Day 3: It’s All in the Family
Activity 1: The More, the Merrier?
In the 1800s, most families were pretty big. In fact, many
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?
Why I want a big family
I would enjoy being with a big family because I can
play with them they can help me and they support
me when I get a certificate for something that is why
I would like a big family.
me when I get a certificate for something that is why
I would like a big family.
Activity 2: Acknowledging Ancestry
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
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
Ko Maungakiekie te maunga.
Ko Omaru creek te awa (or roto or moana).
Ko Sione te papa, nō Vava’u ia
Ko Kuilei te mama, nō Tongatapu ia
Ko Silia tōku ingoa
Ko tōku kainga noho
Nō reira tēnā koutou,
tēnā koutou,
tēnā tātou katoa.
When you have completed your pepeha, post it on your blog.
You could even post a video of you reading out your pepeha.
You could even post a video of you reading out your pepeha.
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!
My cousin plays the guitar. A interesting fact about
my cousin is that he’s funny and has been good at
playing the guitar ever since he was 5.
My Uncle plays the piano. Every summer my Uncle
invites me and my brothers to his house and we play
game like volleyball and rugby and then we go to town.
My older brother plays the trumpet. Every summer
my brothers, dad and I ride our bikes to Wendy's
and then we eat there. The thing about my brother is
that he loves riding on bikes and has lots of tricks.
BONUS POINTS: 6
Hey there Silia, it's Billy here from the Summer Learning Journey, great to see you are completing activities again today.
ReplyDeleteIt's cool to read about your uncle and cousin playing different instruments.
Can you please share another fact about each of them? And also add another person and share two more facts for the new person.
Thanks, Billy
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ReplyDeleteKia Ora Billy,
ReplyDeleteOk and thanks for always commenting on my blog.
Have a Merry Christmas,
Silia
Thanks for updating, I really appreciate it!
DeleteI love playing volleyball, it is such a great sport, especially on the beach.
What sort of tricks does your brother do on his bike?
Billy
Hey Silia,
ReplyDeleteWow it sounds like your family is very musically talented. Do you know how to play any instruments?
That's very interesting and cool that he can do lots of tricks on a bike, do you like riding bikes and can you do any cool tricks?
Keep up the outstanding work!
Katelyn :)
Hi Katelyn,
ReplyDeleteYes I play the piano and guitar and no I do not know how to do trick on my bike.
Merry Christmas,
Silia
Hey Katelyn & Silia, it's great to see you commenting on each other's blogs.
Delete@Silia what's your favourite song to play on the piano or guitar? Do you sing as well?
@Katelyn do you play any instruments? Do you ride a bike much or do any tricks?
:)
Billy
Hey good morning Silia, thanks for sharing your lovely Pepeha with us. You've done such a great job including so much information. Could you please share with us your favourite line from the Pepeha and also what it means in English?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Billy
Hi silia,
ReplyDeleteOustnading work on thing mmabe you could tell us bit more like what kind of triks can your brother do on his bike like tell what the triks a called.
By Akesa
Hey Silia, thanks for sharing your thoughts on what it would be like to have a big family. You're right, it would be great because they would be able to support you when you were celebrating an accomplishment. However, there might be some downsides. There might not be much food to share and you might have to share a bed or a bedroom with a few siblings.
ReplyDeleteWhat else can you think of that might not be so great about having nine siblings?
Thanks, Billy