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1 - Page 71 Textbook

Read the passage and orally describe the classroom scene in The Last Lesson.

After the lesson, we moved on to writing exercises. Teacher Ha-men had prepared fresh sheets with beautiful "Roman letters" written on them: French, Andat, French, Andat. The sheets hung before the desks like little flags fluttering all around the classroom. Everyone was deeply focused, utterly silent! The only sound heard was the scratching of pens on paper. Occasionally, a coconut beetle would fly in, but no one paid attention, even the youngest students, who were diligently making strokes with full dedication, as if these strokes were also French... On the school roof, doves cooed softly...

Answer

Classroom scene in The Last Lesson:

– Teacher's actions: Preparing beautifully written "Roman letters" sheets.

– Students writing: Focused, silent, pen scratches, diligently making strokes.

– The atmosphere: Quiet, silent, doves cooing softly on the roof.

Sample passage:

The class switched to writing practice, and Teacher Ha-men had already prepared beautiful letter samples hanging before the desks like small flags saying “French, Andat.” Everyone was completely focused, and the surrounding space was as silent as possible. The young students were diligently making strokes with love for the French language. On the school roofs, doves cooed softly...

2 - Page 71 Textbook

From the story The Last Lesson, orally describe to your classmates the image of Teacher Ha-men (pay attention to how he differs from his usual behavior in the regular lessons).

Follow the guidance below to describe:

a) What was Teacher Ha-men like in the last lesson?

b) What was different about his outfit on that day compared to regular lessons?

c) What was Teacher Ha-men's voice like? What were his gestures and attitude when Phrang arrived late and didn’t know his lessons?

d) What was Teacher Ha-men's expression, words, and actions like at the end of the lesson?

Note: Review the text of The Last Lesson, list the answers to the above questions, and then present your answers in the prepared format. Only list the key points and details (bullet points), avoid writing them as an essay to read.

Answer

a) Teacher Ha-men in the last lesson was a very gentle and kind teacher with students, showing different actions and gestures from usual lessons.

b) On that day, he wore a beautiful outfit typically worn on Sundays: a green coat, pleated lotus leaf cuffs, and a round black silk hat embroidered with designs.

c) When Phrang arrived late and didn’t know his lessons, his voice remained calm and gentle, instead of angry. His gestures and attitude were always gentle, loving, and affectionate...

d) Teacher Ha-men’s expression, words, and actions:

- His face and words always showed a deep sense of affection, warmth, and care.

- During the final lesson, he spoke a lot about the French language, teaching with all his heart, full of patriotism and deep love for his mother tongue. That’s why the lesson had a profound impact on the young minds.

- His final action during the lesson: "Holding a piece of chalk, he pressed it firmly and wrote large: 'VIVE LA FRANCE!'" – a strong expression of his love for the country and its language.

3 - Page 71 Textbook

Here is the writing prompt: On the occasion of Vietnam Teachers' Day (November 20), you accompanied your mother to visit her retired teacher. Please describe the teacher's image during the emotional moment of meeting a former student after many years apart.

a) Make an outline for the above writing prompt.

b) Discuss in groups and have a representative present it in front of the class.

Answer

* Introduction: Describe the situation where you accompanied your mother to congratulate her retired teacher on Vietnam Teachers' Day, November 20.

* Body:

- Describe the appearance of your mother’s retired teacher:

+ Face: wrinkled skin, gray hair...

+ Build: tall, short, thin, fat, weak, or strong...

- Describe the teacher’s emotions when meeting the former student after many years:

+ Surprised, joyful, emotional: reflected in their eyes, smile.

+ Warm and sincere reception from the teacher.

* Conclusion:

- The emotional moments shared by you and your mother. This is a meaningful memory about the respect for teachers that you must learn.

- The more you cherish the teaching profession and the teachers who dedicate themselves to the cause of education.

- Valuable lessons learned about ethics, and teacher-student relationships.

I. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE TO MASTER

To master this topic, students need to thoroughly grasp the following fundamental concepts:

1. Descriptive writing is a type of writing that helps the reader or listener visualize the prominent characteristics and qualities of an object, event, person, landscape, etc., making these things appear before their eyes.

2. In order to describe effectively, one must first observe and then make judgments, draw associations, use metaphors, comparisons, etc., to highlight the key features of the object.

3. The method of describing a landscape

- To describe a landscape, one needs to:

+ Identify the subject of the description.

+ Observe and choose representative images.

+ Present the observed details in a logical order.

- The structure of a descriptive essay usually includes three parts:

+ Introduction: introduce the scene being described.

+ Body: focus on describing the scene in detail in a particular sequence.

