🌟 Part 1: Understanding Te Reo Māori

1. Why is learning Te Reo Māori important in Aotearoa New Zealand? Write your thoughts below:

2. Complete this whakataukī (proverb): "Ko te reo te mauri o te _______ Māori"

The language is the life force of _______ Māori.

3. What does "whanaungatanga" mean? Circle the best answer:

Building relationships and connections

Speaking loudly

Writing in Māori

Learning grammar

👋 Part 2: Basic Greetings

4. Match the Te Reo Māori greetings with their English meanings:

1. Tēnā koe

2. Tēnā kōrua

3. Tēnā koutou

4. Kia ora

A. Hello (to three or more people)

B. Hello/Hi (informal greeting)

C. Hello (to one person)

D. Hello (to two people)

5. Fill in the blanks to complete these introductions:

a) Ko _________ ahau. (I am [your name])

b) Nō _________ au. (I am from [place])

c) Nō _________ College au. (I am from _______ College)

🗣️ Part 3: Cultural Protocols

6. When greeting someone in Te Reo Māori, which of these are important? Check all that apply:

Making eye contact

Using appropriate tone

Speaking very quickly

Showing respect

Looking at the ground

Using appropriate body language

7. Describe a situation where you might use "Tēnā koutou" instead of "Tēnā koe":

🎨 Part 4: Design Your Mihi

8. Design a greeting card front cover. Include a Te Reo Māori greeting and decorate with Māori motifs or symbols:

9. Write what you would include inside your greeting card (your introduction in Te Reo Māori):

🤝 Part 5: Role-Play Preparation

10. Plan a conversation where you meet someone new. Write the Te Reo Māori phrases you would use:

You greet them: _________________________

You introduce yourself: _________________________

You say where you're from: _________________________

11. What is one thing you learned about Te Reo Māori today that you found interesting or important?

Te Reo Māori Greetings

Te Reo Māori Greetings

🌟 Part 1: Understanding Te Reo Māori

👋 Part 2: Basic Greetings

🗣️ Part 3: Cultural Protocols

🎨 Part 4: Design Your Mihi

🤝 Part 5: Role-Play Preparation

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