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School Actions Words

Kura Kupu Mahi

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Rārangi

Rārangi mai - line up by me

Rārangi atu - line up over there

Rārangi ki roto - line up inside

Rārangi ki waho - line up outside

What do you think Rārangi means?

Which words do you recognise?

Practice them with your buddy!

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kia tau - settle down

huri mai - turn this way

titiro mai - look this way

whakarongo mai - listen here

turituri - hush, be quiet

whakapaingia te ruma

Clues: Words

What other actions do you remember from the video?

Add a clue underneath!

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  1. Come here, welcome.
  2. Off you go.
  • Bold colours
  • Clear writing
  • Illustration that matches your word.

Create a poster or picture book to display in class to help everyone to speak, kōrero,

in Maori.

Hard Copy

Book or Poster

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hoki atu ki tō - go back to your seat.

katia te kūaha - shut the door

horoia ō ringaringa - wash your hands

whakamaua tō pōtae - put on your hat

tangohia tō pōtae - take off your hat

whakamaua tō hū - put on your shoes

tangohia tō hū - take off your shoes

kohia te rāpihi - collect rubbish

whakahokia tēnei pukapuka - return this book

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Extra practice

Coming Up Next Part 2

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