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1. Analysis Sample 4
Part I
PREPARATION
Answer question 1 (page 39, Literature 6, Volume 1)
Read the poem 'Visiting Mother' in advance and learn more about the author, Đinh Nam Khương.
Solution method:
Read the glossary (*) and research more information from books and the internet.
Detailed solution:
- Đinh Nam Khương was born in 1949 in Hương Sơn, Mỹ Đức, Hanoi. He is the vice-chairman of the Đông Y Association of Mỹ Đức, Hanoi, a member of the Vietnam Writers' Association, and currently lives and works in Hanoi.
- Awards:
+ First Prize in the 1981-1982 Poetry Contest - Văn nghệ Newspaper
+ Best Poem Award in 1992 - Quân đội Văn nghệ Newspaper
+ Best Poem Collection Award in 2001 - Văn nghệ Newspaper
+ Second Prize in the 2002-2003 Lục Bát Poetry Contest.
Answer question 2 (page 39, Literature 6, Volume 1)
Imagine you are on your way home to reunite with your family after a long trip. What are your emotions and thoughts at that moment?
Solution method:
Close your eyes and imagine returning home after being away for a long time.
Detailed solution:
At that moment, I would feel nervous, excited, nostalgic, and eagerly anticipate the moment of reunion with my loved ones.
Part II
COMPREHENSION
Mid-lesson questions
Answer question 1 (page 40, Literature 6, Volume 1)
Based on the poem’s title and the illustration, guess who the person in the image might be. What is their mood?
Solution method:
Revisit the title.
Detailed solution:
From the title and illustration, I imagine that the person in the image is the child sitting sadly, missing their mother and reflecting on memories with her.
Answer question 2 (page 40, Literature 6, Volume 1)
Focus on the poem’s structure, identifying the rhyme, rhythm, and imagery used in the poem.
Solution method:
Read the poem and pay attention to the rhythm and rhyme patterns.
Detailed solution:
- Poetic form: Lục bát (6-8 syllables)
- Rhythm: 4/2, 4/4
- Rhyme:
+ The sixth syllable in line 6 rhymes with the sixth syllable in line 8.
+ The eighth syllable in line 8 rhymes with the sixth syllable in line 6.
Answer question 3 (page 40, Literature 6, Volume 1)
What is the effect of the ellipsis in the last line of the stanza?
Solution method:
Understand the effect of the ellipsis.
Detailed solution:
The ellipsis in the final line reflects the writer’s emotional choking, symbolizing feelings that words cannot fully express.
End-of-lesson questions
Answer question 1 (page 41, Literature 6, Volume 1)
Who is the speaker in the poem? What emotions are expressed toward whom? (Compare with your initial guess to confirm or adjust your answer).
Solution method:
Review the characters described and select the accurate choice.
Detailed solution:
The poem is written from the perspective of a child returning home after being away for a long time, expressing emotions toward their mother.
The emotions include longing and sorrow for the mother after being apart for so long and returning to find her gone.
Answer question 2 (page 41, Literature 6, Volume 1)
What images of the mother’s home are presented? How do these images convey the author’s emotions?
Solution method:
Read the poem and list the images around the house.
Detailed solution:
The mother’s home is depicted simply and lovingly, with images like a covered water jar, an old worn-out conical hat, a short raincoat worn by the mother, and chickens running around the broken trap, evoking warmth and affection.
Answer question 3 (page 41, Literature 6, Volume 1)
Identify the rhetorical devices used in the second stanza and explain their effects.
Solution method:
Recall the literary devices studied.
Detailed solution:
The metaphor used is: “conical hat” and “raincoat,” representing the mother’s hard life.
Answer question 4 (page 41, Literature 6, Volume 1)
What makes the child feel “choked with emotion, loving mother even more”?
Solution method:
Read the text and focus on the details the author gives about the mother.
Detailed solution:
The child feels even more emotional and loving because:
- They see the fruit tree with ripe fruit, and mother still left a portion for them.
- They realize how much work their mother has done, taking care of everything in the house.
