1. Lesson Plan "The First Challenge: One Book a Day" #4
Tri Thuc Literature
- Literary argumentative texts are a type of argumentative writing that discuss literary topics such as authors, works, genres, etc. These texts use reasoning and evidence to clarify the literary issue at hand.
- Reasoning in literary argumentative writing consists of specific remarks made by the writer about authors, works, genres, etc. Evidence is usually drawn from the literary works.
Challenge One: A Book a Day
1. Before Reading
Question 1. Let's design a small reading corner in the classroom. Bring a few books you'd like to read with your classmates.
Students organize and design the space in class.
Question 2. Share the most interesting thing you've learned from a newly read book.
Recently read book: "I Am Beto" by Nguyen Nhat Anh. The story offers a fresh perspective on the animal world and the bond between humans and animals.
Question 3. Name a book you'd recommend for reading this week and convince your classmates to read it.
Recommended books: "I Am Beto" (Nguyen Nhat Anh), "Seeds of the Soul," "The Call of the Wild" (Jack London), etc.
2. Read and Experience
Part 1: Books to Read Together
Question 1. Choose two topics to guide your book selection: Me and My Friends, Opening the Heart, Love and Sharing, My Beloved Homeland, Roads of the Homeland, Stories of Heroes, Fairy Tales, Differences and Similarities, Earth – Our Shared Home.
Suggestions: Fairy Tales, Love and Sharing.
Question 2. For each chosen topic, find a related book to read and write a short introduction to it on a poster (or custom-designed reading card) including:
- Title, author, publisher, and year of publication or reprint;
- Summary: themes, structure, characters, events, details;
- List your favorite sentences or passages from the book or your thoughts on it;
- Design an illustration for the book: drawing, diagram, etc.
Suggestions:
* Fairy Tales:
Book Title: "Tam and Cam", Publisher: Tre Publishing House.
Summary: Tam and Cam are two sisters with different mothers. Tam is kind, beautiful, and hardworking. After the loss of their parents, Tam lives with her stepmother and Cam. Tam does all the household chores but is mistreated by her stepmother and Cam. One day, the stepmother gives them baskets and tells them that whoever fills their basket first will win a red scarf. Tam works hard to fill hers, but Cam cheats and convinces Tam to dive deeper into the water. When Tam resurfaces, her basket is empty. Tam cries, and suddenly, a fairy appears and tells her to look for something in the basket. Inside, there is a little fish. Tam raises the fish, but when Cam learns of it, she tricks Tam into going far away to herd cattle, so the fish can be killed. Tam comes back to find it missing and cries again. The fairy helps her retrieve four jars from the legs of her bed, and magically, they become beautiful clothes for Tam to wear to a royal event. Tam leaves and loses a shoe, which the prince finds. He decrees that whoever fits the shoe shall be his bride. Tam fits the shoe and marries the prince, but Cam kills her. Tam is reborn as various things before finally being reunited with the prince.
Favorite passage: "Bong Bong Bang Bang / Come eat the golden rice from our house / Don't eat the rice of others"
* Love and Sharing:
Book Title: "The Cold Wind of Early Winter", Author: Thach Lam, Publisher: Doi Nay, 1937.
Main Content: One morning, when Son wakes up, he feels the chill of the winter season. His mother and sister are already awake, preparing tea. Son is given a dark brown overcoat and red-threaded woolen jacket. He and his sister go to the market, where they meet children from poor families without warm clothing. Seeing them, Son feels sorry and decides to give away his old coat to one of the children.
Favorite quote: "The chilly autumn wind will make them sad and anxious because the cold winter is coming, cold and muddy, covering them with the silent veil of mist. My heart tightens when I think that just a little tenderness, a little love, would comfort those unfortunate people..." (From the introduction by Thach Lam in "The Cold Wind of Early Winter")
Part 2: Favorite Book
Choose a favorite book, whether literature or science, read it and take notes on what you've learned in your reading journal with the following guidelines:
- Title: Why is the book titled this way?
- Introduction: What is remarkable about the beginning of the book? Why?
- The World within the Pages: Who have you met and where have you been through the pages?
