Prepare the essay 'Telling a Story: The Enchanting Foot' for Vietnamese Language Class, Grade 4

Prepare the essay 'The Enchanting Foot,' storytelling session

Prepare the essay 'Telling a Story: The Enchanting Foot, Short 1'

Question 1 (page 107 of Vietnamese Language Book 4): Retell the entire story.

Answer:

Paragraph 1: Kí's arms were paralyzed from a young age. Watching other children go to school with books, Kí longed to join. Determined, Kí went to the class to ask the teacher to let him in. When the teacher held Kí's hand and felt the limp, motionless arms, she hesitated to accept him. Disappointed, Kí returned home, crying as he walked.

Besides the Writing the Magical Foot, Storytelling, to excel in Vietnamese 4, students should explore other articles like Writing the Will, Reading Practice, as well as Essay Writing: Practicing Opinion Exchange with Family, Week 11 found in the Vietnamese Writing textbook for grade 4.

Writing the Magical Foot, Storytelling, Short 2

1. Based on the teacher's (or instructor's) narration and the illustrations below, retell each segment of the story

Answer:

Illustration 1: Ký has been paralyzed in both arms since childhood. Seeing other kids carrying books to school, Ký longs for it. Determined, Ký decides to go to the class and request admission.
Illustration 2: Upon learning about Ký's circumstances and the condition of his hands, Teacher Cương hesitates to admit him to the class.

Nguyễn Ngọc Ký is an inspiring example of determination in overcoming challenges. During Uncle Hồ's lifetime, he twice sent his emblem to this brave and resilient student.

2. Retell the entire story.

Answer:

Ký has been paralyzed in both arms since childhood. Seeing other kids carrying books to school, Ký longs for it. Determined, Ký decides to go to the class and request admission.

On that morning, Teacher Cương was preparing to write a spelling lesson on the board when she noticed a boy peeking outside the door. Stepping out, she gently asked:
- What do you want to ask me, dear?

The boy softly replied:
- Ma'am, I would like to ask if you could let me join the class. Is that possible, please?

Teacher Cương held Ký's hand. His two arms were limp, hanging loose, motionless. She shook her head: It's very difficult, my dear. Please go home. Let's see what happens when you grow up a little more.
She briefly saw Ký's eyes moist. He turned around, running back home. It seemed like he was running and crying at the same time.
Teacher Cương returned to the class. Throughout that day's lesson, the image of the boy with two limp arms lingered in her mind.

A few days later, the teacher visited Ký's home. Passing through the gate, she was both surprised and moved to see Ký sitting in the middle of the yard diligently practicing writing. He held a small piece of chalk between his toes and drew crude letters on the ground. The teacher inquired about Ký's health and then handed him some chalk.

Afterward, Ký returned to class. This time, he was admitted to study. The teacher arranged a spot in the corner of the classroom, laid a mat for Ký to practice writing. Holding a pen with his toes, Ký began writing on the paper. The pen didn't follow Ký's intentions; his foot pressed onto the paper, causing it to wrinkle and the ink to smear. Ký's toes became tired. The teacher replaced the pen with a pencil, and Ký persevered. Despite the challenges of controlling the pen with his toes, Ký put in effort to form each letter. Suddenly, he lay back, raising his leg, his face contorted in pain. The teacher and classmates rushed to him. It turned out Ký's foot had cramped, coiling back and unable to stretch out. They had to massage it for a while to relieve the pain. The condition called 'cramp' tormented Ký a lot. Once it happened, it kept recurring. One time, in excruciating pain, Ký threw the pencil into a corner, thinking of quitting school. However, Teacher Cương comforted and encouraged him, advising him to persist and practice gradually. Each classmate also spoke a supportive word, lending a hand to Ký. With the gentle encouragement from the teacher and the affectionate gestures of classmates, Ký once again held the pen with determination, diligently practicing writing. Ký was patient and resilient. Rain or shine, tired or in pain, with toes aching and sometimes suffering from cramps repeatedly—Ký never gave up. In every class, in the corner of the room, on the small mat, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was always present.

Thanks to persistent practice, Ký succeeded. By the end of the first grade, Ký caught up with his classmates. Ký's writing became more consistent and beautiful. There were times when Ký scored 8, 9, even 10 points in the Writing subject. After years of hard work, Ký took the university entrance exam and became a student at the University of General Studies.

Nguyễn Ngọc Ký is a shining example of determination in overcoming challenges. During Uncle Hồ's lifetime, he twice sent his emblem to this brave and resilient student.

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