Top 6 Best Lesson Plans on "Practicing: Choosing Word Order in Sentences" for 8th Grade

Question 1. This exercise asks you to determine the word order and the relationship between the activities and states represented by the bolded phrases in the textbook, page 122. How are they structured?

Specifically:

a) […] The phrase means that one must make every effort to explain, advocate, organize, lead, and ensure that the nationalistic spirit of all people is translated into concrete actions for national work and resistance.

The order of the words in this sentence reflects:

The sequence of actions to be taken.
The importance of each task.
b) […] It is said that my mother went to sell light bulbs, and in some markets, they also sold incense.

The word order in this sentence reflects:

A regular activity, which is listed first: selling light bulbs.
A less frequent task, which is listed afterward: selling incense.

Question 2. This task asks you to explain why the bolded phrases in the textbook (pages 112, 113) are placed at the beginning of the sentences.

Hint:

The bolded phrases are placed at the beginning of the sentences in the excerpts from the textbook (pages 122, 123) mainly for the purpose of repetition to connect with previous sentences. Additionally, they emphasize what needs to be conveyed: in phrase (a), this vocabulary (phrase b), there is also a buffalo and a basket of rice (phrase c), in those ten years and in that victory (phrase d).

Question 3. This exercise requires an analysis of the expressive effect of the word order in the bolded sentences in the textbook, page 123.

To do this, examine the arrangement of the bolded sentences: is it in a straightforward order, based on the characteristics of the subjects, or does it involve an inversion of word order?
Based on this, analyze the impact of that word order (as a rhetorical device).
a) Lom khom under the mountain, a few woodcutters
Lac dàc by the river, a market with some houses.

Remember the country with deep sorrow,

Miss the village, weary of talking.

The effect of this word order on the sentence is:

It emphasizes and highlights the images or states of the people and the scenery: bent down, scattered.
It also highlights the poet's emotions: longing for the country, missing home.
It vividly portrays the bright beauty of the scene.
The effect of the word order in this poem is to bring out the radiant beauty of the soldier in the sunset of the Northwest mountains.

Question 4. This task presents two requirements:

Identify the differences between the two sentences in the textbook, page 123.
Choose the appropriate sentence to fill in the blank in the passage from the textbook, page 124.

Both sentences share the same verb phrase, but in sentence (a), the subject comes first. In sentence (b), the subject-verb construction is inverted, and the adjective "respectfully" (indicating the manner of action) precedes the verb.

From this analysis, we conclude:

Sentence (a) follows a standard structure and narrates a witnessed event, without emphasizing any particular detail.
Sentence (b) inverts the order of words to emphasize the attitude or appearance of the subject in the dialogue.
After analyzing the difference, fill in the blank as follows:

Suddenly, the grasshoppers hopping around the grasshoppers stopped, moving aside. Then, in the shop, a quiet hush fell. I saw a mantis walking in, with a rather ordinary appearance, but somehow, he walked in such a pompous manner, lifting his legs as if he were stepping on the head of a goose, his attitude exuding arrogance.

Question 5. This task has two parts:

List the possible word order arrangements for the bolded section (the conclusion of the “Vietnamese Bamboo” essay by Thep Moi) in the textbook, page 124.
Compare the conclusion with the outline of the essay and explain why the author chose that particular word order.

The bolded sentence in the conclusion of the “Vietnamese Bamboo” essay by Thep Moi reads: (The bamboo is green, humble, upright, loyal, and courageous).

With the five adjectives green, humble, upright, loyal, and courageous, there are many possible word orders:

The bamboo is humble, green, upright, loyal, courageous.
The bamboo is humble, upright, green, loyal, courageous.
The bamboo is humble, upright, loyal, green, courageous.
The bamboo is upright, green, humble, loyal, courageous.
The bamboo is upright, humble, loyal, green, courageous.
The bamboo is upright, humble, loyal, courageous, green…
The author chose the word order: The bamboo is green, humble, upright, loyal, courageous because:

It effectively presents the qualities of the bamboo in the order the author intended.
The qualities are presented in the order from the most outward and obvious to the most internal, profound qualities.