- Lesson from the Pages: What stays with you? Why do you like this book?
Suggestions:
Book: "I Am Beto" (Nguyen Nhat Anh). This is the name of the main character in the story.
The book's introduction introduces Beto, a dog, which sparks curiosity about the story's following events.
Through the book, the reader meets Beto's family: Ni, her father, and mother, along with Beto's friends, including Laica and Bino.
After finishing the story, readers remember Beto's friendship with Laica and Bino.
Reason for liking the book: A humorous and interesting story told from a dog's perspective, with valuable lessons about human relationships.
Part 3: Meeting the Author
Question 1. Why is the poet Lo Ngan Sun referred to as "the child of the mountain" in the article?
- He was born and raised in Ban Qua, Bat Xat, Lao Cai province, and grew up surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and forests.
- His works mainly focus on themes about the mountains, homeland, and his deep love for them.
Question 2. What is the main issue discussed in the article?
What has nourished and nurtured the poet's beautiful and powerful imagery?
Question 3. What role do the quoted poems play in the article?
The poems serve as evidence to support the article's themes.
Question 4. How does the last sentence relate to the first sentences of the article?
The last sentence explains and connects to the opening remarks.
Part 4: Adventure with the Book
Question 1. Watch a movie adapted from a book or literary work related to the topics studied.
Movies: "The Little Prince," "I See Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass"
Question 2. Discuss and compare the similarities and differences between the movie's and the book's content and form.
Similarities: Plot
Differences:
Book: Conveyed through written language, with readers imagining characters, images, sounds, and actions.
Movie: Conveyed through spoken language, with direct impressions of characters, images, sounds, and actions.
Question 3. Create a poster to promote the movie you watched or redraw the cover of your favorite book.
Students design according to their ability.
Lesson plan for "The First Challenge: A Book a Day" number 4
2. Lesson plan for "The First Challenge: A Book a Day" number 5
Before Reading
Let's design a small reading corner in the classroom. Bring a few books that you would like to read together with your friends.
Share the most interesting things you feel from the books you've read recently.
Name a book you think should be read this week and convince your friends to read it too.
Assignment:
Share the most interesting things you feel from the book 'Seeds of the Soul': The book is a collection of stories designed to nurture the soul of each person. Anyone can find themselves in these simple, ordinary stories full of profound life philosophy.
Name a book you think should be read this week and persuade your friends to read it: The Little Prince.
Read
Activity 1: Good Books for Group Reading
Select two of the following themes to guide your book reading: Me and My Friends, Opening the Heart, Love and Sharing, My Beloved Homeland, Roads of the Land, Tales of Heroes, Fairy Tales, Differences and Connections, Earth - Our Common Home.
For each selected theme, find a book related to it, read it together, and write a brief introduction about the book on a poster (or a self-designed reading card), including the following requirements:
- State the book title, author, publisher, and publication year;
- Summarize the content: topic, theme, structure, characters, events, details;
- List your favorite quotes or passages from the book or any remarks about it;
- Design an illustration for the book: drawing, diagram, etc.
Assignment:
Activity 1: Good Books for Group Reading
I chose the following two themes to guide my book reading: Beloved Homeland, Fairy Tales.
For each selected theme, find a related book, read it, and write a brief introduction on a poster (or a self-designed reading card), with the following requirements:
Fairy Tales: The Bamboo Tree with One Hundred Joints
Author: Minh Lam, Publisher: Hong Duc
Content Summary: Long ago, there was a kind and strong young man who worked for a wealthy family. They made a promise: 'Work hard for us, and in three years, we will marry you to our daughter.' Believing in this promise, he worked diligently. But after three years, when the wealthy family had all their riches, they reneged on their promise, saying that to marry their daughter, he must find a bamboo tree with one hundred joints. Desperate, the man went into the forest and searched tirelessly but couldn't find it. He cried, and suddenly a fairy appeared and told him to find and chop enough bamboo joints to create a tree with one hundred joints. With the help of two magical words: 'connect, connect!' the bamboo joints connected into a single tree, and 'disassemble, disassemble!' to separate them. Thanks to the magic, the man was able to carry the tree back to the village. The wealthy man was skeptical, but after inspecting the tree, he was stuck to it due to the magic. Only when the man used 'disassemble' to release the wealthy man did he keep his promise and marry his daughter. In the end, the man and the wealthy man's daughter lived happily ever after.
