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Wairaka Story Vocabulary

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Wairaka Story Vocabulary

Wairaka and waka illustration

📚 Part 1: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary

1. Match the English word to the correct te reo Māori translation:

Kākāriki

Whero

Kōwhai

2. What does "Ngā rā o te wiki" mean?

The months of the year

The days of the week

The colours

3. Which colours are mentioned in te reo Māori? (Tick all that apply)

Pango (black)

Mā (white)

Blue (English)

Kōwhai (yellow)

4. Complete the sentence: "I te Rāhina i ________ te wiki."

mutu (finished)

tīmata (began)

roa (long)

🚣 Part 2: Wairaka Story Comprehension

5. Who was Wairaka in Māori history?
6. Fill in the blanks about the Wairaka story:

Wairaka was important because she helped save the _________ when it was drifting away. She showed great _________ and leadership when the men were not able to help.

7. Why is the story of Wairaka important to learn about in te reo Māori?
8. Put these story events in the correct order (number 1-4):

____ Wairaka took action to save the waka

____ The waka began to drift away

____ The men were away from the waka

____ Wairaka became known for her bravery

✏️ Part 3: Language Practice

9. Write one sentence using a colour word in te reo Māori to describe something from the Wairaka story:
10. Complete this sentence starter about what you learned today:

"He aha ngā mea i ako koe i tēnei akomanga?" (What did you learn today?)

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