🏔️ Part 1: Understanding Pepeha Elements

1. Match each pepeha element to its meaning by drawing lines between them:

Ko _______ tōku maunga

Ko _______ tōku awa

Ko _______ tōku iwi

Ko _______ ahau

My name/identity

My mountain

My river

My tribe

2. Which poetic devices work well with pepeha lines? (Tick all that apply)

Imagery (painting pictures with words)

Alliteration (repeated starting sounds)

Repetition (repeated words or phrases)

Metaphor (comparing two things)

3. Why is it culturally significant to include pepeha in poetry?

It makes poems longer

It connects us to our ancestors and whenua (land)

It uses difficult vocabulary

It follows traditional poem rules

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Revision

4. List three pepeha elements that are personally meaningful to you (these could be places, people, or cultural connections):

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

c) _________________________________

5. Look at your draft poem. Identify where you could add pepeha lines. Write the line numbers or stanza positions:

6. Draft two pepeha-inspired lines for your poem. Include at least one poetic device in each line:

Line 1: ________________________________________________________

Poetic device used: ___________________________________________

Line 2: ________________________________________________________

Poetic device used: ___________________________________________

🌟 Part 3: Reflection and Cultural Connection

7. Explain how adding pepeha elements will change the meaning or impact of your poem:

8. Describe the cultural significance of ONE pepeha element you plan to include:

9. Complete this reflection: "By connecting my poem to pepeha, I am learning that..."

Pepeha Poetry Revision Worksheet

Pepeha Poetry Revision Worksheet

🏔️ Part 1: Understanding Pepeha Elements

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Revision

🌟 Part 3: Reflection and Cultural Connection

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