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1. Sample Essay 4
Part I
GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF SUMMARY TEXTS
Can you list some summary texts belonging to the two categories: practical activity summaries and knowledge summary texts?
Detailed solution:
- Summary texts are meant to evaluate and draw lessons after completing a task or a stage of work.
- There are two types of summary texts:
+ Practical activity summaries: for example, end-of-year summaries or reports summarizing a term's achievements of the Youth Union.
+ Knowledge summary texts: such as summaries of Vietnamese folk literature or the Vietnamese language.
Part II
HOW TO WRITE A SUMMARY TEXT
Question 1 (page 175, Literature 12 Textbook, Volume 2)
a. What type of summary text is the above and what language style does it use?
b. Based on the headings and content of the text above, what are the purpose, requirements, structure, and main content of a practical activity summary text?
Detailed solution:
Answer:
a. - This is a practical activity summary text.
- It uses administrative language style.
b. - Purpose: To assess the results objectively and draw lessons after the activity ends.
- Requirements: Accuracy, objectivity.
- Structure: Typically consists of 3 sections:
+ Introduction: Includes the national emblem, motto, name of the issuing organization, place, and date of the document.
+ Main body: Includes objectives, significance, and requirements of the task, followed by a detailed report and evaluation of specific activities, then concluding with lessons or recommendations.
+ Conclusion: Acknowledgments and signatures.
Question 2 (page 175, Literature 12 Textbook, Volume 2)
Read the summary of the Vietnamese language section: language communication activities (pay attention to Section I - Key concepts to remember) and answer the following questions:
a. What type of summary text is the above and what language style does it use?
b. What is the goal of this summary? What are its contents?
Answer:
a. - It is a knowledge summary text.
- It uses a scientific language style.
b. - Purpose: To systematize knowledge.
- Content: A summary of essential knowledge and skills.
Question 3 (page 175, Literature 12 Textbook, Volume 2)
Based on your understanding of both types of summary texts, answer the following:
a. What are the purpose, requirements, and content of a summary text?
b. What is the language style of summary texts?
Answer:
a. - Content: Purpose, requirements, key activities, lessons learned...
- A knowledge summary text provides an overview of the knowledge and research achievements.
b. Depending on the content and purpose, summary texts may use administrative or scientific language styles.
Exercise
Question 1 (page 176, Literature 12 Textbook, Volume 2)
Read the text (Textbook) and answer the questions below.
a. What requirements does the text fulfill as a summary?
b. Some sections of the text have been omitted. Can you guess what events, data, or details might be included in those omitted sections?
c. Compared to the general requirements for summary texts, what is missing from this one?
Answer:
a. - It follows the 3-part structure: introduction, report body, and conclusion.
- The writing is concise, accurate, and clear.
b. The omitted sections likely contain: details about the challenges and achievements, work done, and supporting data.
c. Compared to the general requirements, this text is missing some additional elements like the name of the organization, location, and time, as well as overall performance evaluation.
Question 2 (page 176, Literature 12 Textbook, Volume 2)
Write a summary for the Literature (or Vietnamese Language, or Writing) section of the 12th-grade curriculum.
Answer:
The writer should include the following elements:
- Total number of texts (lessons) studied.
- Categorize by specific characteristics:
+ By genre: How many short stories, poems, etc.?
+ By historical period: How many works from the Resistance War against France, against the US?
+ (For Vietnamese Language or Writing, categorize by lesson group).
- Main content and artistic features of the works.
- A statistical table of all works studied (appendix).
2. Sample Lesson Plan 5
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINAL SUMMARY TEXT
The final summary text consists of two types:
a) Knowledge summary text: used to summarize the essential content after each section or chapter in learning and research.
For example: A summary of Vietnamese literature after the August 1945 Revolution. Summary of essay writing skills.
b) Practical activity summary text: used to review and evaluate the results of a completed task in life.
For example: Year-end summary, summary of the Youth Union work term of the Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union.
HOW TO WRITE A FINAL SUMMARY TEXT
Read the report on the volunteer activity results at the centers for war invalids, wounded soldiers, and people with merits to the country and answer the questions.
a. This document belongs to the practical activity summary category.
b. By reviewing the headings and content, it's clear that the purpose of this document is to objectively and truthfully evaluate the activities of the volunteer youth team from Hanoi University of Education. The structure of the text is similar to an argumentative text, with a complete three-part format.
- Introduction: presenting the goal, meaning, and requirements of the task
- Body: Reporting and evaluating specific tasks (1. Organization, 2. Activity results)
- Conclusion: Reflecting on completed tasks and providing recommendations if necessary (3. General evaluation). The practical activity summary text also includes the typical introduction and conclusion format of an administrative report.
c. The practical activity summary text uses administrative language style, while the knowledge summary text uses scientific language style.
