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Whakapapa and Identity
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Whakapapa and Identity
📚 Part 1: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary
1. Match the Te Reo Māori words with their English meanings:
Tōku whānau
Mātua
Tuākana
Tēina
Koro
Grandfather
My family
Parents
Older siblings
Younger siblings
2. What does "whakapapa" mean?
Family tree or genealogy
House or home
School or education
Food or meal
3. Circle the correct Te Reo Māori word for "grandmother":
Koro
Kuia
Mātua
Tamariki
🌳 Part 2: My Whakapapa
4. Complete these sentences about your family using Te Reo Māori words:
a) Ko _____________ tōku ingoa. (My name is...)
b) Tēnei tōku _____________. (This is my family)
c) He _____________ tōku matua. (My father is a...)
5. Draw your family tree in the box below. Label each family member using Te Reo Māori words (mātua, tuākana, tēina, koro, kuia, etc.):
6. Write a short introduction about yourself and your whānau using Te Reo Māori words you have learned:
💭 Part 3: Reflection
7. Why is whakapapa important in Māori culture? Write your thoughts:
8. How does learning about whakapapa help you understand your own identity?
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