Matariki Returns

Matariki Returns

We are learning to identify the writer's purpose.

Answer the following questions:

1. What does ‘Matariki’ directly translate to in English?  the directly translate  means the little “eyes”(mata riki) or eyes of god” (mata ariki).
   
   
2. Which month of the year do you need to keep a close eye out for Matariki to return? on june to july in the cold and winter.
   
   
3. What does Matariki look like when it returns? it’s  the rise of the seven stars and time to celebrate with your family and friends.
   
   
4. What does it mean for the Maori people when Matariki returns? when matariki as rise it’s time for hunting and fishing and growing crops.
   
   
5. What did the Maori people do in the months leading up to Matariki? they where talking about the legends about matariki.
   
   
6. Why is Matariki an important time? it’s important for the maori  people to gather around and celebrate with the family that you haven't seen in a month and it’s the maori new year
   
   
7. Outline one legend believed about Matariki? rongomatane is one of the seven of the gods but rongo is the gods of peace.
   
   
8. Think of ways that we, as a class could celebrate Matariki. Record your idea below… cooking seven cookie stars.