EXERCISES
• Exercise 1
Read the summary of the achievements of the Youth Union and the Volunteer Youth Movement of class 11A for the 2006-2007 school year and answer the following questions:
a) This document meets the criteria for summarizing the activities of the Youth Union in the 2006-2007 academic year, with clear structure and accurate, objective, and concise evaluations of the results.
- In section I: The characteristics of the Youth Union are outlined with the general goals for the 2006-2007 school year.
- In sections II-IV: The specific activities and achievements, or shortcomings, are presented, supported by data, highlighting the Union's efforts during the year.
c) Comparing with the general requirements for a summary text, this document lacks the name of the organization issuing the document and the date and place of writing.
• Exercise 2
To write a knowledge summary of literature, a scientific language style should primarily be used.
Outline:
- Introduction: Purpose and requirements of the summary.
- Body: Discuss:
+ Historical and social context.
+ Characteristics and common features of the movement.
+ The main values and content of political, literary, and artistic works.
- Conclusion: General evaluation and emphasis on the fundamental knowledge.
3. Sample Lesson Plan 1
I. Overview of the Final Summary Text
The purpose of a final summary text is to review, evaluate results, and draw lessons learned after completing a task.
- There are two types:
+ Practical summary: year-end summaries, term-end summaries for the Youth Union
+ Knowledge summary: summary of Vietnamese folk literature, summary of the Vietnamese language
II. How to Write a Final Summary Text
1. a) The document above is a practical activity summary.
- It belongs to the administrative language style.
b) Purpose: To evaluate and assess the results honestly and objectively and draw lessons learned after completing the activity.
Requirements: Accuracy and objectivity.
Structure: 3 parts
- Introduction: National emblem, slogan, organization name, location, date, title.
- Main content:
+ Purpose and significance of the task.
+ Step-by-step report and evaluation of the task.
+ Lessons learned or recommendations.
- Conclusion:
+ Recipient.
+ Signature of the author.
2. - The above document is a knowledge summary.
+ It uses scientific language.
- Purpose: To organize knowledge.
- Content: Summarizes basic knowledge and skills.
3. Content includes: purpose, requirements, main activities, experiences...
- A knowledge summary text systematically presents the knowledge, achievements, and research findings.
- Knowledge summary texts present the knowledge, achievements, and research findings in a sequential manner.
b) Depending on the requirements, the content of a summary text may use either administrative or scientific language style.
Practice
Exercise 1 (page 177, 12th Grade Vietnamese Literature, Volume 2)
a) The provided document meets the following requirements:
- Complete structure with 3 sections.
- Specific content, concise and accurate expressions, appropriate comments, and conclusions.
b) The omitted details are:
- Section I:
+ Benefits and challenges
+ Tasks and goals for the year
- Sections II, III, IV:
+ Tasks and achievements
+ Unfinished tasks
+ Supporting data
c) Missing content includes:
+ Name of the issuing organization
+ Date and place of writing
+ Lessons learned.
Exercise 2 (page 177, 12th Grade Vietnamese Literature, Volume 2)
Total number of documents studied: 33
- Classified by specific features: Vietnamese literature, foreign literature
+ By genre: 22 short stories, 11 poems
+ By historical period: anti-American and anti-French resistance
+ Key content characteristics:
- Reflecting the struggle for national independence during the anti-French and anti-American wars
+ Resilient spirit and strong will to fight
+ Suffering of the people under oppression
- Love for the country, homeland, and people
- Sacred and deep family love
- Love between couples
Narrative art: creating story situations, character development
4. Sample Lesson Plan 2
I. General Overview of the Final Summary Text
- Practical summary text: year-end summaries, cultural exchange activities, sports and arts activities, and monthly youth union summaries...
- Knowledge summary text: summary of the Vietnamese language section, writing skills section, and summaries of classical literature...
II. How to Write a Final Summary Text
a) The document is a practical activity summary.
- It follows the administrative language style.
b) Purpose, structure, and content of a practical activity summary:
- Purpose: To evaluate and assess the results honestly and objectively, and to draw lessons learned after completing a task.
- Structure: Consists of three parts
+ Introduction: National emblem (organization name), location, time, and title.
+ Main content: Organizational situation, activity results, general evaluation (lessons learned or recommendations).
+ Conclusion: Signature of the author.
- Main content: purpose, requirements, key activities, lessons learned...
2. (Page 175, 12th Grade Literature, Volume 2):
a) The summary is a knowledge summary, written in the scientific language style.
b) Purpose: To systematize knowledge.
- Content: Review and consolidate key knowledge and skills.
3. (Page 175, 12th Grade Literature, Volume 2):
- The final summary requires accurate and objective content. The writer must be proficient in explanatory and argumentative writing methods.
- Content:
+ The practical activity summary includes: purpose, requirements, key activities, lessons learned...
