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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

ASK EDDIE

Kia Ora Readers! The story that I picked this week in our Hurumanu 2  is the  Ask Eddie. The story is about the Maori student that doesn't know how to speak the Maori language but he is talented boy and good in painting. I will tell you more about the story by answering some question.


Describe Eddie Personality
Eddie is shy because he doesn't know how to speak Maori language and he is good at painting.
How did Eddie feel when the class ask him what a powhiri is?why?
He felt sad and shy when the teacher ask him because even he is Maori he did not know the word Powhiri.
How does Eddie feel when koro tu comes back to school again?why?
 He was happy when he came back to school again because He will teach  the student about Maori song the Waiata .
How does the author feel about culture
I think the Author loved culture that why he made the story ASK EDDIE and maybe his related to the story.
Explain what happens with Eddies Picture and how he felt.
In the picture of Eddie he felt sad and shy because of what they talking  at school.
what is a Kura/powhiri/koha/paepae?
*Kura means a school typically one where lessons are conducted in Maori.
*A powhiri is a Maori Welcoming ceremony involving speeches singing,dancing,and finally the hongi.
*Koha is a New Zealand Maori custom which can be translated as gift,present,offering,donation or contribution.
* Paepae is the group of speakers in a Maori meeting house.

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