🌟 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 "taonga" 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

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

Kia ora:

Meeting a friend

Saying thank you

Answering the phone

At bedtime

Tēnā koe:

Formal greeting to an adult

Greeting your teacher

Talking to a kaumātua (elder)

Shouting across the playground

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

🎨 Part 4: Creative Expression

7. Design a poster showing one Māori greeting. Include the Māori words, English meaning, and a drawing or Māori symbol (like a koru):

8. Reflection: How do you feel when someone greets you in Te Reo Māori? Why is it important to learn these greetings?

🏠 Part 5: Taking It Home

9. Choose one Māori greeting to teach someone at home. Who will you teach and which greeting will you choose?

I will teach: _______________

The greeting I will teach is: _______________

This greeting means: _______________

10. Circle how confident you feel using Māori greetings:

Very confident - I can use them easily

Quite confident - I need a little practice

Not very confident - I need more help

I want to learn more Māori words

Te Reo Māori Greetings

Te Reo Māori Greetings

🌟 Part 1: Understanding Te Reo Māori

👋 Part 2: Māori Greetings and Farewells

🗣️ Part 3: Using Greetings

🎨 Part 4: Creative Expression

🏠 Part 5: Taking It Home

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