- They understand the hardships their mother endured when seeing the worn-out conical hat and raincoat that accompanied her through many storms.
Answer question 5 (page 41, Literature 6, Volume 1)
Comment on the rhyme scheme in the line: 'The raincoat through the farming days / Now is frayed, barely covering the straw.'
Solution method:
Carefully read the line and identify the rhymes.
Detailed solution:
The rhyme scheme is: “The raincoat through the farming days / Now is frayed, barely covering the straw.”
There is a balance in the syllabic pattern in lines 2, 4, and 6.
+ The first line’s rhyme: “tơi - buổi - bừa”;
+ The second line’s rhyme: “còn - củn - hờ - rơm.”
Answer question 6 (page 41, Literature 6, Volume 1)
Imagine and recreate the scene of the child visiting the mother’s house in the poem by drawing an illustration or describing it in words.
Solution method:
You can either draw or describe the scene in words.
Detailed solution:
You may choose to draw the scene or describe it:
On a winter afternoon, I returned home after being away for school. I didn’t see smoke coming from the kitchen, so perhaps my mother was out. I sat idly by the porch, anxiously waiting for her to return. Suddenly, it began to rain heavily. By the side of the house, the water jar was covered. The rain soaked the conical hat and the short raincoat that my mother used to wear.
2. Analysis Sample 5
Part I
PREPARATION
Answer question 1 (page 39, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
Read the glossary (*) and search for additional information from books and the internet.
Detailed answer:
- Đinh Nam Khương (born 1949), from Hương Sơn, Mỹ Đức, Hanoi. He is the vice president of the Eastern Medicine Association in Mỹ Đức, Hanoi, a member of the Vietnam Writers' Association, currently living and working in Hanoi.
- Awards:
+ First Prize in the Poetry Contest 1981-1982 - Văn nghệ Newspaper
+ Best Poem Award 1992 - Military Literature Newspaper
+ Best Poetry Collection Award 2001 - Văn nghệ Newspaper
+ Second Prize in the Lục Bát Poetry Contest 2002-2003.
Answer question 2 (page 39, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
Close your eyes and imagine you have been away for a long time and are now returning home to visit your family.
Detailed answer:
My emotions and thoughts would be filled with anticipation, excitement, longing, and eagerness to reunite with my loved ones.
Part II
COMPREHENSION
In-between questions
Answer question 1 (page 40, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
Reread the title.
Detailed answer:
From the title and the illustration, I deduce that the person in the picture is a son sitting, feeling sorrowful, remembering his mother and the memories of her.
Answer question 2 (page 40, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
Read the poem carefully and pay attention to the rhythm and rhyme scheme.
Detailed answer:
- Poetic form: Lục bát
- Rhythm: 4/2, 4/4
- Rhyme:
+ The 6th word in line 6 rhymes with the 6th word in line 8.
+ The 8th word in line 8 rhymes with the 6th word in line 6.
Answer question 3 (page 40, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
Understand the function of the ellipsis.
Detailed answer:
The ellipsis in the last stanza conveys the author's unspeakable, choked-up emotions.
Final question
Answer question 1 (page 41, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
Review the characters mentioned and select the correct option.
Detailed answer:
- The poem is written from the perspective of a son returning home after a long absence. It expresses his feelings about his mother.
=> The emotions are those of sorrow, yearning, and a deep longing for the loving mother, whom he finds no longer present after his return.
Answer question 2 (page 41, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
Read the poem and list the images surrounding the house.
Detailed answer:
The images of the mother's house appear simple, rustic, and deeply cherished, with a covered water jar, an old conical hat, a weathered raincoat, a chicken flock circling a broken basket...
Answer question 3 (page 41, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
Recall the rhetorical devices we've studied.
Detailed answer:
The metaphorical technique in the poem uses the images of "conical hat" and "raincoat" to depict the hardworking mother.
Answer question 4 (page 41, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
Read the text and focus on the details the author provides about the mother.
Detailed answer:
The son feels overwhelmed with love for his mother because:
- He recognizes the mother's love when seeing the fruit on the tree, which she kept for him.