+ The knowledge summary sequentially presents key knowledge and research achievements.
- Depending on the requirements and content, the final summary text may follow either the administrative or scientific language style.
Practice
Exercise 1 (Page 176, 12th Grade Literature, Volume 2):
a) The provided document meets the following summary requirements:
- Clear and well-organized structure, with all required sections of a summary.
- Written in the administrative language style.
b) In the omitted section, the author mentions the activities that the youth union accomplished in political and ideological education, recruitment and training of union members, and the results of volunteer activities.
c) Missing content:
- Emblem, name of the issuing organization.
- Location and time (date and month of writing the summary).
Exercise 2 (Page 177, 12th Grade Literature, Volume 2):
To write a literature summary, focus on these points:
- List all texts studied.
- Categorize the texts based on genre, time period, and historical context.
- Highlight the artistic and thematic significance of each work.
5. Sample Lesson Plan 3
Section I
Understanding the Concept of Summary Texts
Provide examples of two types of summary texts: those that summarize practical activities and those that summarize knowledge.
Detailed Solution:
- A summary text is used to evaluate and reflect on the results, drawing lessons learned after the completion of a task or phase of work.
- There are two main types of summary texts:
+ Summaries of practical activities such as: end-of-year reports, term summaries of youth union activities...
+ Knowledge summaries such as: summary of Vietnamese folk literature, summary of the Vietnamese language...
Section II
How to Write a Summary Text
Exercise 1 (Page 175, 12th Grade Literature, Volume 2)
a. What type of summary text is the one presented above, and what language style is it written in?
b. Based on the structure and content of the provided text, explain the purpose, requirements, structure, and key content of a practical activity summary text.
Detailed Solution:
Answer:
a.
- The text is a summary of practical activities.
- It is written in the administrative language style.
b.
- Purpose: To evaluate results objectively and draw lessons learned after completing an activity.
- Requirements: Accuracy and objectivity.
- Structure: Generally, there are three main parts:
+ Introduction:
● National emblem, motto, issuing organization, and agency.
● Location and date of the text.
● Title.
+ Main Content:
● State the purpose, significance, and requirements of the activity.
● Sequentially report and assess the specific tasks performed.
● Draw conclusions or make recommendations.
+ Conclusion:
● Recipients of the text.
● Signature of the writer.
Exercise 2 (Page 175, 12th Grade Literature, Volume 2)
Read the text titled "Summary of Vietnamese Language: Language Communication Activities" (focus on Section I - Key Concepts) and answer the following questions:
a. What type of summary text is this, and what language style is used?
b. What is the purpose of this summary, and what are its main contents?
Answer:
a.
- The text is a summary of knowledge.
- It is written in the scientific language style.
b.
- Purpose: To systematize knowledge.
- Content: Summarizing essential knowledge and skills.
Exercise 3 (Page 175, 12th Grade Literature, Volume 2)
Based on your understanding of the two types of summary texts, answer the following:
a. What are the purpose, requirements, and content of a summary text?
b. What language style is used in summary texts?
Answer:
a.
- Content: purpose, requirements, key activities, lessons learned...
- Knowledge summaries outline the key knowledge and research achievements in a summarized format.
b. Depending on the requirements and content, summary texts can follow either the administrative or scientific language style.
Practice
Detailed Solution:
Exercise 1 (Page 176, 12th Grade Literature, Volume 2)
Read the text (SGK) and answer the questions below:
a. What requirements does the above text fulfill for a summary text?
b. Some sections of the text have been omitted. What events, data, or figures do you think the author mentioned in the omitted sections?
c. Compare the missing content with general summary text requirements. What content is missing from the above summary?
Answer:
a.
- The structure is made up of three parts: introduction, main report, and conclusion.
- The language is concise, accurate, and clear.
b.
In the omitted sections (...), the author likely mentions:
Section I:
● Challenges and opportunities
● Goals and objectives
Sections II, III, IV:
● Completed tasks and achievements
● Pending tasks
● Supporting data
c.
When compared with general summary text requirements, the above summary lacks:
- Names of the union members, the school name, and union branch.
- Location and date.
- Sections II and IV should include results of union activities.
- Overall evaluation.
Exercise 2 (Page 176, 12th Grade Literature, Volume 2)
Write a summary for the Literature (or Vietnamese Language, Composition) section from the 12th-grade curriculum.
Answer:
The writer should complete the following:
- Total number of texts (lessons) studied.
- Categorize based on specific characteristics:
+ By genre: How many texts are short stories? How many are poems?
+ By historical period: How many works were created during the French Resistance? The American War? (Additional reading required).
(For Vietnamese language or composition, categorize by lesson groups).
- Main content and artistic characteristics of each group of works.
- Create a table summarizing the studied texts (appendix).
