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Friday, December 8, 2017

Do you know who Maui is?

I have learnt a story about Maui and the giant fish, if you want me to tell you then keep reading!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usually Maui's brothers went fishing a lot. Maui also wanted to go fishing with them as well but when ever he would ask if he could come, they would just make an excuse. Maui really wanted to go fishing so he secretly made a plan... That night, when he was all by himself, he started weaving a fishing line with strong flax. While he was doing that, he also recited a karakia to make his fishing line strong. Once he was finished, he got the jawbone that his ancestor, murirangawhenua had given him, and tied it to the fishing line. When it was early in the morning, he hid in his brothers boat in the hull. When Maui's brothers were trying to pull the canoe, they noticed that the canoe was heavier than usual so they pulled harder.
None of them found out that Maui was hiding in the hull, when they dropped the anchor, they were far away from home, Maui surprised them! The brothers asked him what he is doing here and Maui replied that he is going to be the greatest fisherman. He told them to put their lines in the sea while he says his karakia so that they catch more fish. The boys instantly started catching fish one after an other. Maui then took his hook out and threw it into the sea. His brothers laughed and made fun of his fishing line, but Maui ignored them. He said his Karakia and threw his line in the sea, And a couple of seconds later, the hook got attached to something and the canoe started moving in full speed! The brothers told Maui to cute the line but he refused. Soon a huge fish was pulled to the surface. All the brothers were amazed to see a huge fish that big! Maui ordered his brothers to keep guard on the fish while he gets people to see his fish but while he was gone, the brother chomped greedily on the fish. When Maui was back with people, they were amazed as well and cheered "Maui is the best fisherman!"
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Things I have learnt:

I have learnt things about Maui like, when he wants to do something but nobody helps him, he does it himself because he is determent to do it.

He believes that he can be the best fisherman and people believed it too.

There are different karakia's for every different THING 



2 comments:

  1. Kia Ora Parwin,

    My name is Hazel, and I will be one of the people blogging with you for the Summer Learning Journey :) You have made an awesome start with the activities!

    I liked that you retold the story in your own words; that shows that you really read and understood the story. It's also helpful for anyone reading your blog who has not heard the story before.

    You are right about Maui; he must have been very determined to risk getting caught by his brothers!

    Have you heard any other stories about Maui?

    I look forward to reading all of your posts this summer.

    Hazel :)

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  2. Hey Parwin,

    This is Jade C From the Summer Learning Journey 2018. I also be blogging with you this summer. I can't wait to read more of your activity posts!
    I can see that you have been learning even in the holidays, keep up the amazing work! :)

    I like how you described Maui as a determined person. It's something that I've learnt from the story as well. Sometimes you have to believe in yourself and do your best when no one is there to help you.

    I like how you summarised the whole story in your own words. This is a nice story to share with your parents, friends, and siblings!

    I look forward to reading more of your posts!

    Cheers,
    Jade C.

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