Matariki

This week we have been learning to use visual language features.
I enjoyed writing about Matariki and how I never knew that there were nine stars.
I found it tricky to put it in my own words.
My digital learning object shows that I can copy and paste my work onto my blog.
Here is my writing.

What is Matariki
Matariki is the name for a Māori cluster which is only visible in our sky at night time. It only can be seen at a specific time in the night. In June/July, Matariki will appear in the sky. It is time to celebrate new life to remember those who've passed and to plan for the future. It also is a time to spend with family/friends.

How many stars does Matariki
Matariki has nine stars but you can only see them with a telescope and with our naked eye we can only see seven stars. Dr Rangi Matamua has been researching Matariki for over 30 years as part of his research he found that some of his own ancestors were able to see the nine stars.

The nine stars of Matariki

Matariki
Matariki is the star that symbolizes reflection, our connection to the world and is also connected to health and wellbeing of people.

Pōhutukawa
Pōhutukawa is connected to those who have died.

Waitī
Waitī is connected to all the creatures like eel, freshwater fish and crayfish and the food sources that are sustained by those waters.

Waitā
Waitā is connected with the ocean, and the food sources.

Waipuna-ā-Rangi
Waipuna-ā-Rangi makes rain like stormy rain.

Tupuānuku
Tupuānuku is the star that is connected to the things that grow in the soil.

Tupuārangi
Tupuārangi is connected with the things that grow up on trees like berries, fruits and birds

Urunigi
Urunigi is the star that is connected to the winds.

Hiwa-i-te-Rangi
Hiwa-i-te-Rangi represents wishes and hope for the coming year.