Turangawaewae: Exploring Identity and Belonging
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Turangawaewae: Exploring Identity and Belonging
Ko Wai Au? / Who am I? Year 7 English/Literacy Exploring our personal stories and connections
What is Turangawaewae?
Māori concept meaning 'a place to stand' Your home ground - where you belong Can be physical places or emotional connections Connects us to whānau, culture, and identity
Think and Share
Where is your turangawaewae? What places make you feel like you truly belong? How do these places shape who you are?
What Shapes Our Identity?
Whānau and family connections Cultural background and traditions Personal experiences and memories Values and beliefs Hobbies and interests Community and friendships
Identity Web Activity
Draw yourself in the center Add lines connecting to important aspects of your identity Include: family, culture, interests, values, places Share one connection with a partner
Understanding Pepeha
Traditional Māori way of introducing yourself Connects you to land, water, and ancestors Shows your place in the world Example: Ko [mountain] tōku maunga, Ko [river] tōku awa
Traditional vs Personal Pepeha
{"left":"Ko Taranaki tōku maunga (Taranaki is my mountain)\nKo Whanganui tōku awa (Whanganui is my river)\nKo Ngāti Tuwharetoa tōku iwi (Ngāti Tuwharetoa is my tribe)\nKo Te Aroha tōku marae (Te Aroha is my marae)","right":"My special place is my grandmother's garden\nThe creek behind my house is my river\nMy family from Samoa is my tribe\nMy school is my meeting place"}
Reading Identity Stories
Memoirs - personal life stories Pūrākau - Māori traditional stories Biographies - stories about others Whakapapa stories - family histories
Reading Strategy Focus
"When we read about others' identities, we discover new ways to understand our own."
Making Inferences About Identity
Look for clues about what matters to the person Notice what they choose to include or leave out Consider their cultural background and values Ask: What shaped this person's sense of belonging?
Text Analysis Practice
Read the provided text extract Highlight details that reveal identity Make inferences about the person's values Note what questions you still have
Vocabulary of Identity and Belonging
Emotion words: proud, uncertain, connected, isolated Experience words: journey, discovery, challenge, growth Belonging words: rooted, welcomed, accepted, valued Cultural words: heritage, tradition, customs, legacy