📚 Part 1: Vocabulary and Understanding

1. Match each kupu (word) with its correct meaning:

Taurere

Rohe

Whenua

Mana

Whakapapa

Genealogy/family connections

Territory/boundaries

Land/placenta

Identity/sense of belonging

Spiritual power/authority

2. Which of these best describes the concept of Taurere?

A place where you live

Your identity and sense of belonging to place and people

A type of traditional Māori food

A ceremonial dance

3. Complete the sentence: Ko _______ toku ingoa (My name is _______)

Ko _________________ toku ingoa.

4. Why is understanding your Taurere important in Māori culture? (Select all that apply)

It connects you to your ancestors

It helps you understand your place in the world

It strengthens cultural identity

It's required by law

✏️ Part 2: Cultural Understanding and Discussion

5. Explain in your own words what makes Te Reo Māori a taonga (treasure) for Aotearoa New Zealand:

6. Describe one way that knowing your whakapapa (genealogy) might strengthen your sense of Taurere:

7. Group Discussion Prompt: How does language connect us to our identity and culture? Think about Te Reo Māori and your own language experiences. Write three discussion points below:

🤔 Part 3: Personal Reflection

8. Reflect on your own Taurere: What places, people, or experiences help shape your identity and sense of belonging? How might learning Te Reo Māori contribute to your understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand?

9. Pronunciation Practice: Circle the words you feel confident pronouncing correctly:

Taurere (tau-re-re)

Whakapapa (fah-ka-pa-pa)

Whenua (fe-nu-a)

Aotearoa (ao-tea-ro-a)