Ngā paki o te tau
Nā Peti Nohotima
He whakarāpopoto
This poem describes the seasons and how the activities of both humans and nature change in the course of these.
Ngā āhuatanga i roto i te tuhinga
He whatu tūkanga
Each verse describes a season and its related taiao activities.
He whatu pānui
Hei tautoko i te kaipānui
- There is a recurring theme across the four verses.
- The language is repetitive.
- The text is laid out in the form of a poem.
- Illustrations support the text.
- Rhythmical reading is encouraged by the use of punctuation.
- The language describes the relationships between changes in the physical environment and the seasons of the year.
Kia mataara!
- This is a very descriptive piece of writing that may be challenging for some readers. You should work with the students on the structure of mōteatea and the types of words used in this form of writing.
He kete kupu
Please ensure that your students are familiar with the words in this 'He kete kupu' and are able to use them confidently.
| ngārara | insects |
| paki | seasons |
| whakapakapaka | to burn or dry |
| punua | a young fledgling |
| whakatā | a time of reflection and growth |
Hei whakaihiihi
- Highlight the italics at the end of each verse. Ask the students about their understanding of the seasons.
- Ask them to tell you the order of the seasons.
- Ask them to talk about their favourite season, explaining why it is their favourite.
Hei whakatā
- When reading, ask the students to identify the keywords that describe the main activities during that season in each of the verses.
Hei wānanga
- Discuss the influence of the seasons on our everyday lives.
- Discuss who Matariki, Tamanuiterā, Hine Raumati, and Hine Ngahuru are.
