Prepare an outline for a personal essay

Prepare an outline for a personal essay on page 46 of Language Arts 10 Volume 1 textbook

Prepare an outline for a personal essay, Short 1

Prepare an outline for a personal essay, Short 2

I. FORMATION OF IDEAS, EXPECTED PLOT

1. In the excerpt, what does writer Nguyen Ngoc talk about?
The writer recounts the process of contemplation and preparation for creating the short story 'Xa Nu Forest'.

2. Through the writer's narrative, what does he/she learn during the process of forming ideas, anticipating the plot to prepare an outline for a personal essay?
To prepare for writing a personal essay, it is necessary to form ideas, anticipate the plot (possibly anticipate the introduction and conclusion of the story), then think, imagine the characters in some relationships and describe events, distinctive details, creating the plot.

II. OUTLINING

1. Question 1: After that night, Sister Dau meets a revolutionary officer and gains enlightenment. In the August 1945 General Uprising, Sister Dau leads a group of farmers to seize the district government, destroy the Japanese rice warehouse for the poor.
- Introduction: After fleeing the official's house, Sister Dau encounters a revolutionary officer.
- Main Body:
+ The August General Uprising erupts, Sister Dau returns to the village.
+ Revolutionary fervor is high, Sister Dau leads a protest to seize the government, destroy the Japanese rice warehouse.
+ After the victory, Sister Dau saves Mr. Dau from the labor camp, distributes rice to poor households.
+ Later, Mr. Dau also gains revolutionary enlightenment, and the couple joins the Party and the people in fighting the enemy, saving the country.
- Conclusion: Life after joining the revolution has improved, and the Dau couple, along with the people, actively contribute.

2. How to create an outline for a personal essay
- Before creating an outline, think about choosing a topic and defining the theme of the article. From the topic and theme, imagine and sketch out the main features of the plot. The plot can be based on the structure: introduction - body (development, climax) - conclusion.
- General outline:
+ Introduction: introduce the story (circumstances, space, time, characters, ...).
+ Body: the events, main details according to the plot development.
+ Conclusion: end the story (can express the character's thoughts or a particularly remarkable, meaningful detail).

III. PRACTICE

1. Create an outline for an essay about the story: 'a diligent student makes some mistakes in 'weak moments' but wakes up in time, 'conquers oneself...', and rises in life, in studies.

- Introduction: introduce the story (a diligent student who, due to peer pressure and excessive electronic gaming, falls behind in studies but wakes up in time due to reading a book by Nguyen Ngoc Ky about the will to live overcoming adversity).

- Body:
++ Linh, a diligent student, excels in English, consistently holding the top position in class.
++ Mid-semester, Linh becomes increasingly close with a group of bad friends who tempt her into going out, playing video games, and skipping study sessions.
++ Initially a bystander, Linh succumbs to the allure and starts gaming excessively, neglecting basic needs and academic responsibilities. Her academic performance falters, and she falls behind.
++ Caught by her mother at an internet cafe after two days away from home, Linh feels ashamed and avoids going to school.
++ The homeroom teacher visits, bringing a book about Nguyen Ngoc Ky.
++ The next morning, Linh arrives at class with enthusiasm, requesting additional homework assignments from the teacher.
++ Linh makes a dedicated effort to start anew and regains the top position in the class.

- Conclusion: Linh's story of downfall in moments of weakness serves as a poignant lesson for all students.

2. Create an outline for an essay about a story that happened in life.

- Introduction: Introduce the story about a compassionate landlord aiding struggling students by preparing daily meals and reducing rent for those in need.

- Body:
++ Amid the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, where everyone is rushing to make money, the landlord in Co Nhue stands out for selflessly helping students with genuine care, without seeking wealth.
++ Every day, the landlord cooks for students, providing a place to rest and relax after exhausting study hours.
++ The landlord willingly reduces rent to assist financially struggling students.
++ The warmth of the landlord's affection is embraced by everyone, earning love and admiration.
++ One day, in old age, the landlord departs due to a brain tumor, leaving behind sorrow for all students, neighbors, and the community.

- Conclusion: The landlord's compassionate heart becomes widely known, even reaching television screens. Though the landlord has passed away, their kindness will endure forever.

Prepare an outline for a short autobiography, Part 3

Forming Ideas, Anticipating Story Structure

1. In the text, writer Nguyên Ngọc recounts the story of contemplating and preparing to compose the short story 'Forest of Snakes'.

2. Through the author's narrative, a lesson can be derived:
Firstly, to prepare for writing a personal text, one needs to form ideas, anticipate the story structure, think, and imagine characters along with significant events and details that make up the story. Next, it's essential to create an outline (from general to detailed) consisting of three parts: introduction - body - conclusion.

Create an Outline

Question 1 (page 45 Textbook Vietnamese Literature Grade 10): Develop an outline for an essay narrating one of the two stories:

Narrative of Transformation:
- An, feeling neglected by family, succumbs to despair
- Slowly transforms into a different person
+ In class: ignores lectures, sneaks out to play video games, hangs out with a troublesome peer group
+ At home: frequently causes trouble, lies to parents, and leaves home
- The teacher notices An's changes and advises a return to academics
- An realizes mistakes and gradually reverts to his former self, despite bad influences from friends.

Conclusion: - Emphasizes that triumphing over oneself is a victory to be proud of
- Extracts a lesson for self-improvement.

Question 2 (page 46 Vietnamese Literature Grade 10 Book 1): Outline a story from real life

Opening: - Introduce characters: Binh and Nam
+ Binh, a physically challenged child, unable to walk
+ Nam, Binh's childhood friend
- Upon entering 6th grade, Binh's father passes away, forcing him to quit school as no one can take him.

Introduction: - On the first day of school, Nam notices Binh's absence in class
- Visits Binh's home and discovers Binh feeling down
- After inquiring, Nam persuades his mother to let him take Binh to school
- The two friends study together and both successfully enter the provincial High School for the Gifted

Conclusion: - Praises the beautiful friendship between Binh and Nam
- Sets them as role models, encouraging greater effort in studies and appreciation for what they have.

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