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Recounting Māori Experiences Worksheet

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Recounting Māori Experiences Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Recounts in Te Reo Māori

1. What is a recount and why is it important in Māori culture?
2. Match the key elements of a recount to their descriptions:
Orientation
Sequence
Conclusion
Events told in order (what happened)
Setting the scene (who, what, where, when)
Wrapping up the story (final thoughts)
3. Which of these are good topics for recounting Māori experiences? (Tick all that apply)

A visit to the marae

Learning about whakapapa

Participating in a pōwhiri

Playing video games

Attending a hui

📖 Part 2: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary for Recounting

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct Te Reo Māori phrases:

Word Bank: i te timatanga, ka, i muri i taua, whakamutunga, nā reira

a) _____________ (At the beginning) we gathered at the marae.

b) _____________ (Then) the kaumātua began to speak.

c) _____________ (After that) we shared kai together.

d) I te _____________ (conclusion) we felt connected to our culture.

e) _____________ (Therefore) it was a meaningful experience.

5. Write three sentence starters you could use to begin recounting an experience in Te Reo Māori:

✏️ Part 3: Planning Your Recount

6. Story Map: Plan a recount about a Māori experience you have had or would like to have.

Orientation (Whakatakotoranga):

Who was involved? _________________________________

What happened? __________________________________

Where did it take place? ____________________________

When did it happen? _______________________________

Sequence of Events (Raina o ngā Mea):

First: ________________________________________________

Then: ________________________________________________

Next: ________________________________________________

Finally: ______________________________________________

Conclusion (Whakamutunga):

How did you feel? What did you learn? ___________________

7. Using your story map above, write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) recounting your Māori experience. Include some Te Reo Māori words and phrases:

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