Top 6 Best Essays on the "Method of Describing Landscapes" for 6th Grade

1. Descriptive Writing Technique

Question from page 46 of Grade 6 Literature Book 2

a) The first passage describes the image of Dượng Hương Thư during a stage of a river rapids crossing. The depiction of his actions illustrates the powerful, decisive movements reflecting the dangerous currents of the river.

b) The second passage describes the Năm Căn River and surrounding forests. The writer uses a perspective from near to far, and from low to high to describe the scenery.

c) The third passage structure:

Paragraph 1: Introduction of the village hedge.
Paragraph 2: Description of the bamboo circles.
Paragraph 3: Reflection on the theme of maternal love.

Observation on the descriptive order: The village hedge is described from the outside to the inside, and from the bottom to the top.

Exercise

Question 1 from page 47 of Grade 6 Literature Book 2

If you were to describe the classroom during a writing test:

a) Key observations should include: the teacher, students, and classroom environment.

b) The sequence of description:

Describe the classroom environment
Describe the teacher
Describe the students focused on their work
c) Writing the introduction and conclusion:

Introduction: After a week of preparation, the writing test begins. As soon as the bell rings, everyone sits up straight, ready with paper and pen.

Main body: The test ends with a sigh of relief from everyone. Those who completed their work with confidence wear bright smiles.

Question 2 from page 47 of Grade 6 Literature Book 2

If you were to describe the schoolyard during recess, the main body should describe events before, during, and after recess.

Choose one scene to describe:

On the schoolyard, students quickly gather into groups to play, and it's hard to tell which student belongs to which class. Everyone moves like carefree birds in the sun. On one side, a group is playing shuttlecock, and in the distance, another is jumping rope. Beneath the wide branches of a banyan tree at the corner of the yard, some students sit reading or studying. The whole yard is alive with energy, not from the sun, but from the constant chatter and laughter, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere where everyone feels energized by the joyous mood.

Question 3 from page 47 of Grade 6 Literature Book 2

The structure of the text “The Beautiful Sea”:

Introduction: Introduce the beauty of the sea.

Main Body:

Describe how the sea changes throughout the day: morning, afternoon, and evening.
Describe how the sea changes with the color of the sky and clouds.

Conclusion: Reflection on the beauty of the sea.

I - Descriptive Writing Technique

Question 1: Read the following three passages (from the textbook - page 45)

Question 2: Answer the questions

a) The first passage describes the image of Dượng Hương Thư during a phase of a river rapids crossing. Why can we say that through the character's image, we can visualize the key features of the scene at a section of the river filled with dangerous rapids?

b) What does the second passage describe? How did the author arrange the sequence of the scene?

c) The third passage is a descriptive essay divided into three fairly complete parts. Identify and summarize the main ideas of each part. From this outline, comment on the author's sequence of description (is it from top to bottom, from far to near, from outside to inside, general to specific, or according to time?).

Answer:

a) Describing Dượng Hương Thư emphasizes the fierce rapids:

- Quick and urgent actions: “fast as lightning” dropping and pulling the pole.
- Appearance: Like a bronze statue, clenched teeth, jaw muscles tense, eyes burning with intensity on the pole.
- Use of similes: highlighting the fierce rapids and the magnificent natural scenery.

b) The passage describes the Năm Căn river and the mangrove forest.
- The author describes from near to far, and from low to high.
- Unique similes, vivid details: water flowing loudly into the sea day and night like a waterfall, fish swimming in groups like frogs swimming, mangroves standing upright like an endless wall...

c) Ngô Văn Phú's passage has three parts:

- Introduction: from “The village hedge is a ring...” to “the color of the hedge”: Introducing the village hedge in general (quality, shape, and color).
- Part Two: continuing until “not clear”: Describing the three circles of bamboo in the hedge.
- Part Three: The remainder: reflecting on the emotional connection with the plants.
* Sequence of description: The author describes from general to specific, from outside to inside (spatial order).

Key Takeaways:
- To describe a scene, you need to:
+ Identify the subject of the description.
+ Observe and choose key images to describe.
+ Present observations in a logical order.
- The typical structure of a descriptive essay includes three parts:
+ Introduction: Introduce the scene.
+ Main body: Focus on describing the details of the scene in an orderly fashion.
+ Conclusion: Express personal thoughts or reflections about the scene.

II - Practice

Question 1: If you were to describe the classroom during a writing test, how would you describe it? Please think and answer based on the following suggestions:

a) What specific and key images would you choose for the scene?

b) In what order would you describe this scene?

c) Write an introduction and conclusion for this essay.

Answer:

Scene during a writing test

a) Key images:

- Teacher's activities: writing on the board, handing out the test papers...

