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Exploring Mana Through Te Reo
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Exploring Mana Through Te Reo
Part 1: Understanding Mana
1. What does the word "mana" mean to you? Write your definition in your own words.
2. Circle the best definition of mana:
Just being popular at school
Authority, prestige, and spiritual power
Having lots of money
Being the tallest person in class
3. Complete this whakataukī (proverb): Ko te reo te mauri o te mana ________
Part 2: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary
4. Match the te reo Māori words with their English meanings:
1. Mana
2. Manaakitanga
3. Whakawhanaungatanga
4. Tapu
A. Building relationships
B. Sacredness
C. Authority, prestige
D. Hospitality, kindness
5. Fill in the blanks with the correct te reo Māori words:
When we show _____________ to our visitors, we are demonstrating respect and care. This helps build _____________ between people and communities.
Part 3: Mana in Everyday Life
6. Tick all the ways someone can show mana in their daily life:
Helping a classmate with their work
Standing up for someone being bullied
Ignoring people who need help
Showing respect to elders and teachers
Taking care of the environment
Being dishonest with friends
7. Describe a time when you have seen someone show mana. What did they do?
Part 4: Personal Reflection
8. Draw a symbol that represents mana to you:
9. Write one way you can show mana in your school community this week:
10. How does understanding mana help you see yourself in the wider world?
11. Write a sentence using one of the te reo Māori words you learned today:
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