Paku
He whakarāpopoto
During a walk up a mountain a family discovers an orphaned baby kea. It would not survive by itself. They decide to take the kea with them and contact Te Papa Atawhai for help.
He whatu pānui
Hei tautoko i te kaipānui
- This story shows students what they can do if they come across an injured native bird.
- The story identifies the weasel as a threat to native birds.
Kia mataara!
- The story encourages the students in taking on a caring role in preserving our living taonga. The kea would have died. Should the family have intervened?
He kete kupu
Ensure that your students are familiar with the words in this 'He kete kupu' and are able to use them confidently.
| whakarērea | abandoned |
| wetekina | untie |
| poipoi | embrace, protect, hold |
| tapaina | give a name |
| hakinohi | nosy parker |
| tūkino | damage |
Hei wānanga i te reo
Āpitihanga 1 – Ngā āheinga reo
| Aroha | Ka pupū ake te aroha i a au |
| Pōuri | He āhua pōuri i roto i ... |
Āpitihanga 2 – Ngā ariā o te reo
| Ngā hongonga | ||
| Te weu ki | ka hoki ki te | 1w |
| Te pūriro tō | I tō mātau | 3w |
Āpitihanga 3 – Te wetewete i te reo
| Kōeke 1 | |
| Te kūmua whaka- | whakarērea, whakamārama |
| Ngā kupu whakahono | Nā reira |
| Ngā pūmahi | Ka, kua, i |
| Ngā kupu āhua | pōuri |
| Kōeke 2 | |
| Ngā pūriro | Tō mātou |
Āpitihanga 4 – Ngā rārangi kupu
Kōeke 1–3
| āhua | he āhua pōuri |
| aroha | Ka aroha. |
| hari | Me hari tātou ... |
| herea | ... i herea i tōna hope |
| kōhimuhimu | ... i kōhimuhimu mai ... |
| maunga | ... i runga i te maunga ... |
| mutu | ka mutu, ka ... |
| nāna | Nāna mātou i ... |
| ohorere | ... ka ohorere au... |
| paku | Nā te paku o tōna ... |
Hei whakaihihi
- In groups get the students to list all the names of the birds they know. Divide the list into native and introduced birds.
- What is an orphan – pani? Have you ever come across an orphaned animal? What did you do?
- What is the best way to help a sparrow flying in a classroom?
- List introduced pests.
- What does a kea look like? Draw one.
- A kea is a type of parrot. What are the characteristics of a parrot?
After reading the story:
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What is the role of Te Papa Atawhai?
Invite a kaimahi from Te Papa Atawhai to talk to the class.
Hei whakatā
- Read an extract from the story. The students check if any tohutō are missing as you read. They highlight the ones you have missed.
- Make a list of synonyms for 'paku'.
- In pairs the students ask each other questions about the story.
Hei wānanga
- Divide the class into two groups. Conduct a debate on the topic, 'When you come across an orphaned wild animal should you leave it or try to save it?'
- In pairs students write down ideas on how to eradicate pests such as weasels. Each pair can then present their ideas for discussion.
Hei mahi kē atu
- The students write a report for Te Papa Atawhai about the kea.
| Te pūrongo mō Te Papa Atawhai |
| Momo manu: |
| Whakarōpūtia:
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| Whakaaturanga:
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| Ngā mea pai: |
He whakapuaki māramatanga
- I hea te whānau i te wā i kite ai rātou i te kea?
- Ki te whakarērea te pīpī kea, ka aha?
- Ko 'Paku' te ingoa o te kea. He aha i tapaina pērā ai?
- Nā wai a Paku i tiaki?
- Ka haere a Paku ki te whare kararehe. Kōrerotia ētahi huapai me ētahi huakino o ngā whare karaehe.
