Māui and the Birds: My Predictions

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Characters I expect to meet

Think about the teacher-approved version of the pūrākau. Who might appear?

1. Write or draw the characters, birds or other beings you expect to meet.

Where and when the story may be set

2. Where might the story happen? Think about the whenua, such as a ngahere, maunga or awa.

3. When might the story happen? Explain your idea.

Three new kupu and what I think they mean

Kupu support: pūrākau — traditional narrative; manu — bird; ngahere — forest; maunga — mountain; awa — river; huruhuru — feather; taonga — treasured thing; mahi tahi — work together.

4. Kupu: ____________________ I think it means: ______________________________

5. Kupu: ____________________ I think it means: ______________________________

6. Kupu: ____________________ I think it means: ______________________________

My prediction

Remember: A prediction is an idea about what might happen. It is not a fact. Your prediction may change as you hear or read the pūrākau.

7. Complete the sentence: I predict… because…

8. Draw a picture to show your prediction.

Respectful reminder: Pūrākau may vary between iwi. Different versions can have different details, characters or settings. We listen and respond respectfully to the version shared with us.