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This is a story about two siblings named Tane and his sister Kura. They live in New Zealand over 300 years ago. Listen as Tane and Kura talk about their life long ago. Then you will compare and contrast your life today with their life long ago.

My Life as a Pacific Islander

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My name is Tane and THAT is my sister, Kura. We live with our family in New Zealand. Me and my sister love to have fun playing outside. We like to fly kites and climb trees.

My Life as a Pacific Islander

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My Life as a Pacific Islander

Most days my sister Kura and the other girls in our family weave plant leaves to make decorations, baskets, and clothing.

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My Life as a Pacific Islander

Me and my sister do not go to school. Our family teaches us our lessons, like how to garden and catch food.

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My Life as a Pacific Islander

My family uses a hangi to cook food. A hangi is an underground cooking pit covered with dirt.

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My Life as a Pacific Islander

Write an essay that compares and contrasts your life today with Tane and Kura’s life long ago. Use details to support your writing.

My sister and I play outside.

Kura makes baskets.

I learn how to grow food.

We cook outdoors.

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Write an essay that compares and contrasts your life today with Tane and Kura’s life long ago. Use details to support your writing.

My Life as a Pacific Islander

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Write an essay that compares and contrasts your life today with Tane and Kura’s life long ago. Use details to support your writing.

My Life as a Pacific Islander