Starter quiz
- Which of the following best describes the term 'narrative'?
- factual information arranged in a logical order
- spoken or written connected events like a story ✓
- text that presents arguments and evidence
- sequence of images that depict a series of actions without words
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- Which of these devices involves giving human characteristics to non-human objects or animals in a narrative?
- metaphor
- simile
- personification ✓
- repetition
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- Which sentence uses the past tense correctly?
- They is playing outside.
- She runned to the store.
- He wrote a letter to his friend. ✓
- I eated my lunch quickly.
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- Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession?
- The cat's toy is under the sofa. ✓
- The cats' are playing outside.
- The boys books are on the table.
- The dogs barking is loud.
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- Which of the following is an example of a sentence you would find in a first person narrative?
- She walked down the street, enjoying the sunny day.
- You walk into the room and you see a mysterious box on the table.
- I found an old diary in the attic and I decided to read it. ✓
- They travelled across the country in a small van.
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- Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for contraction?
- They are going to the beach on Saturday.
- I cant wait to see the new movie.
- The dog's tail wagged happily.
- It's raining outside right now. ✓
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Exit quiz
- True or false? New Zealand is made up of two main islands: the North Island and the South Island.
- True ✓
- False
- New Zealand has a diverse cultural heritage with influences from Maori, Pacific Island and which other cultures?
- Asian ✓
- European ✓
- Antarctican
- African
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- Which of the following forms of artistic expression are Maori people renowned for?
- tattooing ✓
- carving ✓
- origami
- weaving ✓
- pop art
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- In the story of 'Whale Rider', who rode on the back of the whale?
- Paikea ✓
- Koro
- Nanny Flowers
- Uncle Rawiri
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- Fill in the blanks with the following. 'A __________ becomes stranded on a beach near the village.'
- pod of whales ✓
- pod of dolphins
- bale of turtles
- colony of seals
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- When does Paikea's grandfather, Koro, finally recognise her as the next leader and his successor?
- when she learns the skills and knowedge of a male leader
- when she completes her first piece of art
- when she rides on the back of a whale ✓
- when she sings and performs in a show
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Maori people were the first people to settle in New Zealand.
- Maori culture and tradition play a significant role in national identity.
- Maori people have a strong spiritual connection to the land and environment.
- ‘Whale Rider’ is a novel by Witi Ihimaera and it has been adapted into a film.
- ‘Whale Rider’ is a powerful story of tradition and it has themes of courage and breaking down barriers.
Common misconception
Maori culture is confined to historical practices and traditions only. It is not present in contemporary society.
Maori culture continues to adapt and thrive in contemporary society. Maori people are active in politics, arts, business and academia, contributing to the broader New Zealand society and global community.
Keywords
Culture - the way people live according to their beliefs, language, history or shared values
Maori - the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand
New zealand - an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean
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