Day 3: It's all in the family
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Activity 1: The More, the Merrier
In the 1800s, most families were pretty big. In fact, many parents had an average of seven to nine children. Imagine that you were a child in the 1800s and you had nine siblings.
On your blog, please tell us how you would feel. Would you enjoy being a member of such a large family? Why or why not?
I would love to be a member of a big family because i'll have people to laugh with and i would't feel alone. Sometimes, i get annoyed of them but at the end of the day there still my family and i love spending quality time with them, everyday is a memorable day for me. And, why wouldn't you want a big family, they'll make you happy everyday.
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Activity 2: Acknowledging Ancestory
All of us are members of a family. Some of us have large families and some of us have very small families. When I have the opportunity to talk about my family and my ancestry I sometimes choose to use a pepeha. It is a very special way of identifying who I am and where I come from. There are many different versions of pepeha but most provide people with information about who you are and where you come from (i.e. your whakapapa). Use the template provided below to prepare your own unique pepeha. If you need help please watch this short movie clip on preparing a pepeha.
My Pepeha
Ko Mt Wellington te maunga
Ko Tamaki te awa
Ko I Don't Know te waka
Ko Private Info toku tipuna
Ko Tonga iwi
Ko Samoa toku hapu
Ko I Don't know toku marae
Ko New Zealand ahau
Ko Lute raua ko Paula matua
Ko Salote toku ingoa
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Bonus Activity: Fun Family Facts
Everyone’s family is unique. What makes your family special? Choose three people close to you and ask them what their two favourite things to do in summer are.
On your blog, write two fun facts about each person. For example, my Nana plays the bagpipes!
1. My oldest sister loves reading books and eating
2. My older sister loves dressing up and taking photos
3. My younger brother loves playing on the Trampoline and doing backflips
Hey there Salote great job on completing lots of activities. You have done a great job! My name is Billy and I am from the Summer Learning Journey programme. I will be blogging with you this summer.
ReplyDeleteIt has been great to read some interesting facts about your family. What kind of books does your sister like to read?
What two facts would you include about yourself?
Thanks, Billy
Hi again Salote, I have just read your Pepeha. It is great to see that you were able to find and include so much information about your family and history.
ReplyDeleteWhat would you say is your favourite line from your Pepeha and for what reasons?
Thanks, Billy
Malo lelei Salote,
ReplyDeleteNice job on completing your 3rd day.Wow I really enjoyed reading your pepeha.It was fun reading about your family history.It was also fun reading your thought about being in a big family,I also would be in a big family.Well Keep up the good work!
- Nitaa
Hi Salote,
ReplyDeleteRuby here from the Summer Learning Journey!
I've just been reading your first activity. What great thoughts! There would be a lot of love and support in a big family which is a great thing to have! I like what you've said about sometimes getting annoyed at your family but they're still your family. That's an important lesson to learn!
I have 6 people in my family and that's big enough for me. How many people do you have in your family?
Cheers,
Ruby.