Guidelines for preparing the lesson on Sự tích hồ Gươm for grade 6 students in Vietnam

Guidance on Preparing the Lesson 'Sự tích hồ Gươm' for grade 6 students

I. Summary of 'Sự tích hồ Gươm'

During the period when the Ming invaders occupied Vietnam, Le Loi led the Lam Son uprising to fight against the invaders. Once, he accidentally found a magical sword. This sword was believed to be given by Long Quan to help Le Loi drive away the Ming invaders.

With the help of the magical sword, Le Loi achieved many significant victories and ultimately defeated the Ming, regaining the country's independence. After the war ended, Le Loi became the king and ascended the throne as Le Thai To.

One day, when Le Loi was boating on Lake Ta Vong (the old name of Hoan Kiem Lake), a giant golden turtle emerged from under the water. The Golden Turtle requested Le Loi to return the magical sword. Understanding that his mission was accomplished, Le Loi returned the sword to the Golden Turtle. The turtle received the sword and dived into the lake, disappearing.

Since then, Lake Ta Vong was renamed Hoan Kiem Lake or "Sword Lake," meaning "the lake of the returned sword." This legend not only explains the lake’s name but also honors the patriotism and unity of the Vietnamese people in their fight against foreign invaders.

II. Preparing the Lesson 'Sự tích hồ Gươm' for Grade 6

Question 1. What was notable about Le Than’s three attempts at casting the net?

All three times, Than pulled up a piece of metal, but when he brought it near the fire, he discovered it was a sword blade.

Question 2. What characters and events are illustrated by the drawings?

The illustrations depict Le Than and the event of catching the sword blade three times.

Question 3. Which details are related to history? In your opinion, which details are mythical or magical?

- Historical details:

+ The Ming invasion.

+ Le Loi leading the Lam Son insurgent army to drive away the Ming invaders.

- Mythical or magical details:

+ Pulling up the metal piece three times.

+ The sword blade glowing with the words "Thuan Thien" in the dark hut.

+ The sword hilt adorned with jewels glowing on a banyan tree.

+ The sword blade moving by itself and fitting perfectly when joined with the hilt.

+ The Golden Turtle appearing on behalf of Long Quan to ask for the magical sword.

Question 4. How did the magical sword help Le Loi’s insurgent army?

Thanks to the magical sword, the morale of the insurgence was boosted, helping them sweep through battlefields, terrifying the Ming invaders, and spreading their power far and wide, enabling them to find and defeat the invaders.

Question 5. What does part 5 explain?

Part 5 explains the current name of Hoan Kiem Lake or Sword Lake.

Question 6. List the main events in 'Sự tích hồ Gươm'.

- The Ming invaded our country.

- Le Loi started the uprising in Lam Son.

- Le Than caught the precious sword blade.

- Le Loi obtained the jewel-studded sword hilt.

- The sword in Le Loi’s hand terrified the Ming invaders.

- Le Loi ascended the throne.

- Long Quan sent the Golden Turtle to retrieve the precious sword.

- Le Loi returned the sword at Lake Ta Vong.