Thursday, December 14, 2017

Summer learning journey week 1 day 1

Summer learning journey (day 1)

The Activity: read a short story about a famous man in Maori mythology - Maui. Post three facts that you learned about this interesting man. What other stories have you heard about Maui?


1- The giant fish that Maui caught is the North Island.
2- Maui said his karakia to give the fishing line more strength.
3- The canoe that Maui and his brothers used it the South Island.
  
I also heard that Maui is a demi god and his fish hook gives him the power to change into animals.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 14, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    Hi Emily, I like how your facts are different and are right out of the story we had to read. I have also heard that story about Maui to.

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  2. Ruby SLJDecember 20, 2017 at 2:40 PM

    Hi Emily,

    My name's Ruby and I'm one of the people who will be blogging with you for the Summer Learning Journey this summer. Well done making a start on the activities!

    These are three really good facts. I like that you have talked about Maui saying a karakia to strengthen his fishing line. Do you say karakia's at school?

    I bet you have seen the movie "Moana" and that is how you know about his ability to shape shift! Am I right? :) There are so many stories about Maui! If you thought this one was good and would like to read another one here is the link to Maui and the Sun: http://eng.mataurangamaori.tki.org.nz/Support-materials/Te-Reo-Maori/Maori-Myths-Legends-and-Contemporary-Stories/How-Maui-slowed-the-sun

    Let me know if you enjoy it!
    Cheers,
    Ruby.

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  3. ElleeJanuary 12, 2018 at 4:22 PM

    Hi Emily!

    My name is Ellee, I am working alongside Emiely and Allie commenting on blogs for the Summer Learning Journey!

    Looks like you are off to a great start with the tasks!
    I really enjoyed reading your facts from the Maui story - Did you have a favourite part? I thought it was funny when one of the brothers got angry at the other for weighing down the boat and told him he had been eating too much kumara! :)

    I also think it's really cool that Maui can change into different animals, I think I would like to turn into a turtle and swim through the ocean. What would you change into?

    Keep up the great work with your blog Emily!
    Ellee :)

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