Top 6 Best "Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh" Lesson Plans for 6th Grade

I - BASIC KNOWLEDGE TO MASTER

1. Review section I.1. of the story "Con Rong Chau Tien" (page 5).

2. The legend of Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh explains the phenomenon of storms and floods, which frequently occur in the Red River basin, causing significant damage to people's lives. It also expresses the ancient Vietnamese people's aspiration to conquer and overcome nature's challenges.

3. Story summary:

Upon hearing that the 18th Hung King was choosing a husband for his daughter Mi Nuong, both Son Tinh (Mountain God) and Thuy Tinh (Water God) came to ask for her hand. In the presence of two extraordinary suitors, the king set a challenge: whoever brings the wedding gifts first would marry Mi Nuong. Son Tinh arrived first and took Mi Nuong to the mountain. Thuy Tinh arrived later, furious, and unleashed a flood to attack Son Tinh. However, Son Tinh triumphed, and Thuy Tinh had to retreat.

From then on, every year, Thuy Tinh brings storms and floods to take revenge on Son Tinh.

II - READING AND COMPREHENDING THE TEXT

1. a) The story of Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh can be divided into three parts:

- Part one (from the beginning to "each with a pair"): The 18th Hung King sets the marriage condition.

- Part two (from the next part to "Water God retreated"): The contest between Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh, where Son Tinh wins.

- Part three (the remaining part): Thuy Tinh's annual revenge and repeated defeats.

b) The story is linked to the Hung Kings era, which marks the beginning of Vietnamese history, approximately 4000 years ago and lasting about 2000 years.

2. In the story, there are two main characters, Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh, each depicted with fantastic, mythical details:

- Son Tinh: "He waved his hand to the east, and the east rose with sandbanks; he waved his hand to the west, and the west grew into hills and mountains." Son Tinh could "use magic to lift hills and move mountains, building embankments to block the floodwaters. The higher the river rises, the higher the mountains grow."

- Son Tinh symbolizes the desire and ability of the ancient Vietnamese people to overcome natural disasters.

- Thuy Tinh: "He calls the wind, and the wind comes; he summons the rain, and the rain falls." Thuy Tinh can "call the clouds and summon winds to create storms that shake the earth and sky."

- Thuy Tinh represents storms, floods, and natural disasters that threaten human life.

3. Meaning of the story: The legend of Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh explains the phenomenon of floods and embodies the Vietnamese people's wish to control natural calamities.

III - PRACTICE GUIDANCE

1. To tell (narrate expressively) this story, you should demonstrate:

- A slow, calm tone for the first part;

- A lively, energetic tone to describe the contest between Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh in the second part;

- A slow tone for the third part.

2. The story of Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh highlights the terrifying floods and the ancient people's dream to overcome nature. Today, this dream has become a reality as the government and citizens work actively to build and strengthen flood control systems, enforce forest protection, and plant millions of hectares of forests.

3*. Other folk tales related to the era of the Hung Kings include: Chu Dong Tu, Phu Dong Thien Vuong, Mi Chau - Trong Thuy,... (from the Legend of the Hung Kings, Vinh Phu Art School, 1987).

I. General Overview of the Story Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh

1. Definition

A legend is a type of story that is told with imaginative, magical elements, explaining natural phenomena, objects, or historical figures, reflecting the aspirations and desires of the people.

2. Summary of the Story Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh

The 18th King Hùng had a very beautiful daughter named Mị Nương, and the king wanted to choose a worthy husband for her. One day, two suitors arrived: Sơn Tinh, the mountain god, and Thủy Tinh, the water god. The king was unsure who to choose, as both were very capable, so he set a condition: whoever brings the marriage gifts first would marry Mị Nương. The gifts required were: “One hundred sticky rice cakes, one hundred bundles of bánh chưng, nine tusks of elephants, nine chickens, nine red-haired horses, each item in pairs.” The next day, Sơn Tinh arrived first with the gifts and took Mị Nương as his bride. Thủy Tinh, arriving later, was furious, and he summoned floods to try to take Mị Nương by force. However, Sơn Tinh used his powers to move mountains and block the rising floodwaters. Thủy Tinh, defeated, retreated.

II. Preparing the Lesson for Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh

1. Question 1, page 34, Textbook Volume 1

Structure of the Story Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh:

Part One: From the beginning until “each item in pairs.” This part discusses the King Hùng’s quest to find a husband for his daughter Mị Nương, with both Sơn Tinh and Thủy Tinh arriving to propose marriage. The king sets his condition for choosing the groom.
Part Two: From that point until “The Water God withdrew his army.” This part describes the battle between the two gods. The outcome is that Thủy Tinh loses and retreats.
Part Three: The remaining portion. This section tells of how Thủy Tinh continues to flood the land every year in revenge but always fails.
The story of Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh is associated with the era of King Hùng the 18th, marking the beginning of Vietnam’s history when the country began to take shape.

