1. One paragraph or more discussing how this theme connects to your own life (think of previous experiences, your ʻohana, cultural or spiritual values, other lessons learned in school, etc.)

2. One paragraph or more discussing how this theme connects to the lāhui (think of Kuapapa Nui, possibilities for future Hawaiʻi, actions and solutions to problems in your school/neighborhood/community, etc.)

Aside from that, the personal stories and specific details are up to you. For full credit, your letter should also:

• Restate your theme and evidence from the text

• Demonstrate mindful use of tone and content — remember, you are writing not only to an aliʻi but to your kūpuna; treat this more like an email you might write to your poʻokula

• Show a deep understanding of the theme that clearly conveys to your intended audience (ʻUmi) the connection you made to his moʻolelo

Write your letter in a Google Doc. When pau, come make a new post here on Padlet in your class column and write your topic in the subject line (like an email subject). Then paste the text from your Google Doc directly into the post section (where it says "Write something amazing!"). Finally, on the bottom, include your complete theme statement and submit before the end of class!

As I write this, the natural world around me is showing signs of winter. The sun is rising later in the day, the air is getting cooler, and in many places the abundance of summer has already faded. Winter is here! 

I am not discouraged by this, though. It reminds me that death is part of the cycle of life. I am reminded of this also in the story of your death. When I read about how your people carefully hewed stones for your tomb and went to such great lengths to protect and honor you in death, it shows me that our people treated death, like life, with reverence and respect.

One way this relates to me is our ʻohana's practices with my papa's death. When we laid him to rest on Oʻahu, we showed respect by adorning his gravesite with lei kukui made from Molokai, so he could be reunited with the island where he was born.

A lāhui that shows respect for death promotes Kuapapa Nui because maintaining reverent connections with our ancestors helps citizens to live in peace, knowing their kūpuna are remembered and respected.

Mahalo nui for this manaʻo,

Kumu Maggie

The Hawaiians treated death, like life, with reverence and respect, going to great lengths to protect the bones of their dead.

I think kuleana connects to my life personally because it helps me grow mentally and physically, it helps others, and it gets things in a better state than it was before. For an example, when I do chores, all of these concludes to me, especially to anything that had to be done around me.

Kuleana connects to the lāhui because they help individuals, and organizations achieve their goals, work effectively together, and act responsibly. For an example you can imagine people getting things done together like at a school, Kumu teaching haumāna like a team to get their job done.

Mahalo, Lenox Kekoa KekahukanunuOKekai Naboa-Duque

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To fufill your kuleana with fidelity one must make sacrifices.

Friendship connects to the lāhui because it helps people get more comfortable interacting with one another. Also, it helps people learn more information and if thereʻs any personality traits that are the same or relate to one another. For example, if you like learning about things and another person likes learning about new things thatʻs like that you guys have in common. But, for the personality trait one example for that could be your calm and composed and competitive and another person has the same personality traits then that could be something you have in common.

Mahalo, Leah Kenui

Friendship is valuable and helps you in times of need.

You contributed to this lahui because without your leadership skills so many people would've been hurt and killed because your older bro was not cool, all the people he hurt. you're the reason that all stopped you leaded the kauhale to kill him with stones so that would never happen again.

Mahalo

Holden Close

I think kuleana connects to my life everyday because it helps me realise what is needed to be done.It helps me grow mentally. i learn lots of new things at school which makes me

it also shows what is expected. you

I think leadership connects to me because I try my best to be a leader and lead people to the right thing. Seeing how good of a leader you were it encourages me to be like you. I may not always be a good leader so I try to encourage my friends to also be a leader. For example when my friends make bad choices I try to be a good leader and fix it. Another example is being fair by like inviting people to play and make sure its fair.

Leadership connects to our lahui because everyone can be a good leader if they want to. Another way it connects to our lahui is we need to have more leaders because alot of people make bad choices and we need to fix them. Our lahui has to be good leaders and respect everything. An example is if someone is like not respecting our aina someone has to be a leader and stop it. Another example is if someone is harming another someone has to stop it.

