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Matariki Stars Introduction Worksheet

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Matariki Stars Introduction Worksheet

Read the short story and try each activity. Say the te reo Māori words aloud as you go.

Read together

Mere looks up at the winter night sky with her whānau. She spots Matariki shining above her. In te reo Māori, whetū means “star”. Matariki is a special time to remember people, spend time together and look forward to the new year. Kia ora is a friendly way to say “hello”.

1.Choose the answer that matches the story.
  • Matariki, a cluster of stars
  • A boat on the sea
  • A bright flower
2.Circle the English meaning of the te reo Māori word whetū.
  • Star
  • Hello
  • Whānau
3.Mere sees a friend. Write the te reo Māori greeting from the story that she can say.
4.The story says Matariki is a single planet.
TrueFalse
5.Match each te reo Māori word to its meaning.
  • whetū
  • tau hou
  • Kia ora
  • hello
  • star
  • new year
6.Complete the sentence: Matariki is a cluster of .
7.The story says Matariki can be a time to remember people. Draw or write one person you feel grateful for.
Draw a group of stars in the box. Add a label: Matariki. Try saying, “Kia ora, Matariki!”

2 printable pages

  • Matariki Stars Introduction Worksheet, page 1 of 2: Read together

    Page 1

  • Matariki Stars Introduction Worksheet, page 2 of 2: 5. Match each te reo Mā ori word to its meaning.

    Page 2

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