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Pūrākau
Pūrākau
Pūrākau are traditionally oral traditions, meaning they are passed down through spoken words rather than written texts. They are deeply intertwined with Māori identity, history, and worldview. Pūrākau encompass a wide range of stories, including creation myths, legends of heroes like Maui, and accounts of significant events in Māori history. While rooted in the past, pūrākau continue to be relevant in contemporary Māori life, serving as a source of inspiration, a reminder of cultural values, and a way of connecting with the past.
Reading Goals:
Making connections and interpretations:
- 7/8 - Notice cultural elements that are represented in a range of texts and explain how these elements communicate meaning.
- 7/8 - Use evidence from a text, together with prior knowledge, to make interpretations of the text, drawing on other texts for comparison
- 7/8 - Identify how people, places, or ideas are represented in texts
Summarising and drawing conclusions:
- 7 - Identify the main ideas and supporting details in texts, and draw conclusions that are well supported by evidence from the text
- 8 - Compare, evaluate, and synthesise the main ideas and themes within and across texts to build meaning
- 8 - Draw conclusions about themes or topics that are well supported by evidence from the text
E hoa mā! Get ready to immerse yourselves in the rich tapestry of Māori pūrākau – myths and legends.
You'll encounter a diverse array of these captivating stories, which are fundamental to understanding Māori culture and their unique worldview.
We will explore these narratives in detail, and to bring our exploration to a close, you'll collaborate in groups to present one of these significant pūrākau to the class.
Ngake and Whātaitai the taniwha of Wellington harbour - T2 Reading PresentationNgake and Whātaitai the taniwha of Wellington harbour
Ngake and Whātaitai the taniwha of Wellington harbour
Aoraki and the Shaping of The South IslandAoraki and the shaping of the South Island
Aoraki and the shaping of the South Island
RH Māori Myths and LegendsTū Te Rakiwhānoa - A Tupuna, a Demi God who shaped the land
Tū Te Rakiwhānoa - A Tupuna, a Demi God who shaped the land
Maui and the Giant FishMaui and the Giant Fish
Maui and the Giant Fish
T2 and T3 Week 3 Literacy Task Board
T2 and T3 Week 3 Literacy Task Board
Oral Language Goals:
Presentation structure:
- Identify and use traditional oral-language structures from their own and others cultures
Audience interest:
- Know that an audience will better understand their points if they use a clear, confident tone, moderate volume, and a steady pace
Once you have completed your presentation - fill in the following self assessment.
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