Mahalo, Prince Kaluhimoku

I think that leadership connects to me because every day I have to own up to my actions and take leadership. Also some days I am challenged with the decision to make bad choices or to make good choices. To make good decisions i have to have great leadership.

Leadership is something that every community needs is because without leadership nothing would get done around and everyone would be arguing all over for stuff to happen and nothing would change around the community. And eventually everything would go to bad

Thank you, Kanoe

Leadership played a big part in Umi's Life.

I think this connects to my personal life because I believe the same respect you give others you will get back. For example, when I respect my parents they give me respect back, Also if I want something they will buy because I respect them, but only if its true respect not just respect to get what I want. This is how respect connects to me.

Respect connects to Lāhui because I feel we need to use respect more. I say this because I know there are a lot of people with out familys or homes so when they ask people for food the people they ask will ignore them and not treat them with respect. For example, whenever I go out with my family I always see homless people asking for things and instead of people respecting them they ignore them. This is why I believe we need more respect in the lāhui.. This is also how respect connects to lāhui.

Mahalo,

Elias Gragas

Respect creates a better leader and community.

As I write to you, I had a long and tough journey so far like the summative test I had in ʻolelo Hawaiʻi.  I studied long and hard for my test which came in handy.  I would study before and after school.  The day I had my test in ʻōlelo Hawiʻi it came at me like a beast.  I didnʻt get the score I wanted so I took a retake test and this time I was so much more ready then the last time.  This time I got a better score than I did the first time.   This reminds me of the journey you had which made you become one of the most noted kings of Hawaii.  Sure along the way you had some bad things happen to you but you didnʻt let it get in your way.  When Hakau became king, sure you went into hiding but after hearing the kind of treatment Hakau was giving his people, you made the choice to step up and overthrow Hakau which later on made you a king that Hawaiians still admire today.

The journey will be tough and long, but the outcome will be rewarding.

Mahalo, 

Jaeden Like 

As I think about my Kuleana and how it reflects on my life I can say it helps me get to where I need and want to be. For example, when I really need to study for a test or to do my homework so it doesn't become missing I know it is my kuleana to get it done, so I can get good grades.

Kuleana connects to the lāhui because it can inspire people to do better in life. For example when someone is doing something wrong I hope they think about what there doing and how It can no t only affect them but how it can affect other people.

Mahalo Sadie

I chose care because I think that it connects to my personal life because I believe that the way you care for others is the way that others will care for you. For example this one time I helped this little girl do her homework and in return she helped me take stuff to one of my teaches that I had.

Care is something that every community needs because if a community doesn't care for each other then nothing would get done because if you don't care for each and every person then you won't be able to collaborate with each other and get stuff done.

Mahalo nui loa, Zoey

Care played a big part in his life time.

Mahalo,

Kekai Keolanui-Pina

I think that respect connects to my life because in order to get respect I must respect others. This has helped me to make a lot of friends. I also have to show respect to my teachers by not talking when there talking.

respect is something that everybody should have. When you respect someone and they respect you you can count on them to help you when your at your lowest. That is why i thinks it's important to have respect where ever you go.

Mahalo,

Allen La'a

kuleana is something we need daily. When we show kuleana by doing what is needed to be done. That is why i think you should always do your kuleana

Mahalo

Mauna Kea

I think confidence connects to my personal life because I believe having confidence leads you too success, for example people with lots of confidence in their capabilities approach difficult task as challenges to be mastered rather than as threats to be avoided.

Confidence connects to our Lahui because I feel like we all need confidence to lead us to the right path. Because without confidence you will be in a pot whole and that is not good at all. Also confidence leads you to success, so you don't give up.Confidence also helps us feel ready for life experiences, and when we are confident we are more likely to move forward with people and opportunities, and if things don't work out at first, confidence helps us try again.

Mahalo,

Trinity Lau

Confidence leads you to success.