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Te Reo Māori Greetings
🌟 Part 1: Te Reo Māori Greetings
1. Match each Te Reo Māori greeting with its English meaning:
1. Kia ora
2. Tēnā koe
3. Haere rā
4. Morena
A. Goodbye (to person leaving)
B. Good morning
C. Hello/Thank you
D. Hello (formal greeting)
2. Which greeting would you use when meeting your teacher for the first time? (Circle one)
Kia ora
Tēnā koe
Haere rā
Morena
🗣️ Part 2: Understanding Te Reo
3. Fill in the blanks about Te Reo Māori:
Te Reo Māori is one of New Zealand's __________ languages. It is considered a __________ (treasure) and is an important part of Aotearoa's __________ and identity. When we learn Te Reo, we show __________ for Māori culture.
4. Why is Te Reo Māori important in New Zealand? Check all that apply:
It is an official language of New Zealand
It connects us to Māori culture and history
It helps build our national identity
It shows respect for tangata whenua (people of the land)
It is only important for Māori people
🎭 Part 3: Practising Greetings
5. Write a short conversation using Te Reo Māori greetings. Include at least 3 different greetings:
6. Draw a picture showing two people greeting each other using Te Reo Māori. Include speech bubbles with the greetings:
💭 Part 4: Reflection
7. What is one new Te Reo Māori greeting you learned today?
8. How can you and your whānau (family) support Te Reo Māori in your daily life?
9. Complete this sentence: "Te Reo Māori is important because..."
10. Rate how confident you feel using Te Reo Māori greetings (Circle one):
Very confident - I can use them easily
Quite confident - I need a little practice
Not very confident - I need more practice
Not confident - I need lots of help
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