Recount writing --- At the Marae

I am learning to use the correct structure and language for Recount Writing.

At the Marae

On Tuesday night me, Uncle Matt and Konrad drove to Matawaia Marae in Matawaia for my Nana Girl’s tangi.

When we arrived at the marae I saw heaps of people. They were getting the kai ready. I felt sad because Nana Girl died. Everyone was crying and feeling sorry for Nana Girl.

I saw Andy, my cousin, Cash, Rangimarie and Traeh.

First me Andy, Cash, Traeh and Rangimarie were playing tiggy. Andy always wants to be in because he is the fastest.  I was running as fast as I could.

When Nana Girl arrived at the marae we were still playing outside and then we had to go in the whare to see Nana Girl. People were crying and feeling very sad. Everyone started doing a mihi for her and we were singing songs. I was listening and hearing people’s mihi to Nana Girl. I felt very sad and sorry for Nana Girl’s family.

After that it was Kai time. So I washed my hands and had a feed. The Kai was delicious and very yummy.

Then I went back outside. It was very cold. I felt so cold from the wind. It was as cold as ice.

When I got into the marae I sat down and had a rest. Later on my Mum called me to go home.