+ Conclusion: express thoughts about the described scene.

4. The method of describing a person

- To describe a person, one needs to:

+ Identify the person to be described.

+ Observe and select relevant details.

+ Present the results of observation in a logical order.

- The structure of an essay describing a person typically includes three parts:

+ Introduction: introduce the person being described.

+ Body: provide a detailed description (appearance, gestures, actions, speech, etc.).

+ Conclusion: offer an evaluation and share the writer's feelings.

II. EXERCISE GUIDANCE

Question 1. This exercise requires you to turn a written description into oral speech.

You can create your own outline, without needing to follow the order of the written text. Making such an outline will help you avoid forgetting details and ensure that your speech flows smoothly.

Sample Outline

Introduction:

- Introduce the subject to be described: the classroom scene during a writing practice session.

Body:

Describe the details of the writing practice session:

- The scene where Mr. Ha-men prepares for the writing lesson:

+ Sheets of writing samples hung in front of the desks.

+ On the writing sample, the “beautiful script” is written.

- The students practicing their writing:

+ The whole class is very focused on their writing.

+ The sounds:

All that can be heard is the scratching of pens on paper.
The gentle cooing of pigeons on the rooftop can also be heard.
Conclusion:

- Your thoughts on the writing practice session.

Question 2. Describe Mr. Ha-men from the short story *The Last Lesson* in your own words.

This is a descriptive essay about a person, so you can follow the method of writing about a person you have learned to create your own outline for the oral description.

Sample Outline

Introduction:

Introduce Mr. Ha-men:

- He is deeply patriotic;

- Loves his native language, French;

- A role model in preserving and protecting the mother tongue and showing affection for his homeland.

(Alternatively, you could introduce the school atmosphere and the classroom environment during the final lesson before describing Mr. Ha-men.)

Body:

* Appearance

- To honor the last lesson, Mr. Ha-men wears different clothes from usual.

- He wears a greenish coat with pleated lotus leaf trim and a round black silk hat, which he only wears on days when there are inspectors or prize ceremonies.

* Gestures and Actions

- Unlike in ordinary lessons, Mr. Ha-men walks back and forth, with a ruler tucked under his arm. While teaching, he often stops, staring intently at the surroundings, as though taking in the entire small school with his eyes... His heart aches, knowing that tomorrow he will have to say goodbye to all these things, all these scenes.

- Hearing the church bell tolling twelve o'clock and the sound of the Prussian soldiers' horns, Mr. Ha-men becomes pale, and his voice falters, unable to speak.

- Mr. Ha-men's actions during the final lesson are also unusual compared to regular lessons. He allows villagers to attend the class: Mr. Hô-de, the former village chief; the postman; and many others.

- In this final lesson, Mr. Ha-men talks a lot about the French language. He teaches with all his patriotic passion and deep love for his mother tongue. Therefore, the lesson deeply impacts the young students' hearts. "Today is your last French lesson. I hope you will pay full attention," he says. He explains, "When a nation falls into slavery, as long as they hold onto their language, it’s as if they still have the key to their prison..." "Everything the teacher says is so clear, so clear. I have never listened so attentively, and even Mr. Ha-men has never been so patient in explaining things."

- The final act of Mr. Ha-men during the lesson is when he grabs a piece of chalk and presses it down hard, writing boldly: "LONG LIVE FRANCE!" This act encapsulates his intense love for his language and his country.

* Attitude and Speech

- His attitude towards his students is caring, affectionate, and forgiving. When a student arrives late, he doesn’t get angry but instead expresses a loving and warm gesture.

- He teaches with great emotion, but still demonstrates patience and courage, continuing the lesson until the end.

Conclusion:

Your thoughts on Mr. Ha-men; your feelings about the French language.

Question 3. Describe the image of your old teacher in the emotional moment when you reunite after many years apart.

Following the method of describing a person you’ve learned, create your own outline for this oral description.

When describing, keep in mind a few important points:

- This is an essay describing the teacher of your mother, so you must use the correct pronoun for addressing him, calling him "Mr."

- The main focus of the oral description is on the teacher and the emotional moment of reunion after many years. Therefore, emphasize the following points:

+ The teacher’s emotions and surprise when they first meet their former student.

+ The changes in the teacher’s appearance from the perspective of your mother.

+ The teacher’s feelings when meeting both mother and child.

+ The teacher's words and actions towards the former student.

However, you can also mention your mother’s emotions and feelings towards the old teacher.

Finally, express your thoughts on the teacher-student bond between your mother and the teacher, as well as your views on the teaching profession.

