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Māori Greetings Practice

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Māori Greetings Practice

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🌟 Part 1: Match the Greeting

1. Which greeting would you use to say hello to your teacher?

Kia ora

Tēnā koe

Haere mai

2. Which greeting means "welcome" or "come here"?

Kia ora

Tēnā koe

Haere mai

3. Which greeting can mean both "hello" and "thank you"?

Kia ora

Tēnā koe

Haere mai

4. Which greetings would you use with friends? (Tick all that apply)

Kia ora

Tēnā koe

Haere mai

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

5. Complete the sentences with the correct Māori greeting:

When I meet my friend at school, I say: _______________

When someone visits our classroom, we say: _______________

When I greet an elder respectfully, I say: _______________

6. Write one sentence about when you would use "Kia ora":

🎭 Part 3: Role-Play Planning

7. Choose a situation and write which greeting you would use:

Situation 1: You are welcoming a new student to your class.

I would say: _______________

Situation 2: You meet your friend's grandmother for the first time.

I would say: _______________

Situation 3: You see your best friend at the playground.

I would say: _______________

8. Draw a picture of yourself using one of the Māori greetings:

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