- Students' activities: preparing papers, focusing on writing...

b) Chronologically:

- Start by reading (writing, handing out) the test paper.
- Writing the answers.
- The bell (or clock) signaling the end of the exam.

c) - Introduction: After the bell signals the end of break, unlike usual, some students are still lazily entering the class, but the rest are already seated in silence, awaiting the teacher. This is the first literature test of the second semester for us.

- Conclusion: It took a couple of minutes before the teacher gathered all our “works.” The class erupted into a buzz, everyone trying to talk, their faces glistening with sweat. Most of us did well, with bright smiles on everyone's face.

I. Descriptive Writing Technique

Question 1 (page 46, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2):

Read the three passages on page 46 of the Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2.

Question 2 (page 46, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2):

a) Describe how Dượng Hương Thư brings out the fierce rapids.

- Quick and urgent actions: "as fast as lightning" throwing and pulling the pole.

- Appearance: Like a bronze statue, with clenched teeth, jaw muscles tensed, eyes burning on the pole.

- Use of simile: the image of the furious rapids, and the majestic natural surroundings.

b) The passage describing the Năm Căn river and the mangrove forest.

- The author describes from near to far, from low to high.

- Unique similes and vivid descriptions: the roaring water flowing into the sea like a waterfall, fish swimming in schools like frogs, mangrove trees standing tall like an endless wall...

c) Describing the village's bamboo hedge.

- From the beginning... to the color of the hedge: introduction to the village hedge.

- Next... when it is unclear: describes the different layers of the hedge.

- The rest: reflections on the emotional bond with the plants.

EXERCISE

Exercise 1 (page 47, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2):

a) Describe the classroom scene during a writing test:

- Images in the classroom: teachers, the space in the classroom, objects, and students. Focus on one or two students standing out.

b) Sequence of description: Chronologically, from the time the bell rings to when the test papers are distributed, students write their answers, and finally, the teacher collects the papers.

c) Introduction: Writing tests are always the most anticipated lessons in our class, so every student eagerly waits for the teacher to distribute the test papers. It is a time when we can freely “write” and create our own compositions.

- Conclusion: The teacher’s clear voice announces the end of the test. Pens drop simultaneously, and lively discussions begin all over the class. The teacher ends the test with a stack of papers, growing thicker with each step she takes.

Exercise 2 (page 47, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2):

Describe the sequence of events during recess:

+ The school yard is quiet.

+ The bell rings, signaling the start of recess, and students rush outside.

+ Some play shuttlecock, jump rope, while others gather in groups talking...

+ Describe the colors, sky, and the trees around.

Sample paragraph: During recess, everyone rushes out onto the yard, chattering like a flock of birds leaving the nest. In front of our classroom, the school yard becomes a playground full of exciting activities like jumping rope, playing shuttlecock, and other games. The girls quickly claim the area for jumping rope, and the boys, often spurred on by the girls' shouts, join in. This makes the class more united and close-knit. These moments of recess will forever be fond memories for all of us students.

Exercise 3 (page 47, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2):

Outline for the passage “The Beautiful Sea”:

Introduction: The sea scene at dawn.

Main body:

In the afternoon (the sea calm, murky, as full as a platter of rice cakes).

+ The sea during the rainstorm.

+ The sea at dusk, with the early sunset.

+ The changing colors depending on the sky and clouds.

Conclusion: The origin of the beautiful sea imagery.

Part I: THE TECHNIQUE OF DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

Answer to Question 1 + 2 (page 45, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2):

Read the three passages on pages 45-46 of the Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2. Answer the following questions:

a) The first passage describes the image of Dượng Hương Thư during his journey through the rapids. Why can we say that through his portrayal, we can imagine the typical features of a river with dangerous rapids?

b) What scene is described in the second passage? How did the writer describe this scene, and in what order?

c) The third passage is a descriptive essay with three distinct sections. Identify and summarize the main points of each section. Based on this outline, comment on the sequence of description used by the author in the passage.

Answers:

a) Dượng Hương Thư's description emphasizes the fierce rapids:

- Quick, urgent actions: "as fast as lightning" throwing and pulling the pole.

- Appearance: Like a bronze statue, with clenched teeth, jaw muscles tensed, and eyes burning as he holds the pole.

- Use of simile: vividly depicting the wild rapids and the grand natural scenery.

b) The second passage describes the Năm Căn River.

- The author describes from near to far, from low to high.

- Unique similes and vivid descriptions: the water roaring as it flows into the sea day and night like a waterfall, fish swimming in schools like frogs, the mangrove trees standing tall like an endless wall...

c) The passage by Ngô Văn Phú is divided into three parts:

- The introduction: from "The village hedge is a ring" to "the color of the hedge": An overview of the village hedge (its qualities, shape, and color).

