🗣️ Part 1: Understanding Speeches

1. What is the purpose of a speech? Circle the best answer:

To share ideas clearly with listeners

To write quietly in a book

To draw pictures

2. Which parts make up a good speech? Check all that apply:

Introduction (greeting and topic)

Main ideas with examples

Conclusion with strong ending

Silent reading

🏛️ Part 2: Why Māori History Matters

3. Complete this sentence: Māori history is important because it helps us ________________.

4. Match the te reo Māori words with their meanings:

1. Tūpuna

2. Taonga tuku iho

3. Whakataukī

A. Treasured heritage

B. Ancestors

C. Proverb or saying

5. Why do you think it's important to learn about our tūpuna (ancestors)?

📝 Part 3: Planning Your Speech

6. Fill in your speech plan:

Introduction: How will you greet your audience and introduce your topic?

Main Ideas: Give two reasons why Māori history is important:

Reason 1: ________________________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________

Examples: What story or example will you share?

Conclusion: How will you end your speech? (You could use a whakataukī)

🎭 Part 4: Presentation Skills

7. What makes a good speaker? Check all the important things:

Speaking clearly and loudly enough

Using facial expressions

Standing still like a statue

Making eye contact with the audience

Speaking too fast

Using hand gestures

8. Draw yourself giving your speech. Show good body language:

🌟 Part 5: Reflection

9. After listening to speeches, what is one thing you learned about Māori history?

10. How did it feel to share your speech with others?

Excited and proud

A bit nervous but good

Confident and happy

Other: ________________________

11. What is one way you could improve your speech next time?

Māori History Speech Writing

Māori History Speech Writing

🗣️ Part 1: Understanding Speeches

🏛️ Part 2: Why Māori History Matters

📝 Part 3: Planning Your Speech

🎭 Part 4: Presentation Skills

🌟 Part 5: Reflection

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