- He notices the mother's toil in maintaining everything at home.
- He understands the hardships of the mother as he sees the worn conical hat and raincoat, evidence of her long, difficult life.
Answer question 5 (page 41, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
Carefully read the line and identify the rhyme scheme.
Detailed answer:
- The rhyme scheme is: "Áo tơi qua buổi cày bừa / Giờ còn lủn củn khoác hờ người rơm."
- The Lục bát rhyme structure has a symmetrical arrangement with stressed syllables in positions 2, 4, and 6.
+ The first line has B-T-B rhyming words: "tơi - buổi - bừa";
+ The second line has B-T-B-B rhyming words: "còn - củn - hờ - rơm".
Answer question 6 (page 41, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 1)
Solution:
You may choose to either draw a picture or describe the scene in words.
Detailed answer:
You can either draw the scene or describe it in words:
One winter evening, I returned home after a long period of studying away. Upon arriving, I noticed no smoke rising from the kitchen, probably because my mother was not home. I sat idly on the porch, walking back and forth, waiting for her return. Suddenly, it began to rain heavily. Beside the house, the water jar that my mother had covered was now exposed. The rain soaked her old conical hat and the worn raincoat draped loosely over a pile of straw.
3. Reference Article 6
1. Preparation
- When reading the poem in the lục bát form, be sure to note:
+ The poem is divided into stanzas. It consists of four stanzas. Stanzas 1, 2, and 3 contain 4 lines, while stanza 4 contains 2 lines.
+ Rhyming: In stanzas with 2 lines, the sixth word in the first line rhymes with the sixth word in the second line (e.g. 'hơn' - 'đơn'). In stanzas with 4 lines, the sixth word in line 6 rhymes with the sixth word in line 8, and the eighth word in line 8 rhymes with the sixth word in the following line 6 (for example, in stanza 1: 'đông' - 'không', 'nhà' - 'ra').
+ The lines are rhythmically structured with pauses: 4/2 or 4/4 (between lines 6 and 8).
+ The poem expresses the emotions of a child returning to visit their mother.
+ Literary devices used in the poem include metaphor (e.g. 'nón mê', 'áo tơi').
+ The language in the poem is rich with vivid imagery and onomatopoeic elements.
+ These literary techniques emphasize the sacred and profound maternal love.
+ The narrator in the poem is the child, conveying feelings of longing and love for their mother.
- Author Đinh Nam Khương: Born in 1949, from Hương Sơn, Mỹ Đức, Hanoi. He is the vice president of the Đông y Association of Mỹ Đức, Hanoi, a member of the Vietnam Writers' Association, and currently resides and works in Hanoi.
- Imagine you are on your way back home after a long journey, eager to reunite with your loved ones. Your emotions and thoughts at that moment might be: nervous, excited, and full of anticipation to meet them again.
2. Reading Comprehension
a. The Image of the Mother
- The mother is closely associated with the image of the stove: 'The stove has not yet risen in smoke, mother is not at home', symbolizing the hardworking and selfless nature of Vietnamese women.
- A mother's love is linked to simple, everyday objects:
the jar of pickles covered.
the worn-out raincoat.
the conical hat left out in the rain.
the chickens and the broken net.
the late-season custard apple.
=> These familiar items reflect the struggles, hard work, and sacrifices the mother makes for her child.
b. The Child's Love for the Mother
- Context: Visiting the mother on a winter afternoon, only to find that she is not at home.
- The action 'the child walks aimlessly in and out': feeling nostalgic when seeing the objects the mother used to use, waiting for her return.
- The emotion 'Choking up, feeling more love for the mother/Getting teary over simple daily matters': moved by the realization of the mother's struggles and sacrifices.
=> A deep love and understanding from the child towards the mother.
* Answering the Questions in the Textbook:
(1) From the title of the poem and the illustration, guess who the person in the picture is. What is their emotional state?
The person in the picture is the child. Their emotional state is one of nostalgia and emotion as they reflect on their home after being away for a long time.
