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Te Reo Māori Introduction
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Te Reo Māori Introduction
🌟 Part 1: Understanding Te Reo Māori
1. What does the word "taonga" mean in English?
Language
Treasure
Culture
Greeting
2. Complete this whakataukī (proverb): "Ko te reo Māori te _______ o te mana Māori"
3. Why is Te Reo Māori important to New Zealand? Write 2-3 sentences.
👋 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. Ata mārie
A. Hello to three or more people
B. Good morning
C. Hello to one person
D. Hello to two people
5. Which greeting would you use in these situations? Write the correct Te Reo Māori greeting.
a) Meeting your teacher in the morning: _______________
b) Greeting one friend: _______________
c) Saying hello to your whole class: _______________
d) Greeting two classmates: _______________
🗣️ Part 3: Self-Introduction
6. How do you say "My name is..." in Te Reo Māori?
7. Write your own introduction in Te Reo Māori using the correct sentence structure:
8. Circle the correct pronunciation guide for "Ko Sarah tōku ingoa":
"Koh Sarah toe-koo in-go-ah"
"Ko Sarah to-ku ing-oa"
"Koe Sarah toku ingoa"
🤝 Part 4: Tikanga and Cultural Values
9. Which of these are important Māori values mentioned in our lesson? (Check all that apply)
Manaakitanga (respect, care)
Whanaungatanga (relationships)
Tino rangatiratanga (agency)
Individualism
10. What is a "karakia"?
A type of food
A blessing or incantation
A traditional dance
A meeting place
11. Why is it important to show respect when learning Te Reo Māori? Explain your answer.
🎯 Part 5: Reflection and Practice
12. Create a short dialogue between two people meeting for the first time. Include a greeting and self-introduction for each person.
13. What is one thing you found interesting about Te Reo Māori today?
14. How might learning Te Reo Māori help you connect with New Zealand culture?
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