- The second part: describing in detail the three layers of the village hedge.

- The third part: concluding with the emotional connection to the plants.

* Sequence of description:

The author describes from general to specific, moving from the outside to the inside (spatial order).

Part II: EXERCISES

Answer to Question 1 (page 47, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2):

If you had to describe the classroom scene during a writing exercise, how would you do it?

Detailed answer:

- Choose representative images: the teacher, the classroom atmosphere, the general setting (blackboard, four walls, desks, chairs...), the students (their posture, attitudes, preparation for the writing task...), the writing process, the view outside the classroom...

- The description can follow any logical order, such as: from outside the classroom to the inside; from the blackboard to the teacher and the students; from the general atmosphere to the perspective of the writer...

- Write the introduction and conclusion.

Introduction: Among all our lessons, the writing exercise is perhaps the one we enjoy the most. We get to freely create and express ourselves with words. Because of this, every time a writing exercise comes, the classroom becomes lively and excited.

Conclusion: The writing session is both enjoyable and dynamic. Everyone is eager, having created a work of their own. These exercises are precious moments that help us improve our writing skills. I hope there will be more writing lessons, allowing us to further develop our abilities.

Answer to Question 2 (page 47, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2):

If you had to describe the schoolyard during recess, what sequence would you use in your description?

Detailed answer:

* Describing in chronological order:

- Before recess, the schoolyard is quiet and peaceful.

- During recess:

+ The bell rings, signaling the start of recess.

+ Students rush out onto the playground.

+ The scene of students playing.

+ The usual games being played.

+ The view of the playground from different corners.

+ The bell rings again, and students return to class.

- After recess, the schoolyard returns to its usual calm.

* Describing in spatial order:

- The games happening in the middle of the yard and in the corners.

- A unique, exciting, and dynamic game.

Answer to Question 3 (page 47, Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2):

Read the passage on pages 47-48 of the Literature Textbook 6, Volume 2 and summarize it into an outline.

Detailed answer:

- Introduction: The sea at dawn.

- Main body:

+ The afternoon (the sea calm, murky, full like a rice cake platter).

+ The sea during a rainstorm.

+ The cold sea in the late afternoon, with the sun setting early.

+ The changing colors depending on the sky and cloud conditions...

- Conclusion: The origin of the beautiful sea image.

I. METHODS OF WRITING DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPHS ABOUT SCENERY

1. Read the three paragraphs on pages 45-46 of the 6th-grade Vietnamese Language Textbook, Volume 2

Questions:

a) The first text describes the image of Uncle Huong Thu during a crossing of a waterfall. Why can we say that, through the character's image, we can imagine the typical features of the section of the river with many dangerous rapids?

b) What scene is described in the second text? How did the author arrange the description of this scene?

c) The third text is a descriptive essay with three relatively complete parts. Identify and summarize the ideas of each part. From that outline, evaluate the order of description in the paragraph.

Answers:

a) The image of Uncle Huong Thu is depicted in the text with his appearance “like a bronze statue, his teeth clenched, his jaw tightened, his fiery eyes fixed on the tip of the pole,” along with his swift, skilled actions “quickly dropping and pulling the pole.” The author uses vivid comparisons to help readers imagine the scene of the dangerous rapids, showing how the person navigating the river had to exert all his strength and focus to fight against the fierce currents.

b) The text describes the scene of the Nam Can river.

The author describes the scene in a sequence from the riverbed upwards, from near to far. This is the order of observation.

c)

The text by Ngo Van Phu has three parts:
First part: from “The village fence is a ring” to “the color of the fence”.

=> Introducing the general features of the village bamboo fence (its characteristics, shape, and color).

Second part: from “the outer fence” to “unclear”.

=> A detailed description of the three layers of the village fence.

Third part: The rest

=> Discussing bamboo shoots and evoking the relationship between nature and human life.

Evaluation of the order of description:
The author describes in a spatial order: from the inside out, from the general to the specific.

Important Points to Remember:

To describe a scene, it is necessary to:

- Identify the subject of the description;
- Observe and select representative images;
- Present the observations in a logical order.
The structure of a descriptive essay often has three parts:

Introduction: introducing the scene to be described;
Main body: focusing on describing the details of the scene in a logical order;
Conclusion: usually expressing feelings or reflections about the scene.

B. EXERCISES AND GUIDELINES

Question 1: Page 47, 6th-grade Vietnamese Language Textbook, Volume 2

If you were to describe the classroom during a writing session, how would you do it? Think carefully and respond based on the suggestions below:

a) What specific, representative images would you choose for the classroom scene?

b) How would you arrange the description of the scene?

c) Write an introduction and conclusion for this essay.

