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What is Matariki?

Matariki is a Maori name for a star cluster in the Taurus Constellation in the Milky Way. They are also known as the Seven Sisters. In Japan it is known as Subaru. Maori celebrate Matariki because it signals the end of the traditional harvest and the beginning of the Maori New Year. If the stars were clear it would mean that there would be a productive year. If they were hazy and bunched together it would mean that a cold year would be coming.

When does Matariki occur?

Matariki occurs at the end of May or at the beginning of June. Matariki celebrations usually begin on the day of the first new moon that follows the appearance of Matariki. Some people celebrate when Matariki is seen in the dawn sky instead or after the appearance of a full moon.

What are the themes of Matariki?

Matariki is the season when people share and eat food and enjoy big feasts. It is also the year to prepare the land for planting and for catching fish. It is the new season for planting crops. Some people have parties and celebrations during Matariki or they fly kites. The kites represent the Maori ancestors in the night sky.

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============================================================================================================== Goal One~ ◕ ω ◕ My goal is to show awareness of purpose and target the audience through choice of content, language and writing. I will achieve this goal by using appropriate words that will make sense in my writing. I will also use more effective words that will intrigue the reader or the audience want to read or hear more. I will get help and support from my teacher and classmates. I will try to achieve this goal at school.

Goal Two~ ◕ ω < My goal is to show thoughtful selections and development of setting characters and events. I will achieve this goal by adding more detail to the setting, characters and events so that I can improve on my writing. I will also choose the best choices that will help me make my writing better. I will get encouragement from my teacher and friends. I hope to achieve this goal at school.

Goal Three~ ｡◕‿◕｡ My goal is to use a range of effective content within and between paragraphs. I will achieve this goal by making my writing more interesting with adjectives and by using compound, complex and simple sentences. I will get help from my teacher and family members at home. I hope to achieve this goal at school and at home.

Goal Four~ ๑۩۩.. ..۩۩๑ ๑۩۞۩๑ My goal is to select and use a range of vocabulary to suit the purpose. I will achieve this goal by using and choosing the best words that will fit in my writing. I will check my spelling before writing it and make sure I have the right punctuation. I will make sure that I use a capital letter when I am writing after a full stop.I will get support from my teacher and classmates. I hope to achieve this goal at school.

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Maori Language Week is a government-sponsored activity intended to encourage New Zealanders to promote the use of Maori Language. It has been celebrated since 1975. It is a time to use and learn more Maori phrases. Many organisations participate including schools, libraries, government departments etc. Māori Language Week is from 4–10 July. This year's theme is Manaakitanga. The official languages of NZ are Maori, English and Sign Language. ^w^

At school we are learning how to say and pronounce verbs and pronouns in our Reading Book. We have learnt how to say the opposite of different words. We have also learnt personal pronouns and how to ask someone how they were. We have learnt how to say and greetings and phrases and have written it in our books.

Bibliography:~ Google, Wikipedia