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Te Ao Haka Investigation

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Te Ao Haka Investigation

Haka performers illustration

🎯 WALT & Success Criteria

We Are Learning To: Investigate various aspects of Te Ao Haka

1. Tick the success criteria you feel confident about at the start of this lesson:

I can identify key elements of haka (reo, hāngū, whakakai)

I can explain the significance of haka elements

I can work collaboratively to explore Te Ao Haka

I can present findings using te reo Māori and English

📚 Understanding Te Ao Haka Elements

2. Match each haka element to its correct description by drawing lines:
Reo
Hāngū
Whakakai
Traditional adornments and costumes
Language, tone and voice used in haka
Controlled breathing and silent moments
3. Which haka element are you most interested in investigating? Circle your choice:

Reo - Language and voice in haka

Hāngū - Breathing and silence

Whakakai - Adornments and costume

4. Explain why this element interests you:

🔍 Investigation Planning & Reflection

5. Write three questions you want to explore about your chosen haka element:

Question 1: _________________________________________________

Question 2: _________________________________________________

Question 3: _________________________________________________

6. List key te reo Māori words related to your chosen element:
7. How does your chosen element connect to Māori identity and culture?
8. Extension: How do reo, hāngū, and whakakai work together in haka performance?
9. After viewing other groups' posters, write one new thing you learned about a different haka element:

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