2. Question 2, page 34, Textbook Volume 1

The main characters in the story Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh are the Mountain God Sơn Tinh and the Water God Thủy Tinh.

These characters are depicted with magical, imaginative details:

The character Sơn Tinh: He has the ability to: “wave his hand to the east, and the east will form a sandbank; wave his hand to the west, and the west will rise with mountain ranges.” During his battle with Thủy Tinh, he “uses magical powers to lift hills, move mountain ranges, and build earth embankments to block the floodwaters. As the waters rise, so do the hills and mountains.”
The character Thủy Tinh: He possesses the power to: “call the wind, and the wind comes; summon the rain, and the rain falls.” He can “summon the wind and rain, creating storms that shake the earth and make the rivers overflow.”
The symbolic meaning of these characters is as follows:

The character Sơn Tinh: Represents the people’s desire to conquer nature, hoping for the strength and will to overcome natural disasters, as demonstrated by their ancestors.
The character Thủy Tinh: Symbolizes nature and storms. His role illustrates the dangers and destruction that nature can bring to humanity.

3. Meaning of the Story Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh

Through the folk tale Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh, with its mythical and magical elements, our ancestors sought to explain the origins of natural disasters and floods. It also emphasizes the will to overcome nature and control these calamities.

III. Practicing with the Lesson Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh

1. Question 1, page 34, Textbook Volume 1

To effectively narrate the story of Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh, we need to understand the content, structure, and character traits within the story.

Part 1 and Part 3: The storytelling should be slow and joyful when the King Hùng is choosing a groom, with a slow tone when the battle ends.
Part 2: The narration should be strong and heroic when describing the battle between the two gods.

2. Question 2, page 34, Textbook Volume 1

From the story Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh, we can see the government's policy on building and maintaining dikes, strictly prohibiting deforestation, and planting millions of hectares of forests as a wise decision in modern times.
This shows the government’s commitment to preventing natural disasters, protecting the people, and preventing floods.

3. Question 3, page 34, Textbook Volume 1

Other folk tales related to the era of the Hùng Kings include:

Bánh Chưng and Bánh Giầy
Thánh Gióng
The Dragon and Fairy Descendants
Chử Đồng Tử
The Hùng Kings Hunting
The Hùng Kings Teaching the People How to Grow Rice …

I. Reading - Understanding the Text:

Question 1: How many sections does the story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' have? What does each section represent? Which historical period in Vietnam does the story correspond to?

The story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' consists of three parts:

- From the beginning to 'a pair': King Hung selects a son-in-law.

- From there to 'the army retreats': Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh both propose and engage in a battle.

- The rest: Thuy Tinh seeks revenge every year.

This story is associated with the 18th Hung Kings period in Vietnam's history.

Question 2: Who are the main characters in 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh'? How are these characters described with imaginative and mythical artistic details? What symbolic meaning do they hold?

*Main characters in 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh':

- Son Tinh: the god of Mount Tan Vien.

- Thuy Tinh: the god of water.

*Imaginative and mythical details in their descriptions:

Son Tinh: waves his hand to the east, and hills rise; waves his hand to the west, and mountains emerge.

Thuy Tinh: calls the wind, and it comes; commands the rain, and it pours.

During their battle:

- Thuy Tinh summons storms and floods to attack Son Tinh.

- Son Tinh: uses miraculous powers to raise hills and mountains to block the floodwaters. The rising floodwaters are matched by rising hills.

*Symbolic meaning of the characters:

- Thuy Tinh represents the annual natural disasters of floods, heavy rains, and storms.

- Son Tinh symbolizes the efforts of the ancient Vietnamese people to control floods, embodying their dream to overcome natural disasters.

- Son Tinh's strength and courage symbolize the victories of the Vietnamese in their battle against floods, particularly in the Da and Hong River basins.

Question 3: What is the significance of the story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh'?

The story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' explains the occurrence of annual floods and storms in Northern Vietnam, as well as the strength and hope of the ancient Vietnamese people to overcome floods. It also honors the founding efforts of the Hung Kings.

II. EXERCISES:

1. Recite the story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' with emotion.

2. From the story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh', what do you think about the government's policy of strengthening dikes, banning deforestation, and planting millions of hectares of forests in the current period?

'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' uses the imagery of two gods to explain the natural disasters of storms and floods. Therefore, the government's initiatives to build and reinforce dikes, stop deforestation, and plant millions of hectares of forests are essential actions to prevent and control floods.

3. Can you name other folktales related to the reign of the Hung Kings?

- The Legend of the Watermelon.

- King Hung teaching the people how to grow rice.

- The Legend of the Square and Round Cakes.