Favorite quotes or passages from the book: The fairy taught him: 'Connect, connect!' (into it right away, into it right away) three times, and the one hundred bamboo joints naturally stuck together to form a full bamboo tree with one hundred joints. He was so happy, thinking of carrying it home, but the bamboo was too long, and he couldn't move it. The old man instructed him to say 'disassemble, disassemble' three times, and the bamboo tree separated into individual joints.
Beloved Homeland: My Little Homeland
Author: Gael Faye, Publisher: Tre
Content Summary: Every child has a homeland to love. Gaby, an 11-year-old boy from Burundi, loves his homeland as much as any child loves theirs. He lives with his younger sister and his mother, who migrated from neighboring Rwanda, and his father, who is French. In their neighborhood, there are friends of mixed European descent, joyful garden parties, and neighbors from different ethnicities. However, their small country falls into chaos, ethnic conflicts erupt, and neighbors turn into killers. Gaby is caught in the whirlpool of violence and mass killings. Amidst the overwhelming violence, death, and loss of human dignity, Gaby tries to hold on to his humanity. However, the emotional scars remain forever...
Review of the book: This emotionally charged story speaks of the fate of small people amidst conflict and the aftermath of one of the most significant humanitarian tragedies of the 1990s. The protagonist, a reflection of the author, escapes the conflict to France, leaving his parents behind. The story, told twenty years later, is full of intense emotions, beautifully written with a powerful narrative style that won the Goncourt Award for Teen Literature in 2016 and many other prizes in France. It helped establish the author as one of France's 50 most notable people.
Activity 2: Favorite Book
Choose a favorite book, either fiction or nonfiction, read it, and take notes on what you've learned in a reading journal, following the suggestions below:
- Title: Why is the book titled that?
- Introduction: What stands out in the book's introduction? Why?
- World from the Pages: Who have you met, and where have you been through the book?
- Lesson from the Pages: What stays with you from the book? Why do you like it?
Assignment:
Introduction: Right from the introduction, the book offers valuable lessons. Each story is an experience, a piece of advice that will help you face life's challenges more easily. It helps you live strongly and experience life to the fullest.
World from the Pages: Ordinary people and their ordinary lives. These are the simple things we sometimes forget.
Lesson from the Pages: Every challenge and obstacle is necessary. It makes life more meaningful. Those difficulties will make you smile brightly when you achieve glory in your life.
Activity 3: Meeting the Author
Answer the following questions:
- Why is poet Lò Ngân Sủn called “the child of the mountains” by the author?
- Identify the sentence that presents the main issue discussed in the article.
- What role do the quoted verses play in the article?
- What is the relationship between the final sentence of the article and the opening sentences?
- Look up information about an author you like to introduce to your friends.
Assignment:
Poet Lò Ngân Sủn is called 'the child of the mountains' by the author because his poems lead readers to explore distant, dreamy, and powerful mountain peaks.
The sentence that presents the main issue discussed in the article: 'What nurtured and built the dreamy and powerful beauty in his poetry?'
The quoted verses serve as clear illustrations to demonstrate the central theme of the article that poet Lò Ngân Sủn is indeed 'the child of the mountains.'
The final sentence of the article explains the reason for the opening sentences.
Information about the author Nguyen Nhat Anh: Nguyen Nhat Anh (born May 7, 1955) is famous for his works on the theme of adolescence. His books are widely loved, and many have been adapted into films. He wrote for the stage, contributed to a children's page, and is currently a sports commentator for Saigon Giai Phong newspaper under the pen name Chu Dinh Ngan. He also uses other pen names such as Anh Bo Cau, Le Duy Cat, Dong Phuong Soc, Soc Phuong Dong... He is known for works such as 'Give Me a Ticket to Childhood,' 'I Am Beto,' 'Kinh Van Hoa,' etc.
