Explore the Childhood of Hon-da, a Tale of Dreams and Determination, Literature Class 6, Sky Wings

Unraveling the Narrative: Hon-da's Early Years, Literature Class 6, Sky Wings

Engage in the Study of Hon-da's Brief Childhood, Literature Class 6, Sky Wings

I. Preparation:

* Answering the Preparation Section:

1. Delve deeper into the life of the author Hon-da So-i-chi-ro.

- He was born on November 17, 1906, and passed away on August 5, 1991.
- He is a renowned Japanese engineer, the founder of the famous Hon-da motorcycle and automobile company.
 

II. Comprehension

* Hints for Answering the Comprehension Section:
 

1. What characteristics of a memoir are depicted in section 1?

The information in section 1 reflects the authenticity of the memoir.

2. Explain the significance of the character 'me' recalling his childhood fascination with machinery and small engines.

Significance:
- It demonstrates a passion and interest in machinery from a young age.

3. What subject did young Hon-da struggle with and what was he fascinated by?

Young Hon-da struggled with botany and zoology and was fascinated by batteries, scales, test tubes, and machinery.

4. Illustrate what detail in the story?

The illustration depicts Hon-da's fascination with batteries, scales, test tubes, and screwdrivers.
 

5. Identify borrowed words found in section 3.

Borrowed words: TV, screwdriver, car.
 

6. What does the detail of 'me' sniffing the smell of motor oil from the ground indicate?

The detail of 'me' sniffing the smell of motor oil from the ground indicates the enthusiasm and passion of 'me' for engines and machinery.
 

7. What did young Hon-da do to witness real airplanes performing?

To witness real airplanes performing, Hon-da:
- Secretly took 2 coins.
- Pretended to be calm, secretly took his father's bicycle and went straight to Hamatsu.
- Skipped school.
- Climbed a tree to see the performance.
 

8. Which pilot's attire did the character 'me' mimic? Why?

Prepare for the Reading Comprehension: Hon-da's Childhood in Brief, Literature Class 6, Sky Wings

III. After Reading

* Hints for Answering After Reading:
 

Question 1 page 64 Literature textbook Grade 6 - Volume 1

- Details proving that the character 'me' in childhood greatly loves machinery:
+ Enjoys the work of hammering.
+ Fascinated by the sound and operation of rice milling machines.
+ Intrigued by batteries, scales, test tubes, and machinery.
+ Sniffs the smell of car engine oil from the ground.
+ Skips school to secretly watch airplanes.
 

Question 2 page 64 Literature textbook Grade 6 - Volume 1

I am most impressed by the incident where the character 'me' sniffs the smell of car engine oil from the ground because it shows the innocence, carefree nature of the character as a child and the passion, excitement for machinery.
 

Question 3 page 64 Literature textbook Grade 6 - Volume 1

- The characteristics of a memoir are expressed very clearly in the text.
- Some specific manifestations include:
+ Introduction of the author's personal biography.
+ Exact time, place.
+ The appearance of family members.
+ The author's feelings, emotions, thoughts.
 

Question 4 page 64 Literature textbook Grade 6 - Volume 1

- The early signs of Hon-da's inclination towards engineering are closely related to his later career:
+ Love and passion for engines, machinery.
+ Trying every means to watch airplane shows.

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Passion, enthusiasm for engines, machinery, and determination to reach the goal have helped him achieve his own dreams. Join us in the upcoming lesson preparation:
- Prepare for Writing a Narrative about a Personal Memory
- Prepare for Self-assessment on Exercise 3