Question 1 (page 33, Vietnamese Literature 6, Volume 1)

The story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' is divided into three sections:

- Section 1 (from the start... each with a pair): The king requests the marriage proposal.

- Section 2 (from there... the Water God retreats): The battle between Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh.

- Section 3 (the rest): Thuy Tinh's annual revenge.

b. The story is set in the era of the Hung Kings, which marks the beginning of Vietnam's history.

Question 2 (page 34, Vietnamese Literature 6, Volume 1)

The main characters in the story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' are Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh:

- Son Tinh: has miraculous powers, waves his hand to the west, causing mountains to rise, and builds barriers to stop the water.

→ This character symbolizes the people's desire to overcome natural disasters.

- Thuy Tinh: summons the wind and calls for rain, creating storms that shake the earth.

→ This character symbolizes natural calamities like storms and floods.

Question 3 (page 34, Vietnamese Literature 6, Volume 1)

The story's meaning:

- It explains the natural phenomena of annual floods.

- It highlights the power of unity and the aspiration to control natural disasters among the Vietnamese people.

Exercise

Task 1 (page 34, Vietnamese Literature 6, Volume 1)

Read the story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' with emotion.

Task 2 (page 34, Vietnamese Literature 6, Volume 1)

Today, we combat natural disasters through actions like planting trees, building dikes, and banning deforestation.

Task 3 (page 34, Vietnamese Literature 6, Volume 1)

Other folktales from the era of the Hung Kings include: Chử Đồng Tử - Tiên Dung; Phù Đổng Thiên Vương; Mị Châu - Trọng Thủy...

Summary

The eighteenth King Hung had a daughter named Mi Nuong, who was as beautiful as a flower and kind-hearted. King Hung wanted to choose a worthy husband for her. Two mighty deities came to propose, both deserving to be the King's son-in-law.

One was Son Tinh, the lord of the mountains, and the other was Thuy Tinh, the lord of the waters. To decide the suitable suitor, King Hung set a challenge: 'Whoever brings me the following gifts: one hundred plates of sticky rice, one hundred cakes of banh chung, an elephant with nine tusks, a rooster with nine claws, and a horse with nine red manes—each in pairs—will be able to marry my daughter.' The next day, Son Tinh arrived first with the gifts, and thus married Mi Nuong. Thuy Tinh came later but could not marry her. In anger, he raised an army to pursue Mi Nuong. The god summoned storms and floods, causing the Phong Chau city to be submerged. Son Tinh, undaunted, used his magic to lift mountains and form barriers to stop the flood. The two gods battled fiercely, with Son Tinh ultimately emerging victorious. Since then, Thuy Tinh's anger has led him to summon storms and floods annually, but he always returns defeated.

Answer to Question 1 (Page 33, Vietnamese Literature 6 - Volume 1):

The story of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh can be divided into three parts:

- The first part, from the beginning to 'each in pairs': King Hung chooses a son-in-law.

- The second part, from then until 'The water god had to retreat': Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh propose marriage, and their fierce battle unfolds.

- The third part, the remainder: Thuy Tinh's annual revenge and Son Tinh's ultimate victory.

The story is linked to the era of the Hung Kings and reflects the early struggle of the Vietnamese people against floods in their quest to establish the nation.

Answer to Question 2 (Page 34, Vietnamese Literature 6 - Volume 1):

In the story, the main characters are Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh.

The characters are depicted with imaginative, mythical details:

- Son Tinh: He waves his hand to the east, and the eastern lands rise into hills and islands; he waves his hand to the west, and the western lands emerge as mountain ranges.

- Thuy Tinh: He calls the wind, and it blows; he calls the rain, and it falls.

In their battle:

- Thuy Tinh summons storms and floods, shaking the earth and creating devastating floods.

- Son Tinh: He uses magic to move mountains and form walls of earth to block the rising water. Wherever the water rises, the mountains rise just as high...

The symbolic meaning of the characters:

- Thuy Tinh represents the fierce storms and floods that occur annually, personified as a vengeful god.

- Son Tinh symbolizes the efforts of the Vietnamese people in ancient times to build dikes and resist floods, representing their will to overcome natural disasters.

Answer to Question 3 (Page 34, Vietnamese Literature 6 - Volume 1):

The story of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh has the following meanings:

- It explains the phenomenon of annual floods.

- It represents the strength and desire of the ancient Vietnamese people to control and defeat floods.

- It honors the legacy of the Hung Kings, with the image of Son Tinh as a symbol of the nation's struggle against natural disasters, highlighting the power of the Hung Kings.

Practice

Answer to Question 1 (Page 34, Vietnamese Literature 6 - Volume 1):

- Read the text and share your understanding with the class.