Sample answer:
Suggestions:
a) Representative images for the classroom during a writing session include:
The teacher (writing on the board, distributing papers, reminding students, walking around the room, sitting at the desk...);
Students (reading the prompt, preparing materials, thinking, writing...);
Atmosphere (cool, tense, relaxed, quiet...);
b) The scene can be described in the following time sequence: reading the prompt, doing the task, collecting the papers.
c) Sample:
Introduction: It seems that after the bell signaling the end of recess, our class quickly enters the classroom. Everyone sits upright because the next period is our first writing assignment since we entered 6th grade. Some are anxious, others are excited, but most are eager to see the teacher walk in.
Conclusion: The teacher’s bell signaling the end of the session rings, but almost everyone hesitates to submit their work, trying to perfect their first creation. It takes about five more minutes before the class hands in their assignments. Most of us did well, as seen in the smiles on our faces. We greet the teacher and leave the classroom after this “challenging” test.

Question 2: Page 47, 6th-grade Vietnamese Language Textbook, Volume 2
If you were to describe the schoolyard during recess, how would you organize the description? Would you describe it spatially (from far to near) or temporally (before, during, and after recess)? Choose one specific scene from the schoolyard during recess and write a descriptive paragraph.

Sample answer:
You can choose to describe the scene either spatially or temporally, but make sure to observe carefully and select representative images, focusing on details like the sky, the beginning of recess, and the activities occurring in different areas of the yard…
Example description:
Recess is always the most exciting time for everyone. Under the cool sky, with a spacious and airy atmosphere, groups of students gather to play their favorite games. In the distant volleyball court, some older students are laughing and playing volleyball. Nearby, a few girls are sitting and reading a book, seemingly undisturbed by the noise around them. Near the school’s flower garden, other students are gathered around playing traditional games like “Ô ăn quan” and “chuyền thẻ” that the school encourages. Small volleyballs are skillfully tossed into the air and caught, accompanied by the joyful laughter of those who win. Meanwhile, some students are inside the classroom discussing stories or debating hot current topics. A few “bookworms” are deeply focused on their assignments. This is how recess goes, with the fatigue and stress of the lessons left behind in the lively, cheerful atmosphere.

Question 3: Page 47, 6th-grade Vietnamese Language Textbook, Volume 2
Read the following passage carefully and outline it.
BEAUTIFUL SEA
In the morning, the sunlight shines brightly. Brown sails on the sea glow red under the sunlight, resembling butterflies fluttering in the blue sky.
Then comes a chilly afternoon when the northeastern wind stops. The sea becomes calm, red and murky, full like a plate of rice cake, with small boats floating like scattered peanuts.
On a rainy day, the rain falls relentlessly, with some sunlight breaking through, making the sea shimmer with colors: light green, lavender, pink, and bright blue. There are also moments of intense dark clouds, heavy and oppressive. After the rain, the sails, soaked and darkened, rise up again, full of life like the chest of a farmer returning home after a day’s work.
On another morning, the sea is foggy, with no islands visible, only a blanket of white mist. There are no boats, no waves, no clouds, no blue sky.
One cold afternoon, the sun sets early. The distant islands are pale blue mixed with white. There is no wind, but the waves still beat softly, whispering. The water is thick and silver-white, resembling powdered flour on a plum.

As the sun sets, the sea turns a pale blue color, with the islands far away tinged with pink. The waves gently caress the shore, and the foam is pinkish like grapefruit.
The midday sun is covered by clouds. Rays of sunlight turn the sea golden, highlighting the sails like a huge spotlight shining on dancers on the sea.
Thus, the sea always changes color depending on the sky’s mood. When the sky is bright, the sea is also vibrant and blue. When the sky is covered in light clouds, the sea becomes misty and soft. When the sky is dark and rainy, the sea turns gray and heavy. When the sky is stormy, the sea churns angrily.
The sea is often beautiful, but one thing that many people fail to notice is that its magical beauty, its many colors, is mostly created by the clouds, the sky, and the light...

(Vu Tu Nam)
Outline:

Introduction: Title "BEAUTIFUL SEA".
Main body: from “In the morning, the sunlight shines” to “the sea churns angrily”.
Morning sunshine

Afternoon with the northeastern wind

Rainy day

Light afternoon

Cold afternoon

Sunset afternoon

Midday sun

Changing colors depending on the sky

Why the sea is beautiful
=> Describing the sea’s beauty through different times of the day and from different perspectives.
Conclusion: from “The sea is often beautiful” to “the light creates...” - (remaining).
=> Express personal thoughts on the changing beauty of the sea.