Guidelines on lesson "Con chim chiền chiện" (Skylark bird) for grade 7 students in Vietnam

Summary of the Author

Poet Huy Can, born on May 31, 1919, in An Phu commune, Duc Tho district, Ha Tinh province, his real name is Cu Huy Can, grew up in a poor Confucian family with a farming background.

Huy Can's poetry is known for its conciseness, rich in philosophical musings, with some notable works including: "Lửa thiêng", "Vũ trụ ca", "Trời mỗi ngày lại sáng", "Đất nở hoa", "Bài thơ cuộc đời", "Những năm sáu mươi", "Kinh cầu tự"...

I. Preparing the lesson "Con chim chiền chiện" for Grade 7

1. Rhyme and Rhythm of the Poem and Artistic Effect

- Rhyme scheme: using end rhyme (cao - ngào; xanh - lanh; chói - nói; chi - thì; sà - ca; sữa - chứa), internal rhyme

(lanh - cành; veo - gieo)

- Artistic effect of the rhyme: creates coherence between the verses; creates rhythm and sound for the verses; makes the verses easier to remember and recite

- Rhythm of 2/2

- Artistic effect: Helps articulate the verses clearly, creates a cheerful rhythm and tempo for the poem. Contributes to clearly expressing the poem's content.

2. Analyze an Image in the Poem

In the poem "Con chim chiền chiện", the most impressive image for me is "Tiếng hót long lanh" in the stanza:

Cánh đập trời xanh

Cao hoài, cao vợi

Tiếng hót long lanh

Như cành sương chói

The stanza depicts the image of the skylark flying high in the vast, beautiful blue sky, amidst the expansive nature. Along with that is the "sparkling" sweet song of the bird, the higher it flies, the clearer its song. These images make me very excited and remind me of the free skylark soaring high.

3. What Rhetorical Devices Did the Author Use in the Second and Fourth Stanzas? What Effect Do These Devices Have on Expressing the Content of the Two Stanzas?

In the second and fourth stanzas, the author used rhetorical devices such as comparison, sense conversion, and personification specifically:

- The rhetorical device of comparison is used in the second stanza to compare the song to a dew branch, which effectively highlights the sparkling, pure, melodious beauty of the skylark's song.

- The sense conversion device (song - gem, stringed) makes the poem more interesting, while also making a beautiful, concise sound concrete.

- Personification is used in the stanza "Chim ơi, chim nói/ Chuyện chi, chuyện chi?/ Lòng vui bối rối; Lòng cho vui nhiều" to make the song of the skylark more lively and intimate.

4. Words and Images that Reflect the Author's Emotions. What are These Emotions?

- Words and images reflecting the author’s emotions: lòng vui bối rối, tưng bừng lòng ta, lòng đầy yêu mến.

- These are feelings of joy and happiness of Poet Huy Can when listening to the song of the skylark, reflecting the author’s vibrant zest for life.

5. What Message Does the Author Want to Convey Through the Poem?

Humans need to harmonize and connect with nature to appreciate its beauty. The skylark, although small, always accompanies and brings joy to everyone’s life. Therefore, we should love and protect this small bird and the surrounding natural environment.

II. Understanding the Work "Con chim chiền chiện"

1. Genre: The poem "Con chim chiền chiện" belongs to the four-line verse genre

2. Circumstances of Composition: The poem "Con chim chiền chiện" was published in 2004 in "Những bài thơ em yêu", selected by Pham Ho and Nguyen Nghiep.

3. Expressive Mode: The poem "Con chim chiền chiện" uses the expressive mode

4. Summary of the Poem "Con chim chiền chiện"

The text "Con chim chiền chiện" portrays the image of the skylark freely soaring and singing in the vast space of the peaceful countryside, symbolizing a prosperous and happy life.

5. Composition of the Poem "Con chim chiền chiện":

The poem "Con chim chiền chiện" is composed of 2 parts

- Part 1: The first two stanzas: The skylark flying amidst the vast rice fields

- Part 2: The rest: The beautiful song of the skylark

6. Content Value: The skylark freely soars and sings in the vast space, in the peaceful natural setting, representing a prosperous, happy life, instilling in readers a zest for life.

7. Artistic Value:

- The four-line verse is suitable for writing children's poetry as it is easy to read and remember

- The use of imagery to compare the bird’s song

- Simple, rustic, innocent verse

- Clear, evocative vocabulary