Question 6. This task asks you to:

Write a short paragraph on one of the following topics:
a) The benefits of walking for health.

b) The benefits of walking for expanding your understanding of reality.

Then explain the word order in one sentence of your paragraph.

1. Exercise 1, page 122, Textbook.

Answer:

To solve this exercise, analyze the relationships between the activities represented by the bolded words, and compare them with the content in Section II, the 'Remember' section (page 112, Textbook), to check whether the word order reflects the correct sequence or hierarchy of the actions.

2. Exercise 2, pages 122-123, Textbook.

Answer:

Consider the relationship between the bolded phrases and the words or phrases used in the previous sentence.

3. Exercise 3, page 123, Textbook.

Answer:

Refer to the explanation of the poetic line 'Beautiful beyond measure, our homeland!' (Exercise from page 113, Textbook), and compare it with the content in Section II, 'Remember' section (page 112, Textbook).

4. Exercise 4, pages 123-124, Textbook.

Answer:

Compare two sentences in terms of structure (word order) and meaning (expression effectiveness). In both sentences, the verb phrase is a C-V cluster. In sentence (a), the subject precedes the verb. In sentence (b), the verb phrase has its adjunct in front, and the word 'dignified' (describing the manner of the action) is placed before the verb. Analyze the effect of each arrangement.

5. Exercise 5, page 124, Textbook.

Answer:

For the five words 'green', 'gentle', 'honest', 'loyal', and 'brave', there are many possible ways to arrange the word order. By comparing the author's sentence structure with the outline of the essay 'The Bamboo Tree of Vietnam', you will understand why the words are arranged in that particular order.

6. Exercise 6, page 124, Textbook.

Answer:

You can refer to an idea from 'Walking in Solitude' by Rousseau (page 98, Textbook) and your own experiences to write a short paragraph on one of the two topics provided. Upon reviewing your paragraph, you may identify places where the word order is not appropriate. In such cases, adjust the word order for better coherence.

7. Exercise 7. Rearrange the words in the following sets to form correct sentences and place them in the appropriate blanks:

a) This person / will spend the remaining time playing outdoor games with you / every day, devote half an hour to explaining to her, so that the student understands that skipping school is wrong.

b) When a student's case is referred to court / initially / and if this does not work, the court will decide to send the student to 'prison' for two weeks / the student will be under the court's scrutiny / if the student continues to skip school, they will have to perform community service for one month / receive a warning / be reprimanded or

LIGHT PUNISHMENT?

In the city of Emelo, Netherlands, students aged 12 to 16 who frequently skip school are subjected to special educational measures. The process follows these steps: The school administration submits a list of habitual truants to the city court, which then decides whether to escalate the case. ...

Of course, no student is sent to actual prison just for skipping school. Instead, they are sent to a nearby youth center, housed in a single room, under the supervision of an experienced social worker from the welfare agency. ...

(Source: Dai Bieu Nhân Dan Newspaper)

Answer:

Arrange the words in the correct order to reflect the proper sequence of actions described by these words.

Exercise 1 (page 123, Literature Textbook 8, Volume 2):

a) The word order in the sentence reflects the sequence of tasks that need to be completed.

- The significance of the event is emphasized.

b) The word order indicates:

- Routine actions or primary tasks are placed first: selling light bulbs.

- Occasional or secondary actions are placed later: selling incense and gold.

Exercise 2 (page 124, Literature Textbook 8, Volume 2):

a) The phrase 'Imprisoned' is placed at the beginning of the sentence to highlight Chí Phèo's indifference and carelessness.

b) The phrase 'This vocabulary' is placed first to establish a link between the current sentence and the previous one.

c) The phrase 'One cow and a basket of rice' is a repetition used to connect two sentences in the paragraph.

d) The phrases 'In those ten years' and 'In that victory' are used to create a connection between sentences within the paragraph.

Exercise 3 (page 124, Literature Textbook 8, Volume 2):

a) In the poem 'Through Ngang Pass' by bà Huyện Thanh Quan, inversion is used to emphasize the scenery, the people, and the poet's emotions while standing at Ngang Pass.

b) It highlights the vibrant, radiant image of the soldier in the sunset of the Northwest mountains.

