Maui and the Giant Fish

  1. Who is Māui? Maui is a god of newzeland
  2. Why was Māui angry at his brothers? becuse they choped up the giant fish
  3. What is a karakia? Its a prayer from the gods
  4. Who is Tangaroa? The God of the Sea and the Mother of the Gods
  5. ‘…and immediately his line stretched tight.’ What is another word for immediately? Get here now or do this now 
  6. What does ‘Māui’s face beamed’ mean? In shock
  7. Research what pātia and patu are and describe them. Draw or find a picture of them. Its a flaxs plant made in to rope
  8. Why do you think the brothers jumped on the fish ad cut it up? To take the fish for them sellfs

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  1. Hi Caleb

    Thanks for sharing your work on Māui and the Ika. You did a nice job finishing up the questions. I wonder if you can have another look at question #7. I think you have described harakeke, not patu.

    Next time challenge yourself to write your answers in full sentences.

    – Miss Birtch

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