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Whānau Family Tree Presentation

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Whānau Family Tree Presentation

Whānau Family Tree Presentation

Family tree illustration

🌳 Part 1: Te Reo Māori Family Vocabulary

1. Match the English family words with their te reo Māori translations:
1. Mother
2. Father
3. Older sibling
4. Younger sibling
5. Grandmother
A. Tuākana
B. Kuia
C. Whaea/Māmā
D. Matua/Pāpā
E. Teina
2. Circle the correct te reo Māori word for "child":

Tamaiti

Whānau

Kaumātua

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Part 2: My Whānau Family Tree

3. Draw your family tree in the space below. Include at least 4 family members and label them in te reo Māori:
4. Write the names of your family members and their relationship to you:

Ko taku _____________ ko _____________. (My _______ is _______)

Ko taku _____________ ko _____________. (My _______ is _______)

Ko taku _____________ ko _____________. (My _______ is _______)

Ko taku _____________ ko _____________. (My _______ is _______)

🗣️ Part 3: Presentation Planning

5. Check all the things you need to remember when presenting your family tree:

Speak clearly and loudly enough for everyone to hear

Make eye contact with your audience

Hold your family tree so everyone can see it

Use te reo Māori words correctly

Stand up straight with good posture

6. Write one sentence you will use to introduce your family tree presentation:
7. What is one question you could ask a classmate about their whānau after their presentation?

🌟 Part 4: Understanding Whakapapa

8. What does "whakapapa" mean? Circle the best answer:

A type of food

Family connections and genealogy

A Māori song

9. Why is it important to know about your whakapapa? Write your thoughts:
10. Complete this sentence: "My whānau is special because..."

📝 Part 5: Reflection

11. After presenting your family tree, how did you feel? Circle all that apply:

Proud

Nervous

Excited

Happy

Confident

12. What is one new thing you learned about a classmate's whānau today?
13. What would you like to find out more about regarding your own whakapapa?

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