Crafting the briefest rendition of 'Chilly Wind at the Beginning of the Season,' English Literature, Grade 6, Connected Knowledge and Technology

Delving into 'Chilly Wind at the Beginning of the Season,' English Literature, Grade 6, Connected Knowledge and Technology

Prepping 'Chilly Wind at the Beginning of the Season,' English Literature, Grade 6, Connected Knowledge and Technology

I. Before Reading

* Suggestions for Pre-Reading:

1. Share a story of assistance or kindness you've either extended to someone or received.

- Once, during the District-level Academic Excellence Competition, I forgot my pencil case at home. Seeing my distress, the classmate beside me advised me to stay calm. Subsequently, they lent me their spare pencil. Thanks to that, I could complete the exam smoothly.
 

2. Upon reading the title 'Chilly Wind at the Beginning of the Season,' what story do you anticipate the author will tell?

- I anticipate the story the author will tell to be either related to or taking place in the winter season.
 

II. Reading the Text

* Suggestions for Reading the Text:
 

1. Observing: Pay attention to Sơn's feelings about the weather and scenery.

- Sơn notices changes in the weather and scenery, describing it as 'dry white soil, always with a breeze stirring up small dust clouds, blowing around dry, rustling leaves. The sky isn't overcast, just a hazy white. The orchids in pots, their leaves trembling, seem to be recoiling from the cold.'
 

2. Predicting: Will the old padded jacket make an appearance in the next part of the story?

- The old padded jacket will make an appearance in the next part of the story.
 

3. Monitoring: Pay attention to the details describing the appearance of the young children at the market.

- Details describing the appearance of the young children at the market:
+ They wear brownish-gray clothes, patched in many places.
+ Their lips are purple, their skin has darkened.
 

4. Monitoring: How is the outward appearance of Hiên described?

- Hiên's outward appearance is described as: 'standing lean against a pillar of the stall, only wearing a tattered piece of cloth, exposing both back and arms.'
 

5. Monitoring: Pay attention to the details describing Sơn's thoughts and emotions.

- Details describing Sơn's thoughts and emotions:
+ Sơn reflects on the impoverished circumstances of Hiên's family: 'Hiên's mom is very poor, she only scavenges for crabs and snails, where would she get money to buy clothes for her child.'
+ Sơn feels compassion for Hiên: 'Feeling pity, just as the dawn breaks, Sơn remembered how he used to feel for Duyên back then...'
+ Sơn comes up with a kind idea, so he timidly asks his sister: 'Or shall we give him our old padded jacket, sister.'
 

6. Monitoring: Pay attention to the dialogue between the old lady and Sơn, between the two siblings Sơn.

- The dialogue between the old lady and Sơn, between the two siblings Sơn, revealed Sơn's tender and pure heart. He really wants to help others but is also afraid of his mother's reprimands.
 

7. Prediction: In your opinion, will Sơn's mother punish the two siblings, Sơn? What leads you to speculate this way?

- In my opinion, Sơn's mother will not punish the two siblings, Sơn. I speculate this because when reading the story, I perceive Sơn's mother as a kind-hearted and loving person.
 

8. Comparison: Did you guess correctly what happens in the conclusion of this story?

 - I guessed correctly.
 

III. After Reading:

* Suggestions for Answering After Reading:
 

Question 1 (page 73, Literature Textbook Grade 6, Volume 1):

- The story is narrated in the third person's perspective.
 

Question 2 (page 73, Literature Textbook Grade 6, Volume 1):

- Some details and images describing the attitude of Sơn's sisters towards the other children:
+ Sơn and sister Lan play affectionately with the kids at the market, showing no sign of arrogance or disdain like Sơn's cousins.
+ Sister Lan waves to call Hiên, who is still leaning against the pole.
+ Sơn feels compassionate towards Hiên.
+ Sơn has a kind thought, which is to give Hiên Duyên's old padded jacket.
 

Question 3 (page 73, Literature Textbook Grade 6, Volume 1):

* Sentence describing Sơn's thoughts when:
- Hearing his mother and the old lady talk about Duyên's old padded jacket:
+ 'Sơn remembers Duyên, deeply moved and filled with love for her.'
+ 'Sơn sees his mother shedding a tear or two.'
- When Sơn recalls the impoverished life of Hiên and his mother:
+ 'Sơn feels compassion...'
+ 'A kind thought suddenly flashes through his mind,...'
=> Sơn is an emotional, loving, and empathetic boy. He always cares for those around him.

Crafting a concise rendition of 'Chilly Wind at the Beginning of the Season,' English Literature Grade 6, Connected Knowledge and Technology

Question 4 (page 73, Literature Textbook Grade 6, Volume 1):

- Sơn feels 'a natural warmth and joy in his heart.'
- The significance of sharing: when we give love, we receive joy and happiness in return.
 

Question 5 (page 73, Literature Textbook Grade 6, Volume 1):

- Rushing to find Hiên to reclaim the old padded jacket did not diminish my favorable impression of the character Sơn.
- I believe Sơn acted hastily out of fear of being scolded by his mother, hence the rush to find Hiên and reclaim the jacket. This is a common psychology among children when they feel guilty.

Question 6 (page 73, Literature Textbook Grade 6, Volume 1):

- Hiên's mother's behavior demonstrates her honesty, despite being poor she doesn't do anything against her conscience 'hungry but clean, tattered but fragrant'.
- Sơn's mother's behavior reflects her loving and caring nature, showing her joy and happiness when her children help and share with others.
 

Question 7 (page 73, Literature Textbook Grade 6, Volume 1):

- I enjoy these passages. Because:
+ The author vividly depicts the winter scenery.
+ The author uses simple language, familiar imagery, making it easy for me to feel and imagine.
 

Question 8 (page 74, Literature Textbook Grade 6, Volume 1):

- Similarities:
+ Both characters are young girls.
+ Both lead impoverished, pitiable lives.
+ The stories involving both characters take place in winter.
- Differences:
+ The little match girl: doesn't receive love and dies in a tragic scene.
+ Hiên: receives love and care from everyone.
* Writing Connection to Reading
There are many young characters in the story 'Chilly Wind at the Beginning of the Season.' Write a paragraph (about 5-7 sentences) expressing your impressions of a character you find interesting.
- Students write based on their own feelings.
* Suggestions:
In 'Chilly Wind at the Beginning of the Season' by author Thạch Lam, the character Hiên has left me with many reflections. Amidst the freezing winter, she dresses very shabbily 'a tattered piece of cloth, exposing both back and arms'. Despite being poor, she doesn't complain but accepts shivering, trembling due to the cold. When asked by sister Lan, she honestly reveals her own sadness. It can be said that Hiên is a child with a tender, pure soul. Through this, I also sense the author's love and respect for the unfortunate fates.

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It can be seen that writer Thạch Lam has realistically depicted children's lives through the short story 'Chilly Wind at the Beginning of the Season.' Pay attention to grasp the content firmly, then write essays related to the work such as A Paragraph Reflecting on a Child Character in Chilly Wind at the Beginning of the Season. If you encounter difficulties in preparing for the new lesson, visit Mytour to refer to concise, high-quality Grade 6 Vietnamese lesson plans and sample essays, such as:
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