Answer to questions 1, 2, 3 on page 40 of the Exercise Book (SBT) for Literature 6, volume 2. Question 2: Create an outline for an oral presentation of a descriptive essay about a kind-hearted king, based on your imagination.

Exercises

1. Exercise 3*, page 71, Textbook.

2. Create an outline for an oral presentation of a descriptive essay about a kind-hearted king, based on your imagination.

3. If you were to describe a terrifying flood scene that you either witnessed or saw in films, books, or on television, what key details would you highlight for your classmates?

Suggested Approach

Question 1. When completing this task, pay attention to the following:

- The subject to describe here is the teacher of the mother – an elderly man.

- The teacher is emotionally overwhelmed as he reunites with his former student. This means that not only should his appearance be described, but also his actions should reflect the deep emotion he feels.

- The mother is not the main subject here, but she cannot be ignored. However, the description of the mother is only to accentuate the image of the teacher.

- Pay attention to the structure of each section (Introduction, Body, and Conclusion) in a descriptive essay.

Below are a few details to illustrate the teacher's emotional reaction, which students can refer to:

- The teacher stands frozen, his eyes fixed on the student, as if unable to move...

- His voice, filled with joy and surprise, repeats the student's name...

- His hands tremble as he grasps the student's hand...

- Several times, the teacher pauses, his eyes welling up with tears as the student recalls old memories...

Students can find additional details and organize them into the Introduction, Body, and Conclusion sections accordingly.

Question 3. Terrifying flood scenes often occur in our country... The media frequently report on floods and storms, including images and articles about these natural disasters. Therefore, finding details for a descriptive essay on floods is not difficult. The challenge is in observing and selecting the most representative details.

Students may consider details from the following perspectives:

- What is the sky and the earth like during the storm?

- How does the wind blow and the rain pour?

- How do thunder, lightning, and rising floodwaters appear?

- How do trees, animals, houses, and fields fare during the storm or flood?

- What does the scene look like after the storm and flood?

Question 2 (page 71 of the Literature 6, Volume 2 textbook):

Orally describe the image of the teacher Ha-men

Introduction: General introduction to Teacher Ha-men

+ A patriot with a deep love for his country

+ Deeply connected with the French language, cherishing his native tongue

+ A role model in preserving the native language

Main Body: Detailed description of Teacher Ha-men’s characteristics

- Appearance:

+ The teacher wears a more formal outfit than usual (a green coat, smooth pleated lotus leaf trim, and a black embroidered silk hat).

- Gestures and actions:

+ The teacher does not walk around the classroom with a ruler tucked under his arm as usual

+ Occasionally, while lecturing, he pauses, standing still, staring at the objects around him.

+ Upon hearing the church bell strike 12 and the sound of the Prussian soldiers’ bugle, the teacher pales, choked with emotion.

+ The teacher speaks passionately about the French language, teaching with a fiery patriotism and deep affection.

- Attitude and speech:

+ He shows gentle and affectionate attitudes toward his students. Even if a student arrives late, he does not show anger but instead expresses love and tenderness.

+ The teacher gives his lessons with heartfelt emotion, though he continues to teach patiently until the lesson is complete.

Conclusion:

Express your thoughts about Teacher Ha-men and your feelings toward the native language.

Question 3 (page 71 of the Literature 6, Volume 2 textbook):

Introduction: Introduce the context in which you visit your mother’s teacher.

Main Body: Focus on the emotional moment when the teacher and student reunite after many years apart. Emphasize:

+ The teacher’s emotion and surprise at meeting his former student again

+ The teacher’s physical changes as seen through the mother’s perspective

+ The teacher’s affectionate words and gestures when meeting the mother and child

+ The mother’s emotional reaction toward her former teacher

Conclusion: Share your feelings about the teacher-student bond, your mother’s relationship with the teacher, and your thoughts on the teaching profession.

Answer for Question 1 (page 71 of Literature 6, Volume 2 textbook):

Read the following passage:

After the lesson, the class moved to writing exercises. Teacher Ha-men had prepared some fresh new sample sheets, with beautiful “big letters” written: Pháp, An-dát, Pháp, An-dát. The samples hanging in front of the desks looked like small flags fluttering around the classroom. Everyone was paying full attention, and the room was completely silent! All that could be heard was the scratch of pens on paper. Occasionally, some beetles would fly in, but no one noticed, not even the youngest students, who were diligently tracing lines with hearts full of devotion, as if they were writing in French... Above the school roof, the pigeons cooed softly [...]

(A. Dode)

Based on the passage above, describe orally the classroom scene during the Final Lesson.

