Top 6 Best Lesson Plans for Grade 6 "Demonstrative Words"

I. What Are Demonstrative Words?

1. In the following sentences, which bolded words add meaning to the words they modify?

- Nọ: the king

- ấy: the official

- kia: the village

- nọ: the father and son pair

2. Compare the following words and phrases, and deduce the meanings of the bolded words:

The words nọ, ấy, kia make noun phrases more specific and precise.

3. How do the meanings of the words ấy and nọ in these sentences compare with the previous examples?

Similarities: both pinpoint the position of an object.

Differences:

- In exercises 1 and 2: they locate the object in space.

- In exercise 3: they locate the object in time (back then, that night).

II. Functions of Demonstrative Words in Sentences

1. The words ấy, kia, nọ all serve as modifiers for noun phrases.

Example: Noun phrases: that king, that official, that village, that father and son pair...

2. Identify the demonstrative words and their roles:

a. Đó: subject.

b. Đấy: adverbial phrase.

III. PRACTICE:

1. Identify the demonstrative words, define their meaning, and explain their role:

a. “ấy”:

- Locates an object in space.

- Acts as a modifier for the noun phrase.

b. “đấy”, “đây”:

- Locates an object in space

- Acts as the subject in a sentence.

c. “nay”:

- Locates in time.

- Acts as an adverbial phrase.

d. “đó”:

- Locates in time.

- Acts as an adverbial phrase.

2. Replace the following phrases with the correct demonstrative words and explain:

a. Replace “the foot of Mount Sóc” with “that”

- Indicates spatial location.

b. Replace “burned by fire” with “that”

- Indicates spatial location.

3. Can the demonstrative words in this passage be replaced with other words or phrases? Draw a conclusion:

The demonstrative words “ấy, đó” cannot be replaced with other phrases, as in folk tales, the exact time for “that year” or “that day” cannot be pinpointed.

Conclusion:

Demonstrative words play a key role in sentences because they help point to things or times that are hard to define, enabling the listener or reader to place these objects or moments within a continuous sequence or timeline.

Solve exercises 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 on page 67 of the 6th grade literature workbook (SBT), Volume 1. 4. Create sentences using the demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that', and distinguish their usage. (When should you use 'this' and when should you use 'that'?)

Exercises

1. Exercise 1, page 138 of the textbook.

2. Exercise 2, pages 138-139 of the textbook.

3. Exercise 3, page 139 of the textbook.

4. Create sentences using 'this' and 'that' and distinguish their usage. (When should you use 'this' and when should you use 'that'?)

5. Can the demonstrative pronoun 'that' refer to both time and space? Create sentences for each meaning of 'that'.

6. Write three sentences containing demonstrative pronouns, including:

- One sentence with the pronoun as the subject;

- One sentence with the pronoun as the adverbial modifier;

- One sentence with the pronoun as a modifier of a noun phrase.

7. Determine the temporal meaning (does it refer to the current time?) and grammatical function of 'now' in the following excerpt:

'Chân' and 'Tay' said:

- Right! We must go tell 'Miệng' to take care of things. We’ve done enough. Now it’s time for him to find his own food and see if he can manage.

Suggested Approach

Exercise 1. First, identify the demonstrative pronouns in the given sentences. For example:

a) (The two cakes) 'those'

Then, identify the meaning of each demonstrative pronoun (indicating location, time, or person) and its grammatical role in the sentence (subject, object, modifier, etc.). For example:

'those':

- Refers to the position of the object ('the cakes') in space;

- Functions as a modifier of a noun phrase.

Exercise 2. Consider the relationship between sentences containing the bolded phrases and the previous sentences, and select the appropriate demonstrative pronoun. For example:

- to the foot of Mount Sóc -> there, that place, etc.

Exercise 3. The three demonstrative pronouns in the time expressions (that year, that afternoon, tonight) are non-specific, and thus, cannot be replaced with other words or phrases. This shows the importance of demonstrative pronouns, which sometimes cannot be substituted.

Exercise 4. Create sentences using 'this' and 'that' to describe the spatial relationship of objects relative to the speaker, considering whether they are close or far away.

Exercise 5. The demonstrative 'that' can refer to both space and time. For example:

- That village;

- That time.

Exercise 6. A demonstrative pronoun can serve different grammatical functions in sentences. For example:

- That is our pride. (subject)

- Now, I must leave. (adverbial modifier)

- I really like that. (modifier of a noun phrase)

Exercise 7. Consider whether 'now' refers to the current moment or a past point in time based on the sentence structure to determine its grammatical role.

