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Te Whare Tapa Whā Writing

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📚 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.

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