connected to greetings? (Tick all that apply)

Manaakitanga (care and respect)

Whakawhanaungatanga (building relationships)

Speed (greeting quickly)

Showing respect for others

4. The appropriate response to "Tēnā koe" is:

Kia ora

Tēnā koe hoki

Goodbye

No response needed

✍️ Part 2: Cultural Understanding

5. Complete this whakataukī (proverb): "Ko te reo te mauri o te mana ____________"

Translation: "Language is the life force of Māori ______________"

6. Explain why greetings are important in Māori culture. Write 2-3 sentences.
7. Describe a situation where you would use "Kia ora" and another where you would use "Tēnā koe".

Kia ora: _________________________________________________

Tēnā koe: ________________________________________________

🎯 Part 3: Self-Assessment

8. Rate your confidence with each skill (tick one box for each):

I can pronounce "Kia ora" correctly:

Very confident

Somewhat confident

Need more practice

I understand when to use "Tēnā koe":

Very confident

Somewhat confident

Need more practice

9. What is one thing you found most interesting about Māori greetings today?
10. How will you use what you've learned about Māori greetings in your daily life?

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