Māori Words That Guide Us
Discovering the wisdom of Whakataukī, Kīwaha and Kupu whakarite Year 5 English/Language Arts
What are Whakataukī?
Traditional Māori proverbs or sayings Passed down through generations Share wisdom and life lessons Help us understand important values
A Whakataukī to Remember
'Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui' Be strong, be brave, be steadfast This reminds us to stay strong when things get tough
Understanding Kīwaha
Common Māori sayings and expressions Used in everyday conversation Help express feelings and ideas Make our language more colorful and meaningful
Kupu Whakarite - Māori Metaphors
{"left":"Comparing one thing to another\nUsing nature to explain feelings\nLike saying 'strong as a mountain'","right":"Help us paint pictures with words\nConnect us to the natural world\nMake our writing more interesting"}
Let's Practice Together!
Think of a time you felt brave What animal or part of nature reminds you of bravery? Create your own simple metaphor Share with a partner using 'strong like...' or 'brave like...'