Activity 4: Read the Text: Poet Lò Ngân Sủn – The Child of the Mountains
Answer the following questions:
- What is the relationship between the final sentence of the article and the sentence that presents the issue at the beginning?
- Why is poet Lò Ngân Sủn called “the child of the mountains” by the author?
- Identify the sentence that presents the main issue discussed in the article.
- What role do the quoted verses play in the article?
Assignment:
Lò Ngân Sủn is called 'the child of the mountains' because he was born and grew up immersed in the breath of the mountains and forests of the borderlands.
The sentence presenting the main issue: 'What nurtures and builds the dreamy and powerful beauty in his poetry?'
The quoted verses serve as evidence in the article.
The final sentence of the article summarizes the knowledge and concludes the issue discussed.
Activity 5: Adventure with the Pages
- Watch a movie adapted from a book or literary work related to the topics we've studied.
- Discuss and compare the similarities and differences between the movie's and the book's content and format.
- Design a poster to introduce the movie you watched or redraw the cover of your favorite book.
Assignment:
Students should work together in groups to complete the task.
Lesson Plan "The First Challenge: A Book a Day" No. 5
3. Lesson Plan "The First Challenge: A Book a Day" No. 1
Part I: Before Reading
Question 1
Design a small reading corner in your classroom. Bring a few books you’d like to read together with your classmates.
Solution method:
- You and your classmates can create a small space in the classroom to store books.
- You may bring a few books you love and wish to share with your friends.
Detailed solution:
- You and your classmates can create a small space in the classroom to store books.
- You may bring a few books you love and wish to share with your friends.
Question 2
Share the most interesting things you've felt from the book you’ve just read.
Solution method:
Pick a meaningful book you’ve just read: Seeds of the Soul, I Am Beethoven, If I Knew Life Was Limited to a Hundred Years, etc.
Detailed solution:
Share the most interesting things you felt from the book Seeds of the Soul: The book is a collection of stories meant to nurture the soul, where anyone can find themselves in simple, ordinary yet deeply philosophical life lessons.
Question 3
Name one book you think should be read this week and convince your friends to read it too.
Solution method:
Pick a book you’ve read and found beneficial.
Detailed solution:
Name one book you think should be read this week and convince your friends to read it: The Little Prince.
Part II: Read and Experience
Activity 1: GREAT BOOKS TO READ
Question
Choose two of the following themes to guide your reading: Me and my friends, Opening the Heart, Love and Sharing, Beloved Homeland, Roads of the Homeland, Stories of Heroes, Fairy Tales, Differences and Similarities, Earth - Our Shared Home.
For each theme selected, find a related book, read it, and write a short introduction to the book using a poster (or a custom reading card) with the following requirements:
State the book title, author, publisher, and year of publication or reprint;
Summarize the content: topic, theme, structure, characters, events, and details;
List your favorite quotes or passages from the book or any personal thoughts on the book;
Solution method:
- Step 1: From the themes you have studied, choose the two you like the most.
- Step 2: Find a book related to the themes you have selected.
- Step 3: Complete requirements a, b, c in the task.
Detailed solution:
I choose two themes: Beloved Homeland and Fairy Tales.
For each selected theme, find a related book:
- Fairy Tales: The Hundred-Section Bamboo Tree
- Author: Minh Lâm, Publisher: Hong Duc
- Summary: Long ago, a kind and strong young man worked for a wealthy couple. They promised him their daughter if he worked hard for three years. After three years, when the man had earned a fortune, he changed his promise, saying the young man must find a bamboo tree with one hundred sections to receive the daughter. The young man, determined, went into the forest to find this special tree. After much searching, he was about to give up when the Buddha appeared and helped him with magic to bind the bamboo sections together. With the tree, he returned home to prove his worth, and the wealthy man finally honored his promise. The young man married his daughter and lived happily ever after.
- Favorite quotes: The old man taught him: “Khắc nhập, khắc nhập” (enter immediately) three times, and the bamboo sections naturally joined together to form one complete tree. He was so happy, but the tree was too long to carry. The old man then instructed: “Khắc xuất, khắc xuất” (exit immediately) three times, and the bamboo tree split back into separate sections.
