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Family Tree Whakapapa Stories
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Family Tree Whakapapa Stories
🌳 Part 1: My Family Tree (Whakapapa)
1. Fill in your family tree starting with yourself. Include at least three generations:
Instructions: Draw your family tree here. Start with yourself at the bottom, then your parents/guardians, then your grandparents. Include names and any special details you know.
2. What does the word "whakapapa" mean to you?
Just a list of family names
Stories and connections that link generations together
Only important for Māori families
A type of family photo
3. Which of these could be part of your family's whakapapa stories? (Tick all that apply)
Where your grandparents were born
How your parents met
Family traditions or celebrations
Challenges your family overcame
Special talents that run in your family
📖 Part 2: Family Stories
4. Choose one person from your family tree and write their name here: ___________________
5. Write one story or interesting fact you know about this person:
6. If you were to turn this story into a short drama scene, who would be the main characters?
7. What emotion or feeling does this family story give you?
Pride
Curiosity
Happiness
Amazement
Other: _______________
🎭 Part 3: From Story to Drama
8. Think about your family story. What drama techniques could help tell this story? (Tick all that could work)
Freeze frames showing important moments
Different voices for different characters
Body language and gestures
Narration to explain what's happening
Props or costumes
9. Write one question you have about your family history that you'd like to find out more about:
10. How could sharing family stories through drama help connect people?
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