Exercise 4 (page 124, Literature Textbook 8, Volume 2):

Sentence (a) is merely a narration without emphasizing any specific word, mainly telling about an event witnessed.

Sentence (b) inverts 'solemn' before the subject, highlighting this part of the sentence. This makes the sentence not only focus on the event but also emphasizes the attitude with which the event is recounted.

Exercise 5 (page 124, Literature Textbook):

The author arranges the words 'green', 'gentle', 'honest', 'loyal', 'brave' in this order to:

- Reflect the admirable qualities of the Vietnamese bamboo in the order written by the author.

- Move from outward qualities, which are more visible, to inner qualities that are more hidden.

Exercise 6 (page 124, Literature Textbook 8, Volume 2):

It is undeniable that the increasingly busy lifestyle makes young people more sedentary. If you are aware that sitting for long periods and being inactive leads to serious health problems, or you notice the fatigue, irritability, and stress it causes... Simply by taking 30-45 minutes for a walk, you will experience unexpected benefits. Walking boosts immune function, improves cardiovascular health, relieves joint pain, and counters the effects of genes that promote weight gain. Walking is truly one of the simplest, easiest exercises that yields effective results and is ideal for everyone.

Question 1. (Textbook, page 122, Literature 8, volume 2)

How do the word orders and bolded phrases below reflect the relationship between the actions and the states they describe?

a) The patriotic spirit, like precious treasures, is sometimes displayed in glass cases, clearly visible, and sometimes hidden away in chests, out of sight. Our duty is to ensure that all these hidden treasures are brought to light, which means we must explain, promote, organize, and lead everyone to practice the spirit of patriotism through their work and resistance efforts.

(Ho Chi Minh, The Patriotic Spirit of Our People)

b) As the anniversary of my teacher's death approached, my mother, still in Thanh Hoa, had not yet returned. I heard she was selling light bulbs and even sold incense at the main market.

(Nguyen Hong, Childhood Days)

Answer:

a) The order in which the actions are listed by the author follows a sequence of stages in mobilizing the masses: first, explaining to the public, then promoting their engagement, organizing their participation, leading them to perform correctly, and finally turning all actions into practical patriotic deeds.

b) The sequence of activities in this passage is arranged to reflect the primary and secondary tasks of the narrator's mother: selling light bulbs is the main task, while selling incense at the main market is secondary.

Question 2. (Textbook, page 122, Literature 8, volume 2)

Why are the bolded phrases placed at the beginning of the sentences?

a) At most, if he causes trouble, he will just end up in jail. Being in jail is nothing to him.

(Nam Cao, Chí Phèo)

b) Nguyễn Tuân had an incredibly rich vocabulary, which he diligently accumulated. Before the August Revolution, he often used this vast vocabulary to playfully rebel against life.

(According to Nguyễn Đăng Mạnh, Modern Vietnamese Writers – Portraits and Styles)

c) When the news reached the young child of a farmer, he immediately said to his father:

- We seldom receive royal blessings; we should ask the village to slaughter two oxen and prepare two baskets of sticky rice for everyone to enjoy. The remaining ox and rice should be given to the village as our contribution for the trip to the capital to handle this matter.

(The Intelligent Child)

d) A decade has passed.

In those ten years, modern poetry fiercely battled with traditional poetry, with one side fighting for its survival and the other defending its own. In this victory, credit also goes to the pioneers in the field, but the primary credit belongs to the modern poets.

(Hoai Thanh – Hoai Chan, A Decade in Poetry)

Answer:

In all these examples, the bolded phrases are placed at the beginning of the sentences to establish a connection with the previous sentence (via repetition).

Question 3. (Textbook, page 123, Literature 8, volume 2)

Analyze the effectiveness of the word order in the bolded sentences below:

a)

Stepping toward Đèo Ngang as the sun sets,

The grass and trees mingle with rocks, leaves blend with flowers.

Stooping beneath the mountain, several woodcutters appear,

Scattered along the riverbank, a few houses can be seen.

Longing for my homeland, my heart aches.

Missing my family, my mouth grows dry.

