SLJ - Week 1 Day 1 Activity 1

Maui and the Giant Fish

It is widely believed that the first people to arrive in New Zealand came from Polynesia. Most historians believe that they landed in New Zealand over 700 years ago. Although they were originally from many different countries, these settlers learned to live together and, eventually, formed their own distinct culture known as ‘Māori.’  Māori have their own language, traditions, and culture.

Follow this link to read a short story about a famous man in Māori mythology – Maui. On your blog, post three facts that you learned about this interesting man. What other stories have you heard about Maui?

Today I read this interesting story about Maui.

  
Here are some facts that I learned about Maui- 

1. Maui wasn't greedy like his brothers.
2. Maui was the youngest brother who caught the big fish.
3. Maui was gifted to be the best fishing man ever.

I also Read the story about the

Legends of Maui Tikitiki-a-Taranga

http://www.deeknow.com/notes/maori/maui.html