Detailed solution:

You can refer to the following points for practice:

- The class switched to the writing exercise period

- Classroom scene:

+ The sample sheets prepared by Teacher Ha-men.

+ The sample sheets hung before the lesson, fluttering like small flags around the classroom.

- Writing scene:

+ The students were focused and completely silent.

+ The sound of pens scratching on paper

+ The youngest students were busy tracing lines.

+ Above the school roof, the pigeons cooed softly ...

Sample passage:

The class switched to the writing period, and Teacher Ha-men had already prepared beautiful sample sheets for everyone, hung in front of the desks like small flags reading “Pháp, An Dát.” The whole class was focused, and the surroundings were completely quiet. The youngest students were working diligently, tracing lines with a heartfelt love for the French language. Above the rooftops, the soft cooing of the pigeons could be heard...

Answer for Question 2 (page 71 of Literature 6, Volume 2 textbook):

From the story of the Final Lesson, describe orally to your friends the image of Teacher Ha-men (be sure to highlight the differences in his appearance).

Detailed solution:

You can refer to the following outline:

1. Introduction: Introduce Teacher Ha-men: A patriot, deeply passionate about the language of his people.

2. Main Body:

- Formal attire, different from usual: A green coat, smooth pleated lotus-leaf trim, and an embroidered black silk hat.

- Gestures and actions:

+ Teacher does not walk around the classroom with a ruler tucked under his arm as usual

+ Occasionally, while lecturing, he stands still, staring intently at the objects around him.

+ Hearing the church bell strike 12 and the sound of the invading Prussian soldiers’ horns, he turns pale and chokes up.

+ Teacher speaks passionately about the French language, teaching with a burning love for his country and deep affection for the language.

- Attitude and speech:

+ A kind and affectionate attitude toward students; when students are late, he shows no anger but expresses love and tenderness.

+ Despite his emotion, Teacher continues to teach patiently until the lesson is over.

- The teacher’s deeply emotional image at the end of the lesson.

3. Conclusion: The teacher’s image is admirable and worthy of respect, leaving us deeply moved...

Answer for Question 3 (page 71 of Literature 6, Volume 2 textbook):

Outline for the essay topic: On Vietnam Teachers' Day (20th November), you visit your mother’s former teacher, now retired. Describe the emotional moment when the teacher reunites with his student after many years apart.

Detailed solution:

You can refer to the following outline:

1. Introduction: On the 20th of November, you visit your mother’s former teacher.

2. Main Body:

+ The teacher is genuinely happy, his face beaming with joy.

+ The physical changes in the teacher: his face, skin, and hair...

+ The joy is replaced by deep teacher-student affection as the teacher and your mother reminisce about the past.

+ The teacher’s eyes light up as he sees you and your mother off...

3. Conclusion: You will always remember the image of your mother’s esteemed teacher and dream of one day becoming a teacher yourself.

A. KNOWLEDGE TO REMEMBER

In descriptive writing, there are: describing scenes and describing people.

1. Describing a scene:

Identify the subject of the description;
Observe and choose the most representative images;
Present what has been observed in a logical order.
2. Describing a person:

Identify the subject to be described (whether a portrait or a person in an active posture);
Observe and select the most representative details;
Present the results of observation in a logical order.

B. EXERCISES AND SOLUTION GUIDELINES

Question 1: Page 71, Literature Textbook, Grade 6, Volume 2

Read the following passage:

After finishing the lesson, it was time to work on assignments. Teacher Ha-men had prepared fresh new worksheets, written in "big letters" with perfect handwriting: Pháp, An-dát, Pháp, An-dát. The worksheets were hung in front of the desks like small flags fluttering around the class. Everyone was deeply focused, silent as can be! All you could hear was the soft sound of pens scratching the paper. Sometimes, beetles flew in, but no one noticed; even the smallest students were diligently tracing letters with heartfelt devotion, as though that was also part of speaking French... On the school’s rooftop, doves cooed softly [...]

(A. Đô-đê)

Based on the passage, describe the classroom scene during the final lesson of the French class.

Model Answer:
Sample Essay:

On a fresh and cool morning, the sky was clear with fluffy white clouds drifting gently. Yellow leaves and red phoenix flowers were scattered on the schoolyard. Today was the last day of school.

We arrived at school with mixed feelings of joy and sadness. Joyful because of the long summer break ahead, excited to travel with our parents, yet sad because we would have to say goodbye to our close friends, teachers, and the beloved security guard.

We all decided to bring food to class without prior planning. Some brought guavas from the garden, others brought small candy packets, Mai brought jelly in her bag, while I brought a few homemade pastries. No one told anyone, but we all kept the food until the class ended.

