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Whakarite Pātai Worksheet
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Whakarite Pātai Worksheet
📋 WALT: Identify different types of interview questions in te reo Māori
1. Read each question below. Circle whether it is pātai tuwhera (open) or pātai kati (closed):
a) He aha tō whakaaro mō te kapa haka?
Pātai tuwhera
Pātai kati
b) E hia ngā tau koe?
Pātai tuwhera
Pātai kati
c) Ka pēhea ai koe e whakaako ai i tō tamaiti ki te reo Māori?
Pātai tuwhera
Pātai kati
2. Which sentence starters are good for pātai tuwhera? Tick all that apply:
He aha...
Kāore/Āe...
Ka pēhea...
E hia...
Nā wai...
✍️ WALT: Create clear, purposeful interview questions in te reo Māori
3. Choose a topic: kapa haka, taniwha, iwi history, or kai Māori. Write your chosen topic here:
Taku kaupapa: _________________________
4. Write 3 pātai tuwhera about your topic:
5. Write 2 pātai kati about your topic:
6. Which type of question would get more detailed answers? Explain why in te reo Māori:
🤝 Peer Review Activity
7. Exchange your questions with a partner. Rate their questions using this checklist:
Partner's name: _________________________
Questions are clear and easy to understand
Good mix of pātai tuwhera and pātai kati
Questions show respect for tikanga Māori
Te reo Māori is used correctly
8. Write one suggestion to help your partner improve their questions:
9. Reflection: What is one thing you learned about creating good interview questions?
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