I- What is a demonstrative?

Question 1, page 136, 6th grade Literature book:

The word “nọ” adds meaning to the phrase “the king” and “house”
The word “ấy” adds meaning to “official”
The word “kia” adds meaning to “village”

Question 2, page 137, 6th grade Literature book:

Compare the meanings of the words and phrases:

Sentence 1: lacks precision
Sentence 2: specific, vivid, clear
The bolded words help clarify and bring life to the nouns they accompany

Question 3, page 117, 6th grade Literature book:

Compare the similarities and differences of the words “ấy” and “nọ”: official ấy/that time ấy, that house nọ/that night nọ

Similarities: specify the position of the noun

Differences:

Sentence 1: spatial positioning
Sentence 2: temporal positioning

II- The role of demonstratives in a sentence

Question 1, page 117, 6th grade Literature book:

In the examples given in section I, the demonstratives function to identify the position of objects.

Question 2, page 117, 6th grade Literature book:

The roles of the demonstratives in the sentence:

a. “Đó”: serves as the subject of the sentence

b. “Đấy”: plays the role of indicating time

III- Practice with demonstratives

Question 1, page 138, 6th grade Literature book:

a. Demonstrative “ấy”: positions an object in space, used as a modifier in noun phrases

b. Demonstratives “đấy,” “đây”: position an object in space, used as the subject

c. Demonstrative “nay”: positions an object in time, used as an adverbial modifier

d. Demonstrative “đó”: positions an object in time, used as an adverbial modifier

Question 2, page 138, 6th grade Literature book:

a. “To the foot of Mount Sóc” -> to that place

b. “The village was burned by fire” -> that village
=> We need to write it this way to avoid repetition

Question 3, page 138, 6th grade Literature book:

The demonstratives in the passage cannot be replaced by other words or phrases

Observation about the role of demonstratives:

They help position objects and times within a sequence of events or in time
They identify objects or times that are difficult to name explicitly

I. What is a demonstrative?

Question 1. Demonstrative words:

- “Nọ” adds meaning to the words “king” and “house”

- “Áy” adds meaning to “official”

- “Kia” adds meaning to “village”

Question 2. Function

The demonstratives “nọ,” “ấy,” “kia” identify the specific location of the object represented by the noun they accompany.

- Without these demonstratives, nouns like “king,” “official,” “village,” “house” would be vague and undetermined.

Question 3. The words “ấy” and “nọ” in the third sentence serve to indicate time within space, unlike other demonstratives which define the object (noun) in space.

II. Function of demonstratives in a sentence

Question 1. The demonstratives in the sentences from section I are responsible for positioning objects both in space and time.

- Demonstratives such as “ấy,” “kia,” and “nọ” function as post-modifiers to nouns, combining with the noun and other modifiers to form noun phrases: “that official,” “that village field,” “that family house.”

Question 2. The demonstratives:

a. “Đó”: serves as the subject of the sentence, expressing the entire meaning of the preceding sentence (acting as a link word in substitution).

b. “Đấy”: functions as an adverbial modifier indicating the time the action occurs.

III. EXERCISES

Exercise 1 (page 138, 6th grade Literature book)

Sentence a: “ấy” - Positions an object in space - Functions as a modifier in a noun phrase.
Sentence b: “Đấy,” “Đây” - Positions an object in space - Functions as the subject.
Sentence c: “nay” - Positions an object in time - Functions as an adverbial modifier.
Sentence d: “đó” - Positions an object in time - Functions as an adverbial modifier.

Exercise 2 (page 138, 6th grade Literature book)

a. Replace “the foot of Mount Sóc” with the demonstrative: “đấy,” “đó”...

b. Replace “the village was burned” with the demonstrative: “ấy,” “đó,” “này”...

Exercise 3 (page 138, 6th grade Literature book)

Examples with demonstratives: “that year,” “that afternoon,” “this evening.”

- Other words or phrases cannot replace these demonstratives as folk tales do not allow us to define the exact time of events.

> Therefore, demonstratives play a vital role and sometimes cannot be substituted.

I. WHAT ARE DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS?

Answer Question 1 (page 136, Vietnamese Language 6, Volume 1):

Which words in the sentences below provide additional meaning to the underlined words?

Once upon a time, there was a king who sent an official to travel the country and find talented people. The official went to many places, asking people difficult riddles. After a long search, the official had not found anyone remarkable.

