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Writing About Tikanga
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Writing About Tikanga
📚 Part 1: Vocabulary & Language
1. What does tikanga most closely mean?
Customary practices and correct behaviour
A type of food
A person
A place
2. Which connector best begins a concluding sentence in te reo Māori?
ā
nō reira
hei tauira
haere ake nei
3. Check all linking words that you could use in an informative paragraph about tikanga:
ā
nō reira
engari
hei tauira
kia ora
4. Match the Māori word to its English meaning. Draw lines between columns.
mihi
kawa
whanaungatanga
marae
greeting
protocols
relationships / kinship
meeting place
✏️ Part 2: Planning, Drafting & Editing (Manu Tuhituhi)
5. Topic sentence: Write one clear topic sentence about a tikanga you will explain (use te reo Māori, English or both):
6. Plan: List three detail points you will include (one per line):
7. Draft: Using your topic sentence and points, write a short informative paragraph (3–5 sentences). Try to use at least one linking word (e.g., ā, nō reira, hei tauira):
8. Editing check: Tick two things you will check when editing your paragraph:
Spelling of kupu Māori
Use of full stops and capital letters
Colour of ink
Clear topic sentence and concluding idea
Number of pictures
🔍 Part 3: Peer Review & Reflection
9. Peer feedback — write one positive comment your partner gave:
10. Reflection — finish this sentence: Ināianei kua mōhio au ...
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