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Māori Greetings Practice
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Māori Greetings Practice
Read each greeting aloud. Match the words to who you are greeting, then try using them in the activities.
Match the greeting
Match each Te reo Māori greeting with the people it can greet.
1.Match each greeting to the correct meaning.
- Kia ora
- Tēnā koe
- Tēnā kōrua
- Tēnā koutou
- A greeting for three or more people
- A greeting for one person
- A greeting for two people
- Hello or hi
Choose a greeting
Circle the best answer for each situation.
2.You see an adult by themself. Which greeting could you use?
- Tēnā koe
- Tēnā kōrua
- Tēnā koutou
3.You want to greet a group of people. Which greeting fits?
- Tēnā koe
- Tēnā kōrua
- Tēnā koutou
4.Which greeting specifically addresses exactly two people, such as Mere and Mele?
- Kia ora
- Tēnā kōrua
- Tēnā koutou
Fill the gaps
Complete each greeting using the clue in the sentence.
5., Nana! Use the greeting that specifically addresses one person.
6., everyone! You are greeting a group of people.
7., Mum and Dad! You are greeting two people.
8., friend! Use the greeting that means “hello” or “hi.”
Say it and draw it
Have a go at using a greeting in your own way.
9.Draw yourself greeting a friend. Add a speech bubble with a Te reo Māori greeting you could use.
10.Practise saying aloud the four greetings from the matching activity.
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