Response to Text

 Response to text:

Kakahu Pekepeke 

by Keri Welham

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

1. A whakairo is… 

a) another word for taonga b) a Maori food

c) a traditional carving d) a gift 

2. The whakairo was gifted to the school in...

a) 1990 b) 1992

c) 2000 d) 2002

3. Explain why the whakairo is called “Kakahu Pekepeke”

→when the person that had the cloak passes away the cloak is handed  to the next person. 

4. True or False: A pekepeke is a cloak.

a) True b) False

5. Which of the following is NOT a taonga that Ōtūmoetai School has?

a) Carvings of Tākitimu waka b) The prow of the Tākitimu waka

c) Murals of the first Principal d) A 125 year old Oak Tree

6. What can the idea of “kakahu pekepeke” (giving a cloak to a family who is mourning) tell us about Maori, and their sense of community?

→ The cloaks bring comfort to the family that is grieving. If another person dies, the cloaks move again. Sharing and love. Even though they aren’t blood related, everyone is considered whānau.

7. How does the design of the whakairo show the importance of the environment to Maori communities and culture?

→ Used waves to represent the springs (water) where they drank from, bathed in and washed their clothes.

Response to Text:

 Kentucky Fried Chicken

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.

1. What is the name of the man on the KFC logo?

a) Kentucky Sanders b) Colonel Chicken

c) Harland Sanders             d) Fried Chicken

2. The first KFC opened in...

a) 1924                     b) 1932

c) 1943         d) 2002

3. What do people leave at the grave of Colonel Sanders?

a) Flowers              b) Buckets of Chicken

c) Signs                         d) Chicken Bones

4. In your own words describe what caused the chicken shortage in 2018

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5. True or False: Fried chicken is more popular than burgers in the USA

a) True b) False

6. Do you think New Zealanders would contact 111 if KFC ran out of chicken here?

Explain your answer.

→Yes,because people might be Angry and call 111 to see if K.F.C still has chicken and because people might only eat chips at K.F.C.

7. Do you think KFC will survive if people want to eat healthier? Why or Why not? Write 3-4 sentences.

→No, because K.F.C Probably want people to still come to K.F.C and Probably people might be on a diet.

Response to Text: Grains (Tuesday W6, T3)

Healthy Grains

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.

1. Grains are a member of the... 

a) Grass Family       b) My Family

c) Tree Family                      d) Herbaceous Family

2. Grains are also known as… 

a) Fruit                     b) Cereal

c) Cookies                   d) Fibers

3. Grains give us a lot of energy because of...

a) Protein                                b) Fiber

c) Magic powers                                      d) Carbohydrates

4. List 5 examples of “Grains”

→Grains are rice,cereal,bread,porridge,pasta and many more.

Foods such as popcorn, rice, and oatmeal are also included in the Grains Group.

Grains are good sources of fibre, carbohydrates, protein and a wide range of vitamins and minerals.

Grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, providing nutrients and energy for a child’s normal growth and development.

 Grains, through carbohydrates, are the main source of energy in the diet

5. True or False: Grains are seeds

a) True b) False

6. Which of these products is NOT made from grain?

a) Cereal                               b) Porridge

c) Bread                   d) Oranges

7. Explain in less than 3 sentences why it is important for humans to include grains in their diet.

→ Because grains are good for you and grains give you a lot of energy from carbohydrates.And also the thing that is made out of gran is good for you like  Porridge and many more and because grain is good for you.

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