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Ashleigh Keogh

Māori Myths and Legends - Rona and the Moon

Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subjects: World Languages, Reading

Student Instructions

Māori myths and legends tell stories about how the world came to be. 1. Watch and read the Maori Myth called: Rona and the Moon by clicking on the link 2. Tap add 3. Page 1 & 2: label Write or mic record your voice to answer the questions. - What did Rona do that upset her husband and sons? - In the story Rona began to prepare a meal in a hangi. What is a hangi? - Why did Rona become so angry at the moon? - Why did the moon grab Rona? - What might you see if you look up to the moon according to this myth? 4. Page 3: Draw an image of Rona and the Moon. Take a photo and upload it here. OR you can pen use the drawing tools in Seesaw. 5. Press check to submit your work.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

Summary: Rona is renowned for her bad temper. As she gathers materials to prepare a hangi for her family, her path lit by moonlight, she stumbles as a cloud passes over the moon and darkens her way. Her curses at the moon are not unheard

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