A Name that Tells a Story - Pt 2, No 3, 2007

1. Find the meanings of these words from the story.

loop - A curve or circle.✔

persuade - To make someone do something, by telling them reasons why they should do it.✔

desperate - If you are desperate, you will do anything to change your situation.✔

current - The movement of water in a river.✔

lifeless - Lifeless is when something is dead.✔

2. Draw the incident that happened at the river.

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3. Answer these comprehension questions to show your understanding of the text.

a) Where were the boys playing? The boys were playing by the river.✔

b) Why do you think the boys pushed Te Whanaupani into the water?

The boys pushed Te Whanaupani because he was going to tell Mama on them and then the said I don’t care.✔

c) What happened to Te Whanaupani? Te Whanaupani swallowed the water from the river.✔

d) Why was Haumu giving her mokopuna to Mama?

Haumu was giving her mokopuna to Mama because she thought Te Whanaupani had died in the river.✔

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