🌟 Part 1: Understanding Te Reo Māori

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

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

It is only for Māori people

It is not important anymore

It is too hard to learn

2. What does "Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori" mean?

👋 Part 2: Māori Greetings and Farewells

3. Match the Māori greetings with their English meanings:

1. Kia ora

2. Tēnā koe

3. Haere rā

4. E noho rā

A. Goodbye (to someone leaving)

B. Hello/Thank you

C. Goodbye (to someone staying)

D. Hello (formal greeting)

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct Māori greeting:

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

When I leave school and my friend is staying, I say: _______________

When my friend leaves and I am staying, I say: _______________

🗣️ Part 3: Using Greetings in Context

5. Which greetings would you use in these situations? Check all that apply:

Situation: Meeting your principal at school

Kia ora

Tēnā koe

Haere rā

E noho rā

6. Write a short conversation using Māori greetings. Include at least two different greetings:

🎨 Part 4: Creative Expression

7. Design a poster showing Māori greetings. Include the words and simple drawings or symbols (like koru):

8. Reflection: What is one new thing you learned about Te Reo Māori today?

9. How can you use these greetings to show respect for Māori culture?

Te Reo Māori Greetings

Te Reo Māori Greetings

🌟 Part 1: Understanding Te Reo Māori

👋 Part 2: Māori Greetings and Farewells

🗣️ Part 3: Using Greetings in Context

🎨 Part 4: Creative Expression

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