Whio

He whakarāpopoto

This play is about learning how to whistle.

He whāinga ako

To learn how to whistle.

He whatu pānui

Hei tautoko i te kaipānui

• This is a short play. The characters have at least two speaking parts each.
• The play actively encourages cooperation to help others to acquire a new skill.
• The sequence of events is noted: tuatahi, tuarua ...
• The students initiate opportunities to share their own skills with others.

He kete kupu

Hei wānanga i te reo

• Discuss the use of comparisons: āhua rite ki te ...; kia ōrite ki ...
• Many types of commands are used in the text: The use of the prefix 'whaka' to turn a verb into a command, for example, 'whakapiri', and 'whakamahi'; the addition of a passive ending, for example 'porohitangia'; and the use of the imperative 'me'. Discuss these with the students.
• Consider the use of two different negative constructions: kāore au ..., kaua e ...
• Get the students to look at the use of the phrases: nehā, tēnā, ka tika tēnā, māmā noa iho, ka wani kē!

Hei whakaihiihi

• Conduct an informal survey to find out who can whistle and who can't.
• Name some of the reasons we whistle – to call a dog, imitate a bird or animal, umpire a game, and practise a tune.

Hei whakatā

• Identify qualities that some characters will need: for example, a kaiako needs to be direct and authoritative.
• Practise certain actions: for example, making a sound like a goat, and emphasising certain facial features like the eyes.

Hei wānanga

• Encourage students to try different roles in the play.
• Create a 'what do you do' chart identifying steps to overcome shyness when learning a new skill.
• Try whistling tunes other than 'Tīrama, tīrama.'

Hei mahi

• Research different wind instruments, for example pūtōrino, kōauau, recorder, flute. Share your findings.
• Create a windscape using natural and man made whistles.

He whakapuaki māramatanga

1. He aha te kaupapa o te whakaari? (Ka ako tētahi tamaiti ki te whio.)
2. Kei whea te mahi whakaari e tū ana? (Kei te akomanga.)
3. Ko wai te tamaiti kāore i te mōhio ki te whio? (Ko Huia.)
4. Nā wai a Huia i whakatenatena? (Nā ngā kaiwhakaari katoa.)
5. He aha ngā waiata ka taea e koe te whio? (Ka rerekē ngā whakautu.)

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