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Māori Greetings Practice

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Māori Greetings Practice

Māori Greetings Practice

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🌟 Part 1: Māori Greetings Knowledge

1. Circle the correct meaning for each Māori greeting:

Kia ora means:

General hello

Goodbye

Thank you

Tēnā koe means:

Hello to a group

Hello to one person

Hello to two people

Tēnā kōrua means:

Hello to one person

Hello to two people

Hello to three or more people

Tēnā koutou means:

Hello to two people

Hello to three or more people

General hello

🎯 Part 2: Choosing the Right Greeting

2. Look at each situation and write the correct Māori greeting you would use:

You meet your teacher at the school gate: _______________

You see two friends playing together: _______________

You walk into a classroom with your whole class: _______________

You want to say a general hello to anyone: _______________

You meet your mum and dad together: _______________

🔗 Part 3: Matching Activity

3. Match each greeting with the correct situation by drawing lines:
Kia ora
Tēnā koe
Tēnā kōrua
Tēnā koutou
Greeting your whole family at dinner
Saying hello to your best friend
General greeting to anyone
Greeting two classmates together

✅ Part 4: True or False

4. Circle True or False for each statement:

You can use "kia ora" to greet anyone at any time.

True

False

"Tēnā koe" is used when greeting three or more people.

True

False

"Tēnā kōrua" is the correct greeting for two people.

True

False

Māori greetings are an important part of New Zealand culture.

True

False

📝 Part 5: Writing Practice

5. Write each Māori greeting three times to practise spelling:

Kia ora:

1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________

Tēnā koe:

1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________

Tēnā kōrua:

1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________

Tēnā koutou:

1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________

🎨 Part 6: Creative Response

6. Draw a picture showing yourself using one of the Māori greetings. Write which greeting you are using underneath your drawing.

I am using the greeting: _________________________

7. Why do you think it's important to learn Māori greetings? Write your answer below:

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