- Beloved Homeland: The Small Homeland
- Author: Gael Faye, Publisher: NXB Trẻ
- Summary: Every child has a homeland to love. Gaby, an 11-year-old boy from Burundi, has a homeland as beautiful and enchanting as any other. He lives with his sister and mother, who migrated from neighboring Rwanda, along with his French father. In their neighborhood, there are friends from different ethnicities, and joyful garden parties are common. But then, the country falls into chaos with ethnic conflict, and the peaceful neighborhood turns into a place of violence. Gaby is caught in the middle of this violence, yet he fights to preserve his humanity amidst the atrocities, though the scars remain forever.
- Thoughts on the book: This emotional story depicts the fragile fate of individuals during and after conflict. It highlights one of the most significant humanitarian crises of the 1990s, when Western countries stood largely indifferent. The main character is based on the author, who escaped the conflict in France, leaving his parents behind. The narrative, written with a masterful touch, won the 2016 Goncourt Prize for Young Adults and other awards, solidifying the author as one of the 50 most notable French personalities.
Activity 2: FAVORITE BOOK
Question
Choose your favorite book, whether literary or scientific, read it, and record your thoughts in a reading journal with the following prompts:
Title: Why is the book titled as such?
Introduction: What stands out in the opening of the book? Why?
The world through the book: Who did you meet, and where did you go through the pages of the book?
Lessons from the book: What stayed with you? Why do you like this book?
Solution method:
Pick a book you have read and complete the prompts above.
Detailed solution:
- Choose a favorite book: Seeds of the Soul
+ Title: The book is a seed that nurtures the soul of anyone. Through these works, people will gain new perspectives on life and discover unique, special things. If you are looking for a good series of books, we will help you explore them in this post.
+ Introduction: From the opening, the book offers valuable lessons. Each story is an experience, a piece of advice, helping you face life’s challenges with ease and live your life in the best possible way.
+ The world through the book: Ordinary people and their ordinary lives. These are simple things we sometimes forget.
+ Lessons from the book: Every challenge and obstacle is necessary. It helps you live more meaningfully. And those struggles will make you smile brightly when you achieve success in life.
Activity 3: MEET THE AUTHOR
Question
Why is poet Lò Ngân Sủn called “the child of the mountain” by the author of the text?
Identify the sentence that introduces the main issue discussed in the article.
What role do the quoted poems play in the article?
How does the last sentence of the article relate to the opening sentences?
Solution method:
Read the text carefully and answer the questions sequentially.
Detailed solution:
Poet Lò Ngân Sủn is called “the child of the mountain” because his poems take readers on a journey to explore distant, dreamy, and powerful mountain peaks.
The sentence that introduces the main issue discussed in the article: What has nourished and shaped that dreamy and powerful beauty in him?
The quoted poems clearly illustrate the main theme of the article, which is that poet Lò Ngân Sủn is truly “the child of the mountain.”
The last sentence of the article creates a connection and explains the reason for the opening sentences.
Study Guide for "The First Challenge: A Book a Day" - Edition 1
4. Study Guide for "The First Challenge: A Book a Day" - Edition 2
Before you start reading
1. Design a small reading corner in your classroom. Bring a few books that you'd like to read with your friends.
Suggestions:
- Students can design the reading corner in the classroom, hallway, or any other area.
- Bring books you'd like to read together with your friends.
2. Share the most interesting things you've learned from the book you've recently read.
Suggestions:
- Share the fascinating things you've learned from the book you just read: the world of insects, ancient cuisine, or stories of heroes.
3. Name a book that you think should be read this week and persuade your friends to read it as well.
Suggestions:
- List a few books:
- Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
- Adventures of a Cricket
- The First Cold Wind of the Season
- The Wonders of Earth and Life
Let's read and experience together!
Books to read together:
1. Choose two topics from the following to guide your reading: Me and My Friends, Knock on the Heart, Love and Sharing, Beloved Homeland, Paths of Our Land, Stories of Heroes, Fairy Tales, Differences and Similarities, Earth - Our Common Home.