(2) Pay attention to the form of the poem, identify the rhymes, rhythm, and images in the poem.
- The poem follows the lục bát form.
- Rhyming:
In stanzas with 2 lines: the sixth word in the first line rhymes with the sixth word in the second line (e.g. 'hơn' - 'đơn').
In stanzas with 4 lines: The sixth word in line 6 rhymes with the sixth word in line 8, and the eighth word in line 8 rhymes with the sixth word in the next line 6 (for example, in stanza 1: 'đông' - 'không', 'nhà' - 'ra').
- The lines are rhythmically structured with pauses: 4/2 or 4/4 (between lines 6 and 8).
- Familiar, simple images: stove, jar of pickles, conical hat, raincoat, chickens, custard apple.
(3) What is the effect of the ellipsis in the last stanza?
The ellipsis evokes a sense of unspoken emotion, the deep sorrow of the narrator that cannot be fully expressed in words.
3. Answering the Questions:
Question 1: Whose words are in the poem? What emotions are conveyed and about whom? (Compare your initial guess with the answer).
- The poem is spoken by the child.
- It expresses emotions towards the mother.
- Emotions: Nostalgia and longing when visiting the mother.
Question 2: What images surround the mother’s house? What feelings do these images convey?
- Familiar, beloved images:
The stove has not yet risen in smoke.
The jar of pickles is covered.
The worn-out raincoat.
The conical hat left out in the rain.
The chickens and the broken net.
The late-season custard apple.
- These images help convey the child's love and admiration for the mother, whose sacrifices are reflected in the home she nurtures.
Question 3: Identify the literary device in the second stanza and explain its effect.
Literary device: Metaphor (conical hat, raincoat – representing the mother).
Effect: The metaphorical images reflect the hardships and selflessness of the mother.
Question 4: What makes the child feel 'choked up with more love for the mother'?
The child feels 'choked up with more love for the mother' because of the everyday, simple things—the home that the mother has carefully taken care of and her sacrifices for the child.
Question 5: Comment on the rhyme scheme in the line: 'The raincoat through the plowing/Now still hangs loosely on the hay-covered body.'
- The rhyme scheme does not strictly follow the traditional pattern of the lục bát form.
- This deviation contributes to the poet's creativity, conveying the change in the environment as the emotional distance between the child and the home grows.
Question 6: Imagine and recreate the scene of the child visiting the mother's house in the poem by drawing or describing it in words.
One winter afternoon, I visited my mother. It was almost noon, but the stove still hadn't started smoking; perhaps mother wasn't at home. So, I wandered outside, gazing at the surroundings. Suddenly, a heavy rain began to fall. Next to the kitchen, the jar of pickles was sealed by my mother. The rain soaked the conical hat hanging by the kitchen door, and the raincoat was still draped over the hay. The young chickens, perhaps freshly hatched, were darting in and out around a broken net. In the garden, the last custard apple was ripening on the tree. I choked up, feeling a deep love for my mother.
4. Sample Essay 1
5. Sample Essay 2
1. Preparation - Review the Poem 'Returning to Visit Mother' from Cánh Diều
- Read the poem 'Returning to Visit Mother' and gather more information about the author Đinh Nam Khương.
- Imagine you are on your way home after a long trip and are about to meet your loved ones. How do you feel and what thoughts cross your mind?
Refer to the answer suggestions in page 39, SGK Ngữ Văn 6, volume 1 Cánh Diều.
- About the author:
Đinh Nam Khương, born in 1949, hails from Hương Sơn, Mỹ Đức, Hanoi. He serves as vice-chairman of the Đông y Association of Mỹ Đức, Hanoi, and is a member of the Vietnam Writers Association. He currently lives and works in Hanoi.
+ Awards:
First prize in the poetry contest 1981-1982 – Văn Nghệ Newspaper
Best Poem Award 1992 – Quân Đội Văn Nghệ Newspaper
Best Poetry Collection 2001 – Văn Nghệ Newspaper
Second prize in the 2002-2003 Lục Bát poetry contest.
