Hei mahi

Taonga

Read the text Taonga.

Think about something special to you - your own taonga.

In your writing book, first, describe your taonga: Looks? Smells? Tastes? Sounds? Feels?

Then, explain why your taonga is special to you.

You should have two paragraphs: one that describes your taonga & one that explains what makes it special.

Lost Treasure

Read the text Lost Treasure.

Using full sentences in your reading book, answer the comprehension questions to show you understood the text.

Then, in your writing book, think about Nan's special teaspoon. First, describe Nan's special teaspoon. Then, explain why this teaspoon is special to Nan.

You should have two paragraphs: one descriptive and one explanation.

Pepeha & Toku Pepeha

Read both texts.

In your reading book, answer the comprehension questions to show you understood the texts.

Then, in your writing book, list three new things you have learnt from reading each text - you will have six new things in total.

After that, using A4 paper, draw your own representation of each part of your pepeha: maunga, awa, waka, marae, iwi, hapu, etc. Colour it in using felt, pencil, or pastel.

Add a label that explains each part of your picture, or write a short paragraph about your picture at the bottom.

Whānau

Read the text Whānau.

In your reading book, answer the comprehension questions using full sentences, to show you understood the text.

Think about the main ideas in the text, including characters and events. Then, in your writing book, summarise the text in your own words.