📚 Part 1: Understanding Our Stories

1. What are the key elements that make up a good story? Tick all that apply:

Setting (where the story happens)

Characters (who is in the story)

Problem or conflict

Resolution (how the problem is solved)

Connection to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

2. Why is the Treaty of Waitangi important in Aotearoa New Zealand storytelling?

It's our founding document that shapes our identity

It only matters for Māori people

It helps us understand different perspectives in our history

Both A and C

3. Traditional Māori storytelling often includes:

Whakapapa (genealogy)

Connection to the land

Lessons for the community

Te reo Māori

4. When we listen to stories from different cultures, we should:

Show respect and listen carefully

Compare them to our own experiences

Ask questions to understand better

All of the above

✏️ Part 2: Story Analysis

5. Think about the Māori story we read today. Describe the main character and their connection to the Treaty:

6. What was the main problem or challenge in the story?

7. How did the story help you understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi? Use specific examples:

8. Complete this sentence: "This story taught me that different perspectives are important because _______________"

🎨 Part 3: Your Story Planning

9. Plan your own short story that includes a Treaty theme. Fill in your story map:

Setting: Where does your story take place? ________________________

Main Character: Who is your story about? _______________________

Problem/Challenge: What difficulty do they face?

Treaty Connection: How does Te Tiriti o Waitangi relate to your story?

Resolution: How is the problem solved?

10. Extension: Write the opening paragraph of your story here, including at least one te reo Māori word:

Māori Storytelling and Treaty

Māori Storytelling and Treaty

📚 Part 1: Understanding Our Stories

✏️ Part 2: Story Analysis

🎨 Part 3: Your Story Planning

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