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Wiri Haka Movements
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Wiri Haka Movements
🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To understand and demonstrate wiri movements in haka
📚 Part 1: Understanding Wiri
1. What is wiri in haka performance?
Slow, graceful arm movements
Rapid shaking of hands and arms
Stamping movements with feet
Facial expressions only
2. Which of these emotions does wiri help express in haka? (Select all that apply)
Strength
Intensity
Sleepiness
Fierceness
Mana (spiritual power)
3. The main body parts involved in wiri movements are:
Legs and feet
Wrists, hands and arms
Head and neck
Torso only
✏️ Part 2: Technique and Cultural Understanding
4. Describe the correct technique for performing wiri movements. Include details about hand position, rhythm, and energy.
5. Complete this sentence: "Wiri is important in haka because it helps to communicate _____________ and shows the performer's _____________."
6. How does wiri add to the overall power and impact of a haka performance?
7. When practising wiri with your group, what are three things you should focus on to improve your technique?
a) _________________________________
b) _________________________________
c) _________________________________
🌟 Part 3: Reflection and Extension
8. Self-Assessment: Rate your current wiri technique (circle one):
Beginner - Developing - Confident - Advanced
9. What is one specific aspect of wiri you want to improve in your next practice session?
10. Extension Challenge: Research and describe one similarity between wiri movements and movements from another indigenous or cultural dance form.
11. Te Reo Extension: Write a short reflection in te reo Māori (with English translation) about how wiri makes you feel when performing haka.
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