🌟 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Today we are learning to:

Say Kia ora and Haere mai clearly
Understand when to use Māori greetings
Show respect when greeting others

📚 Part 1: Understanding Greetings

1. What does "Kia ora" mean?

Goodbye

Hello

Thank you

2. What does "Haere mai" mean?

Good morning

Welcome

See you later

3. Which of these show respect when greeting someone? (Tick all that apply)

Making eye contact

Looking at the ground

Speaking clearly

A gentle nod or bow

✏️ Part 2: Using Our Greetings

4. Complete the greeting: When someone says "Kia ora" to you, you can reply "_______________"

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

a) When welcoming a friend to your house, you would say: "______________"

b) When you meet your teacher in the morning, you would say: "______________"

6. Why are greetings important in Māori culture? Write one reason:

7. Practice writing the greetings clearly:

Kia ora: _________________________

Haere mai: _________________________

🎯 Part 3: Success Criteria Check

8. Tick the box if you can do this:

I can say "Kia ora" clearly

I can say "Haere mai" clearly

I know when to use these greetings

I can greet my classmates respectfully

9. Draw a picture of yourself greeting a friend using Te Reo Māori:

10. Extension Challenge: Can you think of another time when you might use "Haere mai"? Write your idea:

Te Reo Māori Greetings

Te Reo Māori Greetings

🌟 WALT (We Are Learning To)

📚 Part 1: Understanding Greetings

✏️ Part 2: Using Our Greetings

🎯 Part 3: Success Criteria Check

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