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Birds of Aotearoa Literacy

Native New Zealand birds illustration

🐦 Part 1: Birds of Aotearoa Knowledge

1. Circle the native New Zealand birds:

Tui

Kiwi

Sparrow

Kererū

2. What sound does a tui make?

Chirp

Beautiful song

Hoot

Quack

3. Fill in the blanks with describing words (adjectives):

The kiwi is __________ and has a __________ beak.

The tui has __________ feathers with a __________ throat.

4. Match the English and te reo Māori bird names:
Fantail
Wood pigeon
Kingfisher
Kōtare
Pīwakawaka
Kererū

✏️ Part 2: Bird Action Words

5. Circle the action words (verbs) that birds can do:

fly

swim

sing

hop

drive

build

6. Complete this sentence using the sentence starter:

"What do I know about the kiwi?" The kiwi ___________________

7. Write your own question using this sentence starter:

"Would you have a _______________?"

🌟 Part 3: GREAT Learning Adventure

8. How did you show our GREAT values while learning about birds today? Tick all that apply:

Give it a go - I tried my best

Respect - I listened to others

Excellence - I did quality work

Attitude - I stayed positive

Teamwork - I helped my classmates

9. Draw and label your favourite New Zealand bird. Write one sentence about it:
10. Practice your handwriting by copying these bird names:

English: fantail _______________

Te reo Māori: pīwakawaka _______________

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