A Name that Tells a Story

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 a circle. ✔

persuade -To make someone do something by telling them reason why they should do.✔

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

current - The movement of the water in a river or an ocean. ✔

lifeless - When something is not moving and looks dead. ✔

2. Draw the incident that happened at the river.✔

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

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

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

Maybe because they were fighting and then they pushed Te Wanaupani.✔

c) What happened to Te Whanaupani?  He was coughing up some of the water.✔

d) Why was Haumu giving her mokopuna to Mama? So she can replace the baby as Te Whanaupani.✔