Answer:
- Chosen topics:
- Fairy Tales
- Knock on the Heart
2. For each chosen topic, find a book related to it. Read and introduce the book through a poster as suggested.
- Specify the book title, author, publisher, publication or reprint year...
- Summarize the content: theme, structure, characters, events, details...
- List your favorite quotes or passages from the book or any remarks you have about the book.
Answer:
- Topic: Fairy Tales
- Book 1: Saint Giong
- Book Info: Textbook for Literature, 6th Grade, Volume 1, page 19, Education Publishing House.
- Summary: According to the preparation for the lesson 'One Book a Day', the students summarize the Saint Giong story as follows.
- An elderly couple longed for a child. The wife finds a large footprint and gives birth to Giong, who is mute at age three. When the enemy invades, the king sends messengers to find a hero to save the country. Upon hearing the announcement, Giong speaks up and asks to fight the invaders. Giong grows rapidly, and villagers contribute rice to support him. The king provides a steel horse, whip, and armor. Giong quickly becomes a giant, mounts the steel horse, and defeats the invaders. He then ascends to Mount Soc Son with the horse and vanishes into the sky. The king builds a temple to honor him.
- Favorite passage: The part where Saint Giong defeats the invaders.
- Book 2: The Legend of the Sword Lake
- Book Info: Textbook for Literature, 6th Grade, Volume 1, page 19, Education Publishing House.
- Summary: During the Ming Dynasty's occupation, the Lam Son uprising initially failed. The Dragon King decides to lend a magical sword. Le Than finds the sword's blade in the lake, and Le Loi finds its hilt in the forest. Once combined, the sword helps the resistance army defeat the invaders. After the country is peaceful, Le Loi becomes king and returns the sword to the Dragon King, and the lake is named Sword Lake or Hoan Kiem.
- Favorite passage: The part where Le Loi returns the sword to the Turtle God.
Topic: Knock on the Heart
- Book 1: Father and Son of the Gai Fish
- Book Info: Published in 2000, Nhã Nam Publishing House, author Cho Chang-In.
- Summary: This book tells the story of a father and his son bravely battling a terminal illness. The son, Daum, was diagnosed at age 3 and is now 10. Despite his illness, Daum is very brave, does not cry, and maintains a positive outlook on life. He is smart and considerate of his father, not wanting him to worry. The father dedicates his youth to caring for his sick son. He believes that as long as he maintains his own will to live, he can inspire his son to overcome the illness.
- Favorite passage: The moving ending of the story made me cry.
- Book 2: The Ivory Comb
- Book Info: Written by Nguyen Quang Sang, included in 25 Short Stories by Nguyen Quang Sang, Information Publishing House, Hanoi, 1990.
- Summary: The story is about a family during the resistance war. A father, a revolutionary soldier, leaves home when his daughter Thu is just a baby. Eight years later, he returns, but his daughter does not recognize him due to the scar on his face. After an emotional reunion, he has to leave again for the war. Before leaving, he promises to bring her an ivory comb. In a battle, he dies, but before his death, he gives the comb to a comrade to pass on to his daughter. Many years later, the comrade meets Thu and gives her the comb, recounting her father's story, deeply touching her.
- Favorite passage: The part where Thu recognizes her father was very emotional.
Favorite Book:
When preparing the lesson 'One Book a Day', students should choose a book they like, whether it's literary or scientific. During reading, reflect on the following:
1. Title: Why is the book titled this way?
Answer:
- Favorite book: Father and Son of the Gai Fish.
- The title mentions the two main characters: the father and the son. It also compares them to the gai fish, symbolizing their resilience despite being small.
2. Beginning: What stands out in the opening of the book?
Answer:
- The opening is noteworthy because it starts with the child blaming his father with the phrase, 'Dad, you're such a fool.' This sets the tone and makes the story feel more authentic. Even though the child complains, it quickly becomes clear that he understands his father's love and concern.
3. World of the Book: Who have you met and where have you been through the pages of the book?
Answer:
- I met resilient people and traveled across many places in South Korea, but the most notable setting was the hospital.
4. Lesson from the Book: What left a lasting impression on you? Why do you like this book?
Answer:
- The heart-wrenching ending left a strong impact. The father and son fight a terminal illness, and while the son survives, the father dies from the same disease.