Stopping to rest, the sky, mountains, and rivers appear,

A private moment, just me and my thoughts.

(Bà Huyện Thanh Quan, Through Đèo Ngang)

b)

His form is stunning in the evening sun,

His shadow stretches long on the steep hilltop.

The mountain cannot bear the weight of his striving shoulders.

The leaves rustle in harmony with the winds of the pass.

(Tố Hữu, We Keep Moving Forward)

Answer:

a) The inversion of word order in lines three and four emphasizes the desolate, isolated feeling of Đèo Ngang. The inversion in the following lines reinforces the loneliness and longing of the speaker.

b) The rearrangement of the words in this poem highlights the beauty and grandeur of the soldier at sunset. The soldier becomes the central figure in the vast landscape of the mountain pass.

Question 4. (Textbook, page 123, Literature 8, volume 2)

What is the difference between sentences (a) and (b)? Choose the sentence that fits in the blank in the paragraph below.

a) I saw a praying mantis walk solemnly in.

b) I saw solemnly a praying mantis walk in.

Answer:

- The two sentences differ in the placement of the modifier (the part after the verb 'saw'). In sentence (a), the subject comes first, followed by the introduction and description of the character's action. In sentence (b), the predicate is moved before the subject, and the adjective 'solemnly' is placed just before the verb, making it clear that the mantis is putting on a ceremonious air.

- The correct sentence to fit in the blank is sentence (b).

Question 5. (Textbook, page 125, Literature 8, volume 2)

List the possible arrangements of the bolded phrase's word order in the following passage. Compare the conclusion with the outline of the essay and explain why the author chose this particular word order.

The bamboo tree of Vietnam! The bamboo is green, supple, upright, loyal, and brave. The bamboo embodies the virtues of the wise and is a noble symbol of the Vietnamese people.

(Thép Mới, The Bamboo Tree of Vietnam)

Answer:

- There are many possible ways to reorder the words when rearranging the bolded phrases.

- However, the author's word order is optimal because it encapsulates the noble qualities of the bamboo tree in the order described in the essay (refer to the text The Bamboo Tree of Vietnam).

Question 6. (Textbook, page 125, Literature 8, volume 2)

Write a short paragraph on one of the following topics:

a) The benefits of walking for health.

b) The benefits of walking for expanding practical knowledge.

Explain the word order used in one of the sentences from the paragraph you wrote.

Answer:

Walking is very beneficial for health. It helps improve circulation and clears the mind. If we walk regularly, our muscles and bones become stronger, and excess energy is burned. Walking regularly also makes us more agile and helps us perform better in our studies and work.

Question 1. How do the word and phrase orders in bold below reflect the relationship between the activities and states they express?

a. Patriotic spirit, like precious treasures, is sometimes displayed in glass cases or crystal vases, clearly visible. At other times, it is secretly stored away in trunks or boxes. Our duty is to ensure that these hidden treasures are put on display. This means we must work hard to explain, promote, organize, and lead, ensuring that everyone's patriotic spirit is actively involved in patriotic work and the resistance effort.

(Ho Chi Minh, The Patriotic Spirit of Our People)

b. Just before the anniversary of my teacher's death, my mother in Thanh Hoa still hadn't returned. I heard she was selling light bulbs and at the main markets, she also sold incense and gold.

(Nguyen Hong, The Days of My Childhood)

Answer:

The relationship between the activities and states expressed:

a. The word order in this sentence reflects the sequence of actions that need to be completed.

b. The word order reflects the significance of the listed activities:

+ The regular and primary activity: selling light bulbs.

+ The occasional, secondary activity: selling incense and gold.

Question 2. Why are the bold phrases below placed at the beginning of the sentences?

a. At most, if he made a fuss, he'd just end up in jail. Being in jail is something he sees as ordinary.

(Nam Cao, Chi Pheo)

b. Nguyen Tuan had an extremely rich vocabulary, which he diligently accumulated. This vocabulary, before the August Revolution, was often used by him to rebel against society.

