This is the writing task for online learning and it was about if kapa haka was good or not. My opinion was that it was good and here is my writing to prove that.
Do you think kapa haka is good for you? If someone asked me that I would answer yes. Here is why.
First of all, kapa haka can keep you active. At school (when there wasn’t covid) we did the haka every school morning. This kept us really active because instead of just going to class and doing the roll, and doing work, we can have something to look forward to. Also sometimes Kahikatea does the haka for our brain breaks and that can help us take a break from screen time and help us keep fit during the day.
Secondly, kapa haka involves teamwork. This one is a no brainer. We all have to work together to time the takahea correctly and the chest slaps, all the actions have to be in time. Also another thing, the leaders lead the haka and we need to be on time with them otherwise it would be awkward when the leader hasn’t even spoken and then we’re already talking.
Thirdly, kapa haka incorporates music and sport. When we’re doing haka we’re singing and dancing. Kapa Haka means “group” and “dance”. When we’re doing the actions it keeps us fit. While we’re doing the actions we are singing the haka.
Finally, kapa haka is a cultural dance and it can be significant to someone. Kapa Haka is a cultural dance from around the world. It's like how Spain has Flamenco. Or India has Bhangra. New Zealand has the Haka. Flamenco can be significant to Spanish culture and the Dragon Dance significant to Chinese culture. The Haka is significant to us.
So here are my reasons why Kapa Haka is good for you. Honestly, I don’t think I can find any bad things about Kapa Haka. I think it’s just a cool thing that is significant to Māori culture.
I enjoyed this activity because it was fun doing research about kapa haka. (like how kapa haka means group and dance)
What is your opinion on this?
Great writing Nicholas.
ReplyDeleteI like the point you made about kapa haka involving both music and sport. I also think it was good you mentioned how other countries have their own cultural dances which is significant to them.
Next time remember to add the N.L and R.T for this writing task. This could be found on the writing slide in the top left hand corner. I think you could also add a few more labels to this post such as: kapa haka, point of view, online learning.