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Bulibasha Vocabulary Chapters 7-15

Bulibasha Vocabulary Chapters 7-15

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📚 Part 1: Vocabulary Definitions

1. Match each word from chapters 7-15 with its correct definition:
1. Patriarch
2. Defiant
3. Resilient
4. Whānau
5. Mana
A. Extended family group
B. Spiritual power and authority
C. Male head of family
D. Boldly resistant
E. Able to recover quickly

🎯 Part 2: Context Clues

2. Choose the best meaning for each word as it appears in the story:

The old bull was formidable in his stance against the younger cattle.

Friendly and welcoming

Inspiring fear or respect through power

Tired and weak

Confused and lost

3. The family showed great solidarity during the crisis.

Disagreement and conflict

Unity and mutual support

Fear and anxiety

Celebration and joy

✍️ Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

4. Complete the sentences using vocabulary from chapters 7-15:

The grandfather's _____________ over the family was both respected and sometimes questioned by the younger generation.

Despite facing many challenges, the community remained _____________ and bounced back stronger than before.

The young man's _____________ attitude towards traditional ways caused tension within the whānau.

The _____________ of the land was deeply connected to the spiritual beliefs of the people.

During times of hardship, the _____________ came together to support each other through collective strength.

🔍 Part 4: Word Analysis

5. Select all the words that relate to family relationships in Māori culture:

Whānau

Patriarch

Solidarity

Kinship

Ancestry

Defiant

6. Which words from the text suggest conflict or tension? (Select all that apply)

Confrontation

Harmony

Defiant

Rebellion

Unity

Resistance

📝 Part 5: Vocabulary in Context

7. Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) using at least three vocabulary words from chapters 7-15. Your paragraph should relate to themes from the novel.
8. Explain how the word "mana" is significant in the context of Bulibasha. What does it represent beyond its literal definition?

🎨 Part 6: Creative Application

9. Create a word map for the term "whānau". Draw connections showing how this concept relates to other themes and vocabulary in the novel.
10. Choose one vocabulary word that you think best represents the central conflict in chapters 7-15. Explain your choice:

Word chosen: ____________________

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