One day, while passing a village field, the official saw a father and son working on the farm […]

(The smart child)

Answer:

The underlined words add meaning to the following words:

- Nọ: The king

- Ấy: The official

- Kia: The village

- Nọ: The father and son.

Answer Question 2 (page 137, Vietnamese Language 6, Volume 1):

Compare the following words and phrases, then extract the meaning of the underlined words:

- The king / that king

- The official / that official

- The village / that village

- The house / that house

Answer:

The words “that king”, “that official”, “that village”, “that house” specify the meaning and make them clear in space. In contrast, the words “king”, “official”, “village”, “house” lack specificity.

Answer Question 3 (page 137, Vietnamese Language 6, Volume 1):

What similarities and differences do the meanings of the words “ấy”, “nọ” in the following sentences have compared to the cases already analyzed?

Once, in Thanh Hoa, there was a fisherman named Le Than. One night, while fishing in a deserted area as usual, Than cast his net.

Answer:

Comparing the words “ấy” (once) and “nọ” (that night) with the previously analyzed words:

- Similarities:

Both specify the location of the objects.

- Differences:

+ Words like “that official”, “that house” specify the location in space.

+ Words like “once”, “that night” specify the location in time.

II. DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS' ROLES IN SENTENCES

Answer Question 1 (page 137, Vietnamese Language 6, Volume 1):

What roles do the demonstrative pronouns “nọ”, “kia”, and “ấy” play?

Answer:

These demonstrative pronouns function as post-modifiers in noun phrases, combined with the noun and pre-modifiers to form noun phrases: “that official”, “that village field”, “that father and son.”

Answer Question 2 (page 137, Vietnamese Language 6, Volume 1):

Find the demonstrative pronouns in the following sentences. Determine their roles in the sentences.

a) The American war for national independence was full of hardships and sacrifices, but in the end, victory was certain.

b) From then on, our country focused on farming, animal husbandry, and the tradition of making rice cakes and sticky cakes during Tet.

Answer:

The demonstrative pronouns and their roles:

a) “That”: subject

b) “That”: adverbial

III. PRACTICE EXERCISES

Answer Question 1 (page 138, Vietnamese Language 6, Volume 1):

Find the demonstrative pronouns in the following sentences. Identify their meanings and roles in the sentences.

a) The king inspected the rice cakes Lang Lieu made, satisfied with the result, and called him to ask for an explanation.

(Rice cakes, sticky cakes)

b) Here is gold, there is also black copper.

c) Now I will send fifty soldiers to the sea, and you will send fifty soldiers to the mountains to each manage their respective directions.

(Descendants of the Dragon and Fairy)

d) From then on, the spirit of the army grew stronger.

(The Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake)

Answer:

a) “These” – Specifies the objects in space.

b) “These”, “there” – Specifies the objects in space, functions as the subject.

c) “Now” – Specifies the event in time, serves as an adverbial.

d) “That” – Specifies the event in time, serves as an adverbial.

Answer Question 2 (page 138, Vietnamese Language 6, Volume 1):

Replace the bold phrases in the following with appropriate demonstrative pronouns and explain why these replacements are necessary.

a) The enemy was defeated. The remaining soldiers trampled over each other and fled, while the warrior chased them to the foot of Soc Mountain. Upon reaching the mountain, the warrior dismounted and flew up into the sky.

(According to Saint Giong)

b) People say that when the horse cried fire, it burned down a village, so the village that was burned later became known as Burnt Village.

(According to Saint Giong)

Answer:

a) “to the foot of Soc Mountain” = “there”

b) “the village burned down” = “that village”

These replacements avoid repetition of words.

Answer Question 3 (page 139, Vietnamese Language 6, Volume 1):

Can the demonstrative pronouns in the following paragraph be replaced by other words or phrases? What conclusions can be drawn about the role of demonstrative pronouns?

That year, it was Li Thong's turn to submit himself. He and his mother devised a plan to trick Thach Sanh into taking his place. That afternoon, while waiting for Thach Sanh to return with firewood, Li Thong prepared a large feast and called him to eat, then said:

- Tonight, it's your turn to guard the temple, but I am busy with the brewing, please take my place, and return by morning.

(Thach Sanh)

Answer:

The demonstrative pronouns “That year”, “That afternoon”, “Tonight” cannot be replaced in this paragraph.

The role of demonstrative pronouns is very important. They help specify unclear objects or time, allowing the reader or listener to locate them in a series of objects or within an infinite timeline.