Compose the story of 'Moonlight Wishes', Grade 4 Vietnamese Language

Compose the story 'Moonlight Wishes', storytelling section, short 1

Illustration 2:
This year, on that sacred night, my grandmother called my sister back to fulfill her wish. After my sister left, I curiously followed and encountered Ngan at the alley. Ngan, my sister's age, has been blind since childhood. Despite her blindness, Ngan possesses inner and outer beauty. Seeing her wandering alone, I led her.

Illustration 3:
My sister and I arrived at the lake, the atmosphere here still serene and filled with sacredness. I escorted Ngan to the edge of the lake, where she knelt down, the moonlight shimmering on her face as she clasped her hands over her chest and murmured:
- I wish... my sister Yen... our neighbor across the street to recover from illness
After speaking, she stood up, her face radiant with joy. I was astonished by her prayer, 'A person gets to wish once in a lifetime, why did she dedicate that wish to our neighbor?'

Illustration 4:
I took Ngan back home in silence and confusion. Upon arrival, Ngan clasped my hand tightly and said:
- Dear, Yen's family in our neighborhood is the poorest in the village. Last year, Yen turned fifteen. On the full moon night of the first lunar month, her mother fell seriously ill, and she had to take care of her all night. When the moon set, knowing she wouldn't have the chance to make her sacred wish, she cried like rain. Now her mother is still ill, and Ngan wishes for Yen. Being motherless herself, Ngan understands the sorrow of losing a mother.
I understood then. Oh, Ngan, when I turn fifteen, I will...
By Pham Thi Kim Nhuong

2. Retell the entire story.
Answer:
In my hometown, there's a charming tradition: On the full moon night of the first lunar month, all the girls in the village who turn fifteen go to Ham Nguyet Lake, a beautiful and vast lake within the temple grounds, to wash their faces with the lake water and express their life wishes under the moonlight. It is said that most of these wishes come true.
This year, my sister, who studies far away, also turned fifteen. A few days before the first lunar month, my grandmother called her back to participate in this sacred ritual. On that sacred night, after my sister left, I followed her out of curiosity to see what would happen. At the gate, I met Ngan. Ngan is the same age as my sister but has been blind since childhood. Despite her blindness, she exudes both inner and outer beauty. Her long, lustrous hair always carries the faint scent of pomelo flowers, jasmine, and orchids, discreetly tucked behind a hairpin. She makes the best cakes and candies in the village. Seeing her walk out, I understood that she, like her peers, was going to the lake. Feeling sorry for her, I went over and took her hand.
On the way there, I asked her:
- Ngan, what are you going to wish for later? Could you let me know?
Ngan didn't answer me. She silently contemplated something. She probably would wish like other girls: wishing for a happy family life. Although she cannot see, she is so beautiful and diligent, deserving a lot of happiness!
The moonlight bathed everything, gently kissing the earth. The ground and everything seemed to be dyed a pure golden color. Under the beautiful moonlight, I saw Ngan's face, filled with both holy joy and a mysterious air.
My sister and I arrived at the lake. Despite the presence of many other girls, the atmosphere here remained serene and full of sacredness. I brought Ngan to the edge of the lake. She knelt down. Then, slowly, she lowered her hands into the lake's surface, the moonlight shining on her face and hair. Afterward, she clasped her hands over her chest and softly uttered her sacred prayer:
- I wish... my sister Yen... our neighbor across the street to recover from illness.
After speaking, she slowly stood up, her face glowing with happiness.
I looked at her in astonishment: 'A person only gets to wish once in a lifetime, why did she dedicate such a noble wish to our neighbor?.'
I took Ngan back home in silence and confusion. When we were near home, Ngan squeezed my hand tightly, saying:
- Dear, Yen's family in our neighborhood is the poorest in the village. Last year, Yen turned fifteen. On the full moon night of the first lunar month, her mother fell seriously ill, and she had to take care of her all night. When the moon set, knowing she wouldn't have the chance to make her sacred wish, she cried like rain. Now her mother is still ill, and Ngan wishes for Yen. Being motherless herself, Ngan understands the sorrow of losing a mother.
I understood then. Oh, Ngan, when I turn fifteen, I will...
By Pham Thi Kim Nhuong

3. Discussion with peers about the story's content.
a) What does the blind girl pray for in the story?
b) What do the actions of the blind girl reveal about her?
c) Find a happy ending for the story above.
Answer:
a. The blind girl prays for the recovery of Yen's mother - the neighbor of Ngan - from illness, because last year Yen couldn't come to Ham Nguyet Lake to pray due to taking care of her mother. Ngan is an orphan, she understands the pain of losing loved ones, so she doesn't want Yen to experience the same feeling as herself.
b. The actions of the blind girl show that she is compassionate, kind-hearted, and extremely benevolent.
c. The following year, when the protagonist turns 15, on the full moon day of the first lunar month, the girl went to Ham Nguyet Lake and prayed for Ngan to regain her sight. With time passing by, thanks to the help of kind-hearted people and her own efforts, Ngan has regained her sight and has a much happier and fulfilling life than before.
 

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Question 1 (page 69 of Vietnamese Grade 4 textbook): Based on the illustrations (Vietnamese Grade 4 textbook, volume 1, page 69), narrate each segment of the story.
Answer:
1. Illustration 1: In my hometown, there's a cherished tradition. All the girls in the village who turn fifteen go to Ham Nguyet Lake within the temple grounds to wash their faces with the lake water and express their life wishes under the moonlight on the full moon night of the first lunar month. It is said that the wishes of these girls are granted in the future.

2. Illustration 2: This year, on that sacred night, my grandmother called my sister back to fulfill her wish. After my sister left, I curiously followed and encountered Ngan at the alley. Ngan, my sister's age, has been blind since childhood. Despite her blindness, Ngan possesses inner and outer beauty. Seeing her wandering alone, I led her.

3. Illustration 3: My sister and I arrived at the lake, the atmosphere here still serene and filled with sacredness. I escorted Ngan to the edge of the lake, where she knelt down, the moonlight shimmering on her face as she clasped her hands over her chest and murmured:
- I wish... my sister Yen... our neighbor across the street to recover from illness
After speaking, she stood up, her face radiant with joy. I was astonished by her prayer, 'A person gets to wish once in a lifetime, why did she dedicate that wish to our neighbor?'

4. Illustration 4: I took Ngan back home in silence and confusion. Upon arrival, Ngan clasped my hand tightly and said:
- Dear, Yen's family in our neighborhood is the poorest in the village. Last year, Yen turned fifteen. On the full moon night of the first lunar month, her mother fell seriously ill, and she had to take care of her all night. When the moon set, knowing she wouldn't have the chance to make her sacred wish, she cried like rain. Now her mother is still ill, and Ngan wishes for Yen. Being motherless herself, Ngan understands the sorrow of losing loved ones.
I understood then. Oh, Ngan, when I turn fifteen, I will...
The significance of the story: It tells about a girl with a broad and compassionate heart, always thinking about others and living for others.

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Integrity is a prominent lesson in Week 4 of the Vietnamese Language textbook program. Students are tasked with Preparing for the Lesson on Integrity, previewing the content, and answering questions in the textbook.