Each lesson seemed to pass quickly. First was Mr. Tuan's English class. Today, he let us sing light English songs and play games. It was a fun and relaxed lesson. Next was physical education, a subject that everyone loved. Coach Hoa had us run around the field and do some basic exercises, then we all gathered around her and chatted. The PE lesson passed quickly. After a brief break, we moved on to math class with our head teacher, Mr. Cuong. He reviewed the final lessons with us, pointing out common mistakes and errors students often forget. Then came the weekly assembly, where no one left their seat, and even the teacher remained at the lectern. The classroom was quiet, while outside, students could be heard shouting and playing. Then, Mr. Cuong spoke:

- Today is our last lesson together, as you all know. I’m so happy to have seen all of you grow over the years. Thank you all for the memories. I wish you all success in the new class, make new friends, but don't forget the ones here.

Seeing his warm smile, my heart tightened, and I couldn’t hold back my tears. I recalled the times when the whole class made mistakes, and he took responsibility. I remembered the festive days when we visited his house to celebrate... How precious those times were. Wiping away the tears, I looked up at the lectern and watched him talk to the others. He looked older than when we first entered school four years ago, but his warm, kind smile was still the same, though there were now a few wrinkles on his face. We all shared the food and drinks, offering them to the teacher and each other.

And so, the final lesson ended. But that wasn't the end, as we would still meet again. We would keep in touch, meet up to play, eat, or visit the teacher’s house, just like before. The last class was a memorable day for all of us.

Question 2: Page 71, Literature Textbook, Grade 6, Volume 2
From the story “The Last Lesson,” describe teacher Ha-men’s appearance for your classmates (pay attention to highlight the differences from his usual teaching).
Talk to your classmates about this, following these guidelines:
a) What kind of teacher was Ha-men in the final lesson?
b) What did he wear that day, and how was it different from a regular day?
c) How was his voice and demeanor, especially when Phrang arrived late or didn't do his homework?
d) How did his face, words, and actions appear at the end of the lesson?
Note: Review the text of “The Last Lesson” to list answers to these questions, then present them as bullet points without writing them as a narrative to read aloud.

Model Answer:
Answer Guideline:
a) In the final lesson, Teacher Ha-men was gentle and kind with his students, from his demeanor, words, gestures, and actions, which were much softer than usual.
b) Attire: Ha-men wore formal clothing, unlike his usual school attire. He wore a greenish-blue coat with fine pleats and a black silk hat embroidered with a pattern, which he only wore for special occasions like when the inspector visited or when he was awarding prizes.
c) Voice: When Phrang arrived late, instead of being angry, Ha-men expressed his affection and care. His tone was tender, loving, and forgiving.
Attitude: He was warm, considerate, and forgiving towards the students.
Gestures: Unlike his usual behavior of pacing with a ruler under his arm, today he stood still, staring at the objects around him, as though trying to take in the entire classroom with his eyes. Ha-men seemed heartbroken, knowing that soon, he would have to leave everything behind.
When the clock struck twelve, and the church bell rang, Ha-men’s face turned pale, and he was overcome with emotion, unable to speak.
Today, he allowed villagers to sit in on the class, which was unusual for him.
d) At the end of the final lesson, Ha-men spoke passionately about the French language, his love for it, and his country’s language. He emphasized the importance of learning French, teaching with all his heart and soul. He said: “Today... pay close attention,” and explained: “When a nation... in the prison of slavery.” He patiently explained these ideas with all his passion.
Ha-men’s final action in class was to pick up a piece of chalk and firmly write: “Vive la France!” on the board as a powerful expression of his love for the language and his country.

Question 3 *: Page 71, Literature Textbook, Grade 6, Volume 2
For the following topic: On Vietnamese Teachers' Day, you visit your mother’s former teacher, who is now retired. Describe the emotional moment of meeting the teacher after many years of separation.
a) Prepare an outline for the essay.
b) Discuss in your group and select a representative to present to the class.

Model Answer:
Outline for the essay:
1. Introduction:
Talk about the visit on Vietnamese Teachers' Day, November 20, 2017.
You went with your mother to visit her former teacher.
2. Body:
* Describe the teacher’s appearance in the emotional meeting:
The teacher was older, speaking slowly with wrinkled hands, silver hair...
The teacher was moved by the genuine affection of his former student.
They reminisced about their school days together.
The teacher was happy to see his student’s success, and your mother sent her well wishes to him.
3. Conclusion:
Express your feelings:
You have grown to respect the teaching profession and the teachers who dedicate their hearts to educating the next generation.
You have learned valuable lessons about respect, gratitude, and the teacher-student bond.