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Te Whare Tapa Whā Writing
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Te Whare Tapa Whā Writing
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following best describes taha tinana?
Physical health (body)
Mental health (mind/emotions)
Family and social connections
2. Taha wairua most closely relates to:
Spiritual wellbeing and beliefs
Eating healthy kai
Playing sports with friends
3. Which sentence shows a formal tone suitable for this unit?
Kia ora. This essay will discuss Te Whare Tapa Whā and its importance.
Hey team — this is gonna be awesome!
I reckon this is the best model ever!
4. Check all the items that should be included in a formal paragraph about one wall of Te Whare Tapa Whā:
A clear topic sentence
Slang or casual words
Supporting details or examples
Respectful language about culture
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers
5. In one sentence, explain why all four walls (taha tinana, taha hinengaro, taha whānau, taha wairua) are important for hauora (wellbeing).
6. Write a topic sentence for a paragraph about taha hinengaro (mental health).
7. Who is a suitable audience for a formal school report about Te Whare Tapa Whā? Give one example (e.g., "school principal").
8. List two formal vocabulary words from today's lesson about Te Whare Tapa Whā (separate with a comma).
🧭 Part 3: Planning & Reflection
9. As a group, write three keywords you could use when explaining taha whānau (family/social connections):
10. Homework / Reflection: Choose one wall of Te Whare Tapa Whā. Write one sentence that could begin the introduction of a formal piece about that wall.
Then sketch a simple whare and label the chosen wall with a short keyword.
Then sketch a simple whare and label the chosen wall with a short keyword.
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