🌟 Part 1: Understanding Manawaroa

1. Read the whakataukī: "Kia manawaroa – Have a strong heart and persevere."

Write your own definition of perseverance in your own words:

2. Circle all the words that relate to manawaroa (multiple selection):

Stamina

Giving up easily

Grit

Staying power

Endurance

Quitting

Resilience

Fortitude

🏔️ Part 2: Creating Your Perseverance Symbol

3. Create a metaphor or symbol that represents perseverance to you (e.g., mountain, wave, fire):

4. Explain why you chose this symbol:

🌍 Part 3: Perseverance in Different Settings

5. Fill in examples of what perseverance looks like in each setting:

At School: ________________________________

In Friendships: ________________________________

With Whānau: ________________________________

In the Wider World: ________________________________

6. Which situation do you find most challenging to persevere in? Circle one:

School work

Friendships

Family situations

Community activities

Sports or hobbies

⚖️ Part 4: Perseverance vs. Giving Up

7. Match the scenarios with the correct response:

1. Maths problem is too hard

2. Friend disagrees with you

3. Learning te reo Māori

4. Training for sports

A. Practice daily, even when tired

B. Ask teacher for help, try different methods

C. Listen respectfully, find compromise

D. Use apps, practice with whānau

💭 Part 5: Personal Reflection

8. Think about this week. What challenged you and how did you respond?

9. Share one personal story where you showed perseverance (prepare to share with class):

🎯 Part 6: Growth Mindset Connection

10. Complete this whakataukī: "Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei"

Translation: "Pursue excellence, if you stumble, let it be to a _____________ _____________"

11. What does this whakataukī mean to you?

12. True or False: Perseverance means never asking for help.

True

False

Explain your answer: ________________________________

Understanding Perseverance Through Manawaroa

Understanding Perseverance Through Manawaroa

🌟 Part 1: Understanding Manawaroa

🏔️ Part 2: Creating Your Perseverance Symbol

🌍 Part 3: Perseverance in Different Settings

⚖️ Part 4: Perseverance vs. Giving Up

💭 Part 5: Personal Reflection

🎯 Part 6: Growth Mindset Connection

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