2. Comprehension - Review 'Returning to Visit Mother' (Cánh Diều)
*Mid-lesson Questions
a) Based on the title of the poem and the illustration, guess who the person in the illustration is. What might their mood be? (Page 40, SGK Ngữ Văn 6, volume 1 Cánh Diều)
Suggestion:
- The person in the image is likely the child who appears melancholic, observing the family home after being away for some time.
b) Pay attention to the form of the poem, identify the rhyme scheme, rhythm, and imagery used. (Page 40, SGK Ngữ Văn 6, volume 1 Cánh Diều)
Suggestion:
– Poetic form: Lục Bát
– Rhythm: 4/2, 4/4
– Rhymes:
+ The 6th syllable in line 6 rhymes with the 6th syllable in line 8.
+ The 8th syllable in line 8 rhymes with the 6th syllable in line 6.
c) What is the significance of the ellipsis in the final stanza? (Page 40, SGK Ngữ Văn 6, volume 1 Cánh Diều)
Suggestion:
The ellipsis expresses the author's unspoken, emotional sorrow.
*End-of-lesson Questions
Question 1. Who is the speaker in the poem? What emotions are conveyed, and about whom? (Compare this with your initial predictions to confirm or revise). (Page 41, SGK Ngữ Văn 6, volume 1 Cánh Diều)
Suggestion:
- The speaker in the poem is the child, expressing sorrowful emotions about their mother.
Question 2. What imagery of the surroundings of the mother’s house is depicted? How do these images help convey the author’s feelings? (Page 41, SGK Ngữ Văn 6, volume 1 Cánh Diều)
Suggestion:
- The house is portrayed with simple, familiar imagery: a covered jar, an old hat, a worn-out raincoat, and chickens wandering near a broken net, all evoking deep affection for the mother.
Question 3. Identify the rhetorical device used in the second stanza and explain its effect. (Page 41, SGK Ngữ Văn 6, volume 1 Cánh Diều)
Suggestion:
- The metaphor “old hat” and “worn-out raincoat” symbolize the mother’s hardships and enduring love.
Question 4. What makes the child feel “choked up with love for their mother”? (Page 41, SGK Ngữ Văn 6, volume 1 Cánh Diều)
Suggestion:
The child’s emotions are stirred by:
+ Realizing the mother’s love when seeing fruits left for the child.
+ Recognizing the mother's tireless efforts in maintaining the home.
+ Feeling the pain of seeing the weathered belongings that once served the mother through every storm.
Question 5. Analyze the rhyme scheme in the line: 'Raincoat worn through plowing / Now it barely fits over the straw.' (Page 41, SGK Ngữ Văn 6, volume 1 Cánh Diều)
Suggestion:
- The rhyme scheme shows symmetry, where the syllables of both lines mirror each other with 'tơi- buổi- bừa' and 'còn- củn- hờ- rơm'.
Question 6. Imagine and recreate the scene of the child returning to their mother’s home as described in the poem, either by drawing or through written description. (Page 41, SGK Ngữ Văn 6, volume 1 Cánh Diều)
Suggestion:
Students can either draw or describe the scene: On a cold winter afternoon, I return home after a long absence. There is no smoke rising from the stove, so perhaps my mother is out. I sit idly at the doorstep, waiting for her to return. Suddenly, rain begins to pour. Beside the house, the jar is covered, and rain wets the old straw hat and worn-out coat left by my mother in the yard.
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6. Sample Reference 3
1. Preparation for "Visiting Mother" Literature
- Read the poem "Visiting Mother" and learn more about the author, Dinh Nam Khuong.
- Imagine you are on your way home to reunite with your loved ones after a long trip. How do you feel? What thoughts cross your mind during this journey?
Answer:
1. About the author:
Dinh Nam Khuong was born in 1949, in Huong Son, My Duc, Hanoi. He is the vice president of the My Duc Oriental Medicine Association in Hanoi, a member of the Vietnam Writers' Association, and currently lives and works in Hanoi.
