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2. Reference lesson number 3
Your (his/her) youth union will introduce an outstanding member to run for the Executive Committee of the Provincial Youth Union. You (he/she) should write a brief biography about that member.
1. Purpose: Introduce outstanding members running for the Executive Committee of the Provincial Youth Union. Specifically focus on introducing academic achievements, especially contributions to the Youth Union and Youth Work.
2. Requirements:
+ Information in the summary biography must be accurate, objective, and exemplary. The contributions of the member must be specific in terms of time and figures.
+ Must be concise.
+ Clear and concise language.
3. Content:
+ Personal information: Full name, year of birth, hometown, family background,...
+ Social activities: Highlight significant social activities with specific timeframes.
+ Contributions, achievements: Highlight outstanding achievements in academics and Youth Union work.
+ General assessment.
3. Reference lesson number 2
1. Situations with notable characteristics:
- Introduce an outstanding member.
+ Young individuals (students, pupils…).
+ Capable of organizing collective activities.
- Participate in running for the executive committee of the Provincial or Municipal Youth Union (a highly socialized youth organization).
2. The process includes the following steps:
- Define the purpose and requirements for writing a brief biography
- Determine the content to be presented in the summary
- Understand the introducer to gather necessary information
- Write the summary biography.
3. Present the summary biography in front of the class.
Dear friends!
In the upcoming Youth Union Congress of the city, I would like to introduce you to… in the list of nominees for the new term's executive committee.
You… born on…, at…, are currently a student…
Throughout three years of schooling, you have been… not only academically excellent but also capable of organizing and managing collective activities effectively…
With your reputation and work experience… I believe… will make positive contributions to the city's youth movement. Therefore, I am honored to nominate you… to the list of candidates.
We sincerely hope that you agree, support my opinion, and focus on voting for you…
4. Reference lesson number 5
Assignment: Your (his/her) youth union will introduce an outstanding member to run for the Executive Committee of the Provincial or Municipal Youth Union. Write a brief biography of that member.
Detailed solution
1. Preparing to write a brief biography
- Purpose: Introduce an outstanding member running for the Executive Committee of the Provincial or Municipal Youth Union.
- Requirements: Objective and truthful information, concise summary, clear language, avoiding rhetorical devices.
- Content presentation: Personal information; Qualifications; Notable achievements, contributions; General assessment.
- Understand the introducer to gather necessary information.
2. Write a brief biography
Nguyen Duc Anh was born on February 22, 2002, in a family of educators in Thinh Liet ward, Hoang Mai district, Hanoi. Duc Anh's grandfather was a veteran revolutionary, and both parents were educators. Duc Anh's elder brother was also a former member of the Municipal Youth Union Executive Committee of Hanoi.
In 11 years of schooling, Duc Anh achieved numerous successes in academics and in activities of the Youth Union and the Pioneer Organization. Academically, Duc Anh consistently maintained excellent academic records and was a member of the school's Mathematics Excellent Student team at Thinh Liet Secondary School and Le Quy Don High School. In terms of activities, Duc Anh actively participated in various school and extracurricular competitions. He demonstrated many talents and won awards in singing and storytelling competitions. Particularly, Duc Anh showed deep concern for social issues such as environmental pollution, and protection of rare animals. He coordinated several meaningful activities to raise awareness about these issues among his schoolmates, such as 'For the Future of Rhinoceroses' and 'Today's Action, Tomorrow's Happiness.'
With excellent academic achievements and meaningful activities, Duc Anh has always been trusted by teachers and friends. Additionally, his sincerity, kindness, and enthusiasm in relationships with those around him are also important strengths. Currently, Duc Anh is the Secretary of the 11D Youth Union, Le Quy Don High School.
Duc Anh's achievements and capabilities demonstrate that he deserves to be a candidate for the Executive Committee of the Hanoi Municipal Youth Union.
5. Reference lesson number 4
Lesson Content
Reinforce the knowledge about writing summary biographies:
- Concepts:
+ A summary biography is an informational document.
+ It is objective and truthful about the life, career of the person being mentioned.
- Purpose:
+ To introduce readers, listeners to the life, career of the person being mentioned.
+ Obtain necessary information about the person of interest.
- Requirements:
+ Summary biographies must be objective, truthful, and accurate.
+ They should have reasonable content and length.
+ The language should be concise, clear, and simple, avoiding rhetorical devices.
- Writing approach:
+ 4 important parts of a summary biography.
+ Steps to write a summary biography.
Practice
1. Write a summary biography of an outstanding member running for election.
a. Apply the writing approach learned to fulfill the requirements of a summary biography.
- Purpose: Introduce an outstanding member running for the Executive Committee of the Provincial or Municipal Youth Union.
- Requirements:
+ Provide accurate, objective, and notable information. Highlight the candidate's academic achievements, especially in Youth Union and team work. Achievements should be specific with precise timeframes and accuracy.
+ Keep the summary biography concise.
+ Maintain a clear and concise writing style.
- Content to include in the summary biography:
+ Background: Full name, date of birth, hometown, education, current leadership position of the candidate.
+ Social activities: Highlight specific, exemplary social activities of the candidate.
+ Contributions: Briefly mention notable achievements in academics and Youth Union work.
+ General evaluation: Is the candidate qualified for candidacy?
b. Provide a specific summary biography:
Dear distinguished delegates, teachers, and all youth members!
In the upcoming Youth Union Congress, our 11A youth group is pleased to introduce Nguyen Trang Nhung as a nominee for the new term's Executive Committee.
Nguyen Trang Nhung was born on June 4, 2003, and is one of the outstanding members of the 11A youth group and B High School.
Throughout 5 years of elementary school, Nhung consistently excelled in academics and school activities. In 4 years of secondary school, Nhung maintained academic excellence and actively participated in group activities, winning the third prize in the city-wide Excellent League Leader competition in grade 9.
While attending B High School, Nhung was awarded the Excellent Youth Union Member of the 10th grade. In the current school year, Nhung continues to demonstrate strong leadership, leading the 11A youth group's activities at the forefront of the school.
With her achievements, Nhung is worthy to be a valuable candidate for the Executive Committee of the city's Youth Union in the upcoming term. We believe Nhung will fulfill her duties well and bring about significant achievements and development for the union. Therefore, we unanimously and sincerely nominate Nguyen Trang Nhung for candidacy. We hope for your support and votes for Nhung.
We sincerely thank you and wish the city's Youth Union great success in its activities.
2. Present the summary biography in front of the class
Students present their work clearly and coherently in front of the class.