- I like the book because it portrays the profound love between father and son and their extraordinary strength. It reminds us to cherish our family and the time spent together. One particular quote stood out: 'But son, you are everything to me. Even if I die, it's not really dying.'
Meet the Author: Poet Lo Ngân Sủn, the son of the mountains
Literary work
Follow-up: The issue raised for discussion.
Suggestions:
- What nurtures and enhances the beauty of the mountains in Lo Ngân Sủn's poetry?
Follow-up: The evidence supporting the issue.
Suggestions:
- The poet was born and raised in Ban Qua, Bat Xat, Lao Cai Province and has been immersed in the breath of the mountains since childhood.
- As he grew, his world expanded, but the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range remains his nurturing homeland.
After reading
Examine the text
Author: Minh Khoa.
Work: According to the online newspaper Vietnam Education, 12/2020.
Content
Lo Ngân Sủn - The son of the mountains is an argumentative essay about the poet's love for the mountains and his poetic soul.
Artistry
The article is an argumentative essay with clear viewpoints, solid reasoning, and persuasive evidence.
Answer the questions
Q1. Why is Lo Ngân Sủn called 'The Son of the Mountains' by the author of the article?
Answer:
- The poet was born and raised in Ban Qua, Bat Xat, Lao Cai Province, and has been connected to the mountains since childhood.
Q2. Identify the sentence that introduces the main issue being discussed in the article.
Answer:
- The sentence that introduces the main issue is: 'What nourishes and enhances the powerful and poetic beauty of the mountains in his work?'
Q3. What role do the quoted passages play in the article?
Answer:
- The quoted passages serve as evidence to clarify the main issue.
Q4. What is the relationship between the final sentence of the article and the issue raised in the introduction?
Answer:
- The final sentence summarizes and concludes the argument presented in the article.
Adventures with the Book
1. Watch a movie based on a book or literary work related to the topics you've studied.
Answer:
- The movie based on a book related to the topics we've studied: The Mythical History of Vietnam - The Legend of Saint Giong.
2. Discuss and compare the similarities and differences between the content and form of the movie and the book (or works you've read).
Answer:
- Comparison between the movie and the book:
- Similarities: The plot is the same.
- Differences:
- Form: Book: Language.
- Content: There are some differences in the two forms. The movie includes extra dialogues, and certain landmarks related to Saint Giong are not mentioned.
- Movie: Visuals, sound.
3. Design a poster to introduce the movie you've watched or draw the cover of your favorite book.
Answer:
- Design a poster to introduce the movie or draw the cover of your favorite book.
Lesson Plan "The First Challenge: A Book a Day" - Number 2
5. Lesson Plan "The First Challenge: A Book a Day" - Number 3
BEFORE READING
Question 1: Let’s design a small reading corner in the classroom. Bring in a few books that you would like to read with your classmates.
Detailed Answer: My classmates and I will set up a small reading space in the classroom to store books and bring along our favorite books to read together.
Question 2: Share the most interesting thing you experienced from the book you just read. (6th-grade Literature, Volume 2, Page 115)
Detailed Answer: The most interesting thing I found in the book 'Seeds of the Soul' is that it compiles stories meant to nurture the soul of each reader. Anyone can find themselves in these simple yet profound stories that explore human philosophy.
Question 3: Name a book you think should be read this week and convince your classmates to read it. (6th-grade Literature, Volume 2, Page 115)
Detailed Answer: The book is 'The Little Prince.'
READING AND EXPERIENCING
Activity 1: GOOD BOOKS TO READ TOGETHER
Question: Choose two topics from the following list to guide your book reading: Me and My Friends, Opening the Heart, Love and Sharing, Beloved Homeland, Paths of the Homeland, Tales of Heroes, Fairytale Worlds, Differences and Similarities, Earth - Our Common Home.
For each topic, find a book related to it, read it, and write a short introduction to that book in a poster (or self-designed reading card), meeting the following requirements:
- Name of the book, author, publisher, and year of publication or reprint;
- Summary of content: subject, theme, structure, characters, events, details;
- List your favorite quotes or sections from the book, or your thoughts about it.
