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Composing the Story of the Milk Tree, Reading Practice
Composing the Story of the Milk Tree, Reading Practice, Short Version 1
1. Why did the boy leave home?
Answer: The boy left home because he was too engrossed in playing and got scolded by his mother, so he left.
2. Upon returning home and not finding his mother, what did the boy do?
Answer: Upon returning home and not finding his mother, the boy hoarsely called out and then embraced a tree inside the house, crying.
3. How do the strange fruits appear on the tree?
Answer:
The strange fruits appear on the tree very rapidly: From the leafy branches, small flower buds emerge, blossoming white like clouds. As the flowers wither, the fruits appear, growing swiftly, with smooth and taut skin, shiny green, then ripening.
4. Which features of the tree evoke the image of a mother?
Response:
The tree's features evoke the image of a mother: Its leaves, one side lush green, the other side red like a mother's tearful eyes awaiting her child. The branches embrace the boy like a mother's arms, comforting and reassuring.
5. In your opinion, what would the boy say if he could meet his mother again?
Response:
If given the chance to see his mother again, the boy would surely embrace her tightly and say:
-Mom, I'm sorry. Please forgive me, Mom!
Message: A mother's profound love for her child.
Preparing for the story of the milk tree, reading practice is a valuable lesson in the Vietnamese Language textbook for grade 2. After this lesson, we will continue to answer questions, along with additional resources to improve our Vietnamese language skills in grade 2.
Lesson Preparation: The Legend of the Milk Tree, Reading Exercise, Short 2
A. READING SKILLS
1. Reading Practice
Accurately read the following words and phrases: 'legend, milk tree, day, vast, tired, object, still, garden, strangely, trembling, bloom, wither, appear, red, comforting'.
2. Reading Guide
The text is written in the form of a narrative, with a general reading tone, leisurely and slow like a storyteller. Pay attention to sentences and passages that express the mother's emotions towards her beloved child: gentle and affectionate tone. Emphasize words that evoke imagery and emotions.
B. UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENT
1. Explanation of Difficult Words
- 'legend': a story from ancient times that is passed down and retold.
- 'fuming': a term describing someone who appears angry and displeased, gesturing angrily with arms and legs, shaking their body.
- 'wandering aimlessly': moving from one place to another without a clear purpose.
- 'flower pedestal': the outermost part of a flower.
2. Understanding the Text
* Question 1: Why did the boy leave home?
- Hint: The boy left home because he .................. by his mother.
* Question 2: What did the boy do when he returned home and didn't find his mother?
- Hint: When he returned home and didn't find his mother, he .................. called ................. and then embraced .................
* Question 3: How did the strange fruit appear on the tree?
- Hint: The strange fruit appeared on the tree in a truly mysterious way. It started 'from the branches and leaves .................... the fruit appeared'.
* Question 4: Which features here evoke the image of the mother?
Hint: Those are the features: 'The other side red ..................... The tree's branches ........................ comforting'.
* Question 5: In your opinion, what would the boy say if he could meet his mother again?
- Hint: In your opinion, if the boy could meet his mother again, he would say to her: 'Mom, I'm sorry .................... I know I was wrong, I hurt you ..................... From now on, I will ..........................'.
In addition to the above content, you can also explore the section Lesson Preparation: Vocabulary and Sentence Practice: Expanding Emotional Vocabulary. Commas to prepare for the content of the Vocabulary and Sentence Practice: Expanding Emotional Vocabulary. Commas Vietnamese Language textbook for grade 2.
In the Vietnamese Language curriculum for grade 2, students need to thoroughly prepare the section Lesson Preparation: Two Brothers, Storytelling.
Details of the content in the section Lesson Preparation: Two Brothers, Reading Practice have been covered by us for students' revision.
