king and Country

We are learning to show an increasing understanding of how texts are shaped for different purposes and audiences.

How do you think Maori responded when asked to fight in the war?

* An old Maori warrior thought that they shouldn’t be involved in the war because in his words he said that they should let fight their own war and that it was the britishes war to fight.

Think about the date and about New Zealand’s history. How would Maori feel about fighting for the British Empire so soon after being colonised by Britain?

* I think that they would want to fight alongside the british..

Why did Rongo and Tipu want to join up?

* Rongo wanted to attack the british before they could attack the Maori.

Why did their parents have different views about whether they should?

*Because their father’s iwi supports the government and that would be good for him but

For Tipu, is it just a choice between staying with his mother or having an adventure?

* Having an adventure

Has the news from Gallipoli made his choice more complex?

* No because Big George has just died.

Why should he stay with his mother? What is his duty to her?

* Because he needs to help her with the land.

Why does the death of Big George make him want to be with his brother even more?

* I think it's because he might not want the same thing that happened to George happen to his brother Rongo.

What does the image of paddling home together in a waka mean to you? Why is this an effective metaphor?  Think of the whakatauki “He waka eke noa” (we are all in this together)

* I think it means that they are family.

What does it tell you about the brothers and their values?  Are they on their way home?

*I think they might be on their way home but i also think that they won't because they might want to fight for more wars and go adventuring.