Detailed Answer:
The two topics I chose are: Beloved Homeland and Fairytale Worlds.
A book related to the Fairytale Worlds topic is 'The Hundred-Jointed Bamboo' by Minh Lam, published by Hong Duc Publishing House.
Summary: Once upon a time, there was a kind and strong young man who worked as a laborer for a wealthy couple. They had promised: 'Work hard for us, and in three years, we will marry off our daughter to you.' Trusting this promise, he worked hard without complaint. However, after three years, when the couple had accumulated all their wealth, they turned back on their promise, demanding that the young man find a bamboo tree with a hundred joints to build a house before they would allow him to marry their daughter. Determined to marry the daughter, he went into the forest to find the bamboo. After failing to find it, he sat and cried, and then the Buddha appeared and gave him two magic phrases: 'Join in, join in!' to join the bamboo joints together, and 'Separate out, separate out!' to break them apart. With this magic, he was able to carry the bamboo back to the village, and when the wealthy man saw it, he couldn't believe his eyes. He tried to count the joints but got stuck. Only after the young man used the magic words to free him did the wealthy man honor his promise and marry off his daughter. The young man and the daughter lived happily ever after.
My favorite quote from the book is: 'Join in, join in' (repeat three times), and the hundred bamboo joints magically stick together to form a complete bamboo. It was so long that it couldn’t be carried. The old man instructed him to say: 'Separate out, separate out' (repeat three times), and the bamboo returned to individual joints again.
A book related to the Beloved Homeland topic is 'Small Homeland' by Gael Faye, published by Tre Publishing House.
Summary: Every child has a homeland to love, and Gaby, an 11-year-old boy from Burundi, loves his homeland just like any other child. He lives there with his sister and mother, who had migrated from neighboring Rwanda, and his French father. In their neighborhood, Gaby and his friends, who are of mixed race, enjoy parties and events. However, their peaceful life is shattered when the country is plunged into conflict, and ethnic violence leads to mass slaughter. In the midst of this violence, Gaby struggles to retain his humanity while grappling with the trauma that will stay with him forever.
Reflection on the book: This is an emotional story of the fragile fate of people caught in the conflict of one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the 1990s, when Western countries largely ignored the events unfolding.
Activity 2: FAVORITE BOOK
Question: Choose a favorite book, whether it's literature or science, read it, and record your thoughts in a reading journal following the prompts below: (6th-grade Literature, Volume 2, Page 115)
- Title: Why do you think the book has this title?
- Beginning: What stands out in the book’s introduction? Why?
- The world from the pages: Who have you met and where have you traveled through the pages you’ve read?
- Lessons from the book: What lessons have stayed with you? Why do you like this book?
Detailed Answer:
The book I chose is 'Seeds of the Soul'.
Title: This title symbolizes a seed that nurtures the soul of anyone who reads it, offering beautiful perspectives on life and inspiring readers to explore new things and achieve great things.
Introduction: Right from the beginning, the book offers valuable life lessons. Each story is a lesson and advice that helps us face life’s challenges more easily, enabling us to live stronger and experience life in the most wonderful way.
World from the pages: The book brings simple things to light, things we may have forgotten.
Lessons from the book: Every challenge and obstacle is necessary. It helps us live with more meaning, and overcoming those challenges will bring us joy when we succeed in life.
Activity 3: MEETING THE AUTHOR
Question: Why is the poet Lò Ngân Sủn called 'the child of the mountain' by the author?
Identify the sentence that introduces the main issue discussed in the article.
What role do the verses play in the article?
How does the final sentence of the article relate to the opening sentences?
Detailed Answer:
Lò Ngân Sủn is called 'the child of the mountain' because his poetry takes readers to explore distant, romantic, and powerful mountain peaks.
The sentence that introduces the main issue in the article is: 'What has nurtured and shaped this romantic and powerful beauty in him?'
The verses serve to illustrate and vividly express the main theme discussed in the article.
The last sentence of the article links back to the opening, explaining the reason for the opening sentences.
Assignment "The First Challenge: One Book a Day" No. 3