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Te Reo Greetings Worksheet

Māori cultural symbols and greetings

🌟 WALT: We Are Learning To understand Te Reo Māori greetings and pronunciation

Success Criteria: I can explain why Te Reo Māori is important, pronounce basic greetings correctly, and show respect through appropriate greetings.

Part 1: Understanding Te Reo Māori

1. Why is Te Reo Māori important to New Zealand? Choose the best answer.

It is a taonga (treasure) and part of our identity

It is only for Māori people

It is an old language that isn't used anymore

It is the same as English

2. The whakataukī "Ko tōu reo, ko tōku reo, te tuakiri tangata" means:

Your voice and my voice are expressions of identity

Speaking is better than listening

Only one language should be spoken

Voices are loud

3. Which of these are important Māori vowel sounds? (Tick all that apply)

a (as in "car")

e (as in "red")

i (as in "see")

o (as in "more")

u (as in "boot")

Part 2: Māori Greetings Practice

4. Match the Māori greeting to its English meaning by drawing lines:
Kia ora
Tēnā koe
Haere mai
Morena
Welcome
Good morning
Hello (informal)
Hello (formal)
5. Fill in the blanks with the correct Māori greeting:

When I meet my teacher in the morning, I say: ________________

When I greet my friend at lunch time, I say: ________________

When I welcome someone to our classroom, I say: ________________

6. Why are greetings important in Māori culture? Write 1-2 sentences.

Sentence frame for support: Greetings are important because they help us _______________ and show _______________.

Part 3: Cultural Connection & Reflection

7. Draw a picture showing yourself using a Māori greeting with someone. Write the greeting you are using underneath your drawing.

The greeting I am using is: ____________________

8. Reflection: How do you feel when someone greets you in Te Reo Māori? Why is this important for building relationships (whakawhanaungatanga)?

🌟 Extension Challenge (Advanced Learners)

9. Research and write down one whakataukī (Māori proverb) about friendship or greetings. Write what it means and why it's important.

Hint: You could explore sayings about manaakitanga (hospitality) or aroha (love/care).

10. Create your own special greeting in Te Reo Māori for our classroom. It could include words like aroha (love), kōrero (talk), or ako (learn).

My classroom greeting: ____________________________________

This means: __________________________________________

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