🗣️ Part 1: Understanding Speeches

1. What is the purpose of a speech? Circle the best answer:

To share ideas clearly with listeners

To write quietly in a book

To draw pictures

2. Which parts make up a good speech? Check all that apply:

Introduction (greeting and topic)

Main ideas with examples

Conclusion with strong ending

Dancing in the middle

🏛️ Part 2: Why Māori History Matters

3. Complete this sentence: Māori history is important because it helps us ________________.

4. Match the te reo Māori words with their English meanings:

1. Tūpuna

2. Taonga tuku iho

3. Whakataukī

4. Hītori

A. Treasured heritage

B. History

C. Ancestors

D. Proverb or saying

📝 Part 3: Planning Your Speech

5. Introduction - How will you greet your audience and introduce your topic?

6. Main Ideas - Write two reasons why Māori history is important:

Reason 1: ________________________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________

7. Examples - Think of one example from Māori history that supports your ideas:

8. Conclusion - How will you end your speech? (You could use a whakataukī):

🎭 Part 4: Presentation Skills

9. What makes a good speaker? Check all the important things:

Speaking clearly and loudly enough

Using facial expressions

Standing still like a statue

Making eye contact with the audience

Using hand gestures to help explain

10. Fill in the blanks about giving feedback:

When someone finishes their speech, I can say something ________ like "I liked how you..." and give ________ feedback to help them improve next time.

🌟 Part 5: Reflection

11. Draw a picture that shows why Māori history is important to you:

12. How do you feel about sharing your speech with others? Explain your answer:

13. What is one thing you learned about Māori history today?

Māori History Speech Writing

Māori History Speech Writing

🗣️ Part 1: Understanding Speeches

🏛️ Part 2: Why Māori History Matters

📝 Part 3: Planning Your Speech

🎭 Part 4: Presentation Skills

🌟 Part 5: Reflection

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