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Te Marae Introduction Worksheet
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Te Marae Introduction Worksheet
📚 Part 1: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary
1. Match the te reo Māori words with their English meanings by drawing lines:
marae
wharenui
wharekai
pōwhiri
manaakitanga
welcome ceremony
dining hall
hospitality/caring for others
meeting house
ceremonial grounds
2. What does "marae ātea" refer to?
The kitchen areaThe open courtyard in front of the meeting houseThe sleeping quartersThe car park
3. Which of these activities might happen on a marae? (Tick all that apply)
Hui (meetings)Tangihanga (funerals)CelebrationsCommunity gatheringsShopping
✏️ Part 2: Understanding Te Marae
4. Complete this sentence: Ko te marae he wāhi _____________ mō te iwi.
Hint: Think about what kind of place the marae is for the people
5. Explain in your own words why the marae is important to Māori communities:
6. Name two ways that manaakitanga (hospitality) might be shown to visitors on a marae:
a) _________________________________
b) _________________________________
7. If you were visiting a marae for the first time, what would you expect to see and experience?
🤔 Part 3: Reflection and Extension
8. Think about your own community. What places serve a similar purpose to a marae (bringing people together, celebrating, supporting each other)?
9. Extension Challenge: Write a short paragraph in te reo Māori (with English support if needed) explaining what you have learned about te marae:
Use sentence starters: "Ko te marae..." "He wāhi..." "Ka mahi ngā tangata..."
10. Homework Preparation: Ask whānau or friends if they have any experiences or stories about marae to share next lesson. Write brief notes here:
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