(According to Nguyen Dang Manh, Modern Vietnamese Writers – Portraits and Styles)

c. When the news reached the child of the farmer, he immediately told his father:

- It’s rare to get a royal gift, so you should ask the village to slaughter two buffaloes and prepare two baskets of sticky rice for everyone to enjoy a hearty meal. For the remaining buffalo and rice, we can ask the village to cover the cost for us when we travel to the capital.

(The Clever Child)

d. A decade has just passed.

In these ten years, new poetry has fiercely competed with old poetry, with one side fighting for the right to exist and the other side maintaining its claim. In this victory, there was credit for those who fought on the frontlines, but foremost, it was the work of the new poets.

(Hoai Thanh – Hoai Chan, A Period in Poetry)

Answer:

- The phrase in sentence a) is placed at the beginning to create a link between the sentences, emphasizing Chi Pheo’s fate of going to jail.

- The phrases in sentences b), c), and d) serve to link the following sentence to the one before it.

Question 3. Analyze the effectiveness of the word order in the following bolded sentences:

a.

Stepping into Deo Ngang, the late afternoon shadow, Grass and trees mingled with stones, flowers with leaves. Bent down beneath the mountain, a few woodcutters, Scattered by the river, a few houses. Longing for my country, the pain of separation. Missing my home, my weary lips. Stopping, standing still, the sky, mountains, and water, A personal feeling between me and myself.

(Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Over Deo Ngang)

b.

He looks stunning in the afternoon sun, His shadow long on the steep mountain top. The mountain can't weigh down his determined shoulders, Leaves rustle with the wind on the mountain pass…

(To Huu, We Move Forward)

Answer:

a. In the poem “Over Deo Ngang” by Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, the poet uses inverted word order to highlight the scenery, people, and emphasize the poet’s emotions while standing at Deo Ngang.

b. The poem emphasizes the vibrant and radiant image of the soldier in the afternoon sunlight in the northwest mountains.

Question 4. How are sentences (a) and (b) different? Choose the appropriate sentence to fill in the blank in the paragraph below.

a. I saw a Praying Mantis walking in with great seriousness.

b. I saw seriously a Praying Mantis walk in.

Suddenly, a few Grasshoppers were jumping around, showing off their skills to the female Crickets, then quickly ran off to one side. Then, there was silence in the store, and we suddenly noticed the serious-looking Praying Mantis walking in with his high step, as if he were walking on stilts, moving very arrogantly.

Answer:

- The two sentences differ in the placement of the modifier: “saw a serious Praying Mantis walking in” versus “saw seriously a Praying Mantis walk in.”

- In sentence (a), the subject comes first, followed by the introduction of the character and a description of the action and mannerisms of the character.

- In sentence (b), the verb is placed before the subject, and the adjective “seriously” is placed before the verb, which clearly highlights the Praying Mantis’ “pretentious” manner.

=> Choose sentence (b) to fill in the blank.

Question 5. Below is the conclusion of the essay “The Bamboo Tree of Vietnam” by Thep Moi (Grade 6, Volume 2, p. 95). Please list the possible word order arrangements in the bolded part of the sentence. Compare the conclusion with the outline of the essay and explain why the author chose the word order here.

The Bamboo Tree of Vietnam! The green, supple, upright, loyal, and courageous bamboo. The bamboo embodies the virtues of a noble person and is a noble symbol of the Vietnamese people.

Answer:

- Thep Moi arranges the word order in the following sequence: green, supple, upright, loyal, courageous because:

+ It starts with the outward appearance, which is easily observable, and progresses to the inner qualities that are more hidden.

+ It reflects the admirable qualities of the bamboo according to the sequence chosen by the author in the essay.

Question 6. Write a short paragraph on one of the following topics:

a) The benefits of walking for health.

b) The benefits of walking in expanding practical knowledge.

Explain the word order used in one of the sentences of the paragraph you wrote.

Answer:

a) The benefits of walking for health:

Sentence: “When walking, excess calories are significantly burned due to the rhythmic movement” emphasizes the activity of walking.

b) The benefits of walking in expanding practical knowledge:

Sentence: “Particularly, when walking, if one is willing to challenge themselves in a new area, there is a chance to discover new things about nature, people, and life” emphasizes the act of walking.