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Tohutohu Writing Instructions
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Tohutohu Writing Instructions
📝 Part 1: Understanding Instructions (Ngā Tohutohu)
1. Circle the command words (kupu whakahau) you can find in these Māori instructions:
tīmatahia (start)
whakakapi (finish)
whakarite (prepare)
kōrero (talk)
taia (press/push)
2. What are the three main parts of good instructions? Fill in the blanks:
Instructions need a clear _____________, a step-by-step _____________, and a proper _____________.
3. Which of these makes instructions easier to follow? Check all that apply:
Using numbered steps
Using command words
Writing very long sentences
Using connecting words like "next" and "then"
Mixing up the order of steps
🎯 Part 2: Planning Your Instructions
4. Choose a topic you know well to write instructions about. What will you teach someone to do?
5. List the main steps for your instructions (at least 4 steps):
6. What materials or equipment will someone need? List them here:
🔤 Part 3: Māori Command Words
7. Match the English command words with their Māori equivalents:
1. Start
2. Prepare
3. Add
4. Finish
5. Press
A. whakakapi
B. tīmatahia
C. whakauru
D. taia
E. whakarite
8. Write three sentences using Māori command words from the list above:
✍️ Part 4: Writing Your Instructions
9. Write your complete set of instructions below. Include:
• A clear title
• List of materials needed
• Numbered steps using command words
• At least 3 Māori command words
🔍 Part 5: Review and Reflection
10. Check your instructions. Tick the boxes for what you included:
Clear title
List of materials
Steps in the right order
Command words (English and Māori)
Connecting words (first, next, then, finally)
Clear ending
11. What was the most challenging part of writing instructions in te reo Māori?
12. How could you improve your instructions to make them even clearer?
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