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Legends of Aotearoa

Term 1 2021 Weeks 7-10

Themes: Maori Myths

Reading Age: 8-10.5

Main Text

A Piece of Paradise.pdf

Discuss with your teacher the ideas presented in the story. Can you summarise the main points of the story?

Follow Up:

Create an illustration that summarises this story, it can either be digital or on paper, but be creative. Write a short description explaining your creation. Post you creations and description on your Blogs.

Complimentary Text

Southern CrossMāori likened it to an anchor or an aperture, and early European voyagers saw it as a cross: the Southern Cross constellation is a distinctive feature of the southern night sky. Usually depicted as four or five stars, it is in fact made up of thousands of stars.

Activity:

Follow the link and read the story.

Watch the videos along the left hand side of the page for further information.

Scaffolding Text

Who is Maui and why is he so important to the Maori and New Zealand?

Listen to the stories of creation. Answer the questions about what you just watched.

Legends Reading Plan

Remember to Make a copy, and save it in your Reading folder on your drive. Place your name of the document as well.

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