Awards:
- First Prize in the Poetry Competition 1981-1982 – Van Nghe Newspaper
- Best Poem Award 1992 – Military Literature Newspaper
- Best Poetry Collection Award 2001 – Military Literature Newspaper
- Second Prize in the 2002-2003 Six-Word Poetry Contest.
2. Imagine you're returning home to meet your family after being away. How do you feel? The emotions that flood you are anticipation, longing, and excitement to finally be reunited with your loved ones.
2. Reading comprehension for "Visiting Mother"
In the evening of winter, I returned to visit my mother
The stove had not yet smoked, mother wasn't home
I wandered aimlessly, going in and out
The sky was calm until it suddenly poured rain
The jar of fermented soybeans mother had covered
The old conical hat now soaked in the rain
The rain-soaked cloak used through the plowing days
Now hung, half-worn, with straw clinging to it
Newly hatched chickens gleamed yellow
Running around a broken bamboo trap
A ripe fruit fell from the branch
Mother had saved it for me
Choking with emotion, I felt even more love for her
My tears welled up at these everyday moments.
In-Middle Questions:
From the poem's title and the illustration, can you guess who the person in the picture is? What emotions does this person have?
Suggested Answer:
Based on the title and the image, we can assume that the person in the picture is someone returning home, overwhelmed with emotion as memories of their childhood with their mother come flooding back.
Pay attention to the form, identify the rhymes, meter, and imagery in the poem
Suggested Answer:
- The poem follows a six-eight line structure.
- The rhyme scheme: The sixth word of the six-line stanza rhymes with the sixth word of the eight-line stanza, and the eighth word of the eight-line stanza rhymes with the sixth word of the following six-line stanza (e.g., 'east' – 'no'; 'house' – 'out' – 'rain'; 'fall' – 'covered' – 'sit'; 'rain' – 'plow' – 'straw'; 'straw' – 'yellow' – 'trap'; 'rim' – 'branch' – 'reserved' – 'son').
- Each line breaks with even meter, alternating between 4/2 or 4/4.
- The poem’s imagery mainly relates to rural life: the unlit stove, the soy jar, the cloak, chickens, and ripe fruit...
What is the purpose of the ellipsis in the final line of the poem?
Suggested Answer:
The ellipsis in the final line of the poem expresses the author’s unspoken, choked emotions that words cannot capture.
End-of-Text Questions:
Question 1: Whose voice is heard in the poem? What emotions does it express? (Compare this with your initial guess.)
Answer:
The poem speaks from the perspective of a child. It expresses emotions of nostalgia and longing for the mother after a long separation.
Question 2: What images of the mother’s house stand out? What emotions do these images convey?
Answer:
The images of the mother's house appear simple, rustic, and filled with nostalgia, such as the covered soy jar, the old conical hat, the worn cloak, the chickens, and the broken trap, all evoking the loving and enduring care of a mother.
Question 3: Identify the literary device in the second stanza and explain its effect.
Answer:
The metaphor “conical hat” and “cloak” symbolize the hardships of the mother. These items show the laborious, weather-beaten life the mother has endured, signifying her sacrifices for the family.
Question 4: What causes the child to feel “choked up, loving mother even more...”?
Answer:
The child feels even more love when seeing the ripe fruit saved by the mother, when noticing every object in the house bears her caring touch, and when realizing the hard work she has endured, symbolized by the old conical hat and worn cloak.
Question 5: How does the rhyme work in the line: “The rain-soaked cloak used through the plowing days / Now hung, half-worn, with straw clinging to it.”?
Answer:
The rhyme in this line follows the pattern of matching the sixth word in the six-line stanza with the sixth word in the eight-line stanza.
Question 6: Describe the scene where the child returns to the mother's home in the poem using words or pictures.
Answer:
On a winter afternoon, I returned home after being away for a while. When I arrived, there was no smoke from the stove; my mother was probably out. I wandered around the house, hoping she would return. Suddenly, heavy rain poured down. The covered jar of soybeans sat by the house. The rain soaked my mother's old conical hat and her worn cloak, hanging loosely with clinging straw. The chickens ran around the broken trap, and I felt my love for her growing even more.