Answer to Question 2 (Page 34, Vietnamese Literature 6 - Volume 1):

From the story of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh, what do you think about the government's efforts to strengthen dikes, prevent deforestation, and plant millions of hectares of forest in the present day?

Answer:

Currently, the government's efforts to strengthen dikes, prevent deforestation, and plant millions of hectares of forest are very positive steps in combating floods and controlling them, embodying the determination to overcome natural disasters. The people of Vietnam today are like the modern-day Son Tinh, fighting against floods and disasters.

Answer to Question 3 (Page 34, Vietnamese Literature 6 - Volume 1):

Can you name some folk stories related to the era of the Hung Kings?

Answer:

Some folk stories related to the era of the Hung Kings include: Mai An Tiem, The Legend of Betel and Areca.

Main Theme

The story explains the cyclical phenomenon of floods in Northern Vietnam and reflects the ancient Vietnamese people's desire to control and conquer floods while honoring the contributions of the Hung Kings in founding the nation.

Reading Comprehension

Question 1 - Page 33 Textbook

How is the story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' divided? What does each section convey? To which historical period does the story belong?

Answer:

The story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' can be divided into three parts:

- Part 1: From the beginning until 'each thing had two': The eighteenth king of the Hung Dynasty sets conditions for choosing a son-in-law.

- Part 2: From there to 'the Water God had to retreat': The competition between Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh for the princess's hand, where Son Tinh wins.

- Part 3: The remaining part: The annual revenge of Thuy Tinh and his defeats.

'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' is associated with the Hung Kings' era, representing the early efforts of the Vietnamese ancestors to tame floods and establish the nation's foundation.

Question 2 - Page 34 Textbook

Who are the main characters in the story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh'? How are these characters portrayed with imaginative, mythical elements? What symbolic meaning do they carry?

Answer:

The story features two main characters: Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh.

Each of these characters is depicted with imaginative and mythical details:

- Son Tinh: 'Waving his hand towards the east, a hillock rises; waving his hand to the west, mountains grow.'

- Thuy Tinh: 'Calling the wind, the wind arrives; summoning the rain, the rain falls.'

- In their battle:

+ Thuy Tinh summons storms and floods, overwhelming Son Tinh.

+ Son Tinh uses magical powers to lift hills, move mountains, and build dikes to stop the floodwaters. For every rise in the water level, the land rises equally.

- Symbolic meaning of the characters:

+ Son Tinh: His power symbolizes the positive forces of nature, representing growth, vitality, and human ability to overcome natural challenges, symbolizing the aspirations of ancient Vietnamese people.

+ Thuy Tinh: His destructive power symbolizes floods, natural disasters that threaten human life.

Question 3 - Page 34 Textbook

What is the moral of the story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh'?

Answer:

The moral of the story is as follows:

Thuy Tinh represents the destructive forces of storms and floods that occur annually in the Red River Basin, devastating crops and disrupting human life.

Son Tinh reflects the people's resilience, symbolizing their long-standing efforts to build dikes and control flooding in the Red River Basin. The story symbolizes the Vietnamese people's determination to conquer natural disasters to protect their lives and livelihoods.

==> The story explains the phenomenon of floods while celebrating the strength and hope of the ancient Vietnamese in their struggle to overcome nature's challenges.

Practice

Question 1 - Page 34 Textbook

How should the story 'Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh' be told with expression?

Answer:

To tell the story expressively, you need to understand the key events and determine the appropriate tone:

- The king chooses a son-in-law → Joyful tone

- Son Tinh, Thuy Tinh arrive to propose → Surprised tone

- The king sets conditions for the suitors → Reflective tone

- The battle between Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh → Energetic, intense tone

- The outcome of the battle → Calm, settled tone

- The ending → Slow, thoughtful tone.

Question 2 - Page 34 Textbook

What do you think about the government's policies on strengthening dikes, reforesting, and prohibiting deforestation?

Answer:

The government's policies to strengthen dikes, ban deforestation, and expand reforestation are absolutely necessary. These measures aim to prevent flooding and protect the environment.

Flooding remains a major disaster in Vietnam, causing widespread damage each year. Across the country, floods strike relentlessly, with losses amounting to billions of dollars. Many lives are lost, and property is destroyed. Therefore, it's crucial to implement effective measures to prevent floods.

Question 3 - Page 34 Textbook

Can you name other folk tales related to the Hung Kings' era?

Answer:

Here are some well-known folk tales from the Hung Kings' era:

- The Dragon and the Fairy

- The Legend of the Square and Round Cakes

- Saint Giong

- Chu Dong Tu

- Hung Kings Establishing the Capital

- Phong Chau Fortress

- The Disloyal Elephant

- King Hung Teaches Rice Cultivation

- King Hung Plows the Land

- The King Goes Hunting

- The Hero of Dong Village