What are the guidelines for preparing the lesson "Cây gạo" for 3rd-grade students in Vietnam? Will 3rd-grade students take mid-term tests in Vietnamese language?

What are the guidelines for preparing the lesson "Cây gạo" for 3rd-grade students in Vietnam?

"Cây gạo" is an excerpt from the short story "Hoa nắng" by author Vu Tu Nam. Below are the guidelines for preparing the lesson "Cây gạo" for 3rd-grade students in Vietnam:

Guidelines for preparing the lesson "Cây gạo"

Part I: Describe a notable feature of a plant that you observed

The plant I observed is the flamboyant tree. This is a familiar tree to students, often planted in schoolyards. The flamboyant tree has a tall trunk, rough bark, and lush branches that provide ample shade over a corner of the yard. The small, feather-like leaves are lush green in spring and gradually turn yellow as autumn approaches. But the most impressive is in summer, when the flamboyant flowers bloom brightly, coloring the sky. The vibrant clusters of flamboyant flowers not only beautify the schoolyard but also attach to many school-time memories. The cicadas' buzzing on the tree signals the arrival of summer, the farewell season for students soon leaving the beloved school. The flamboyant flower is not only a symbol of summer but also a hallmark of unforgettable school years.

Part II: Answer the Questions

Question 1: How beautiful is the "Cây gạo" (silk-cotton tree) during the flower season?

In the flower season, the silk-cotton tree dons a radiant appearance, full of vigor. Author Vu Tu Nam depicted the silk-cotton tree as a "giant lantern," standing out in the rural landscape. Thousands of vibrant red silk-cotton flowers are likened to "fresh pink flames," glowing in the sunlight. Not only the flowers, but the tender green buds are also gleaming like “bright green candles,” creating a scene that is both magnificent and magical. The image of the silk-cotton tree with blazing red flowers against the blue sky backdrop creates a beautiful natural painting, brimming with life, captivating the viewers.

Question 2: What details show that the birds bring a lively atmosphere to the silk-cotton tree?

The silk-cotton tree during the flower season is not only beautiful but also becomes an ideal gathering place for many bird species. Their presence makes the area around the tree vibrant and bustling like a festival. The author describes images of flocks of birds "flying back and forth, hovering up and down" on the branches of the silk-cotton tree. They chirp, chat, tease, even argue, creating a dynamic atmosphere. That space is both noisy and cheerful, full of vitality, bringing a sense of joy and excitement like entering a real spring festival.

Question 3: Why does the silk-cotton tree have a "spring festival"?

The silk-cotton tree has a "spring festival" because this is the time when the silk-cotton flowers bloom in full glory, showcasing their vibrant colors under sunlight. The fiery red of the flowers acts as a flame, warming the entire space, signaling the transformation of nature as spring arrives. Furthermore, this is also when many bird species congregate in large numbers, chirping on the branches, creating a lively, cheerful scene. The bustling sounds of the birds combined with the bright red of the silk-cotton flowers turn the tree into the centerpiece of a lively spring picture. The silk-cotton tree is not just an ordinary tree but also a symbol of spring, of growth, and cheerful life.

Question 4: What images show that the silk-cotton tree takes on a new beauty at the end of the flower season?

When the flower season ends, the silk-cotton tree no longer possesses the brilliant, lively appearance as before, but it takes on a serene and peaceful beauty. The author describes the silk-cotton tree as "standing tall, gentle," no longer with the vivid red flowers but instead with green leaves providing shade for the village. At this time, the silk-cotton tree is no longer the center of birds’ gatherings, but it quietly offers shade, becoming a familiar landmark for boats docking, a spiritual support for those returning home. The image of the silk-cotton tree at the end of the flowering season evokes tranquility and stability, like a gentle elder silently observing the flow of life.

Question 5: Which image of the silk-cotton tree do you like the most? Why?

I like the image of the silk-cotton tree in spring when the flowers are in full bloom and the birds gather in abundance. At this time, the silk-cotton tree is not only spectacular with the vivid red of the flowers but also teeming with life with the chirping sounds of various bird species. This scene makes me feel joyful and excited, as if I am immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of spring. Moreover, the springtime silk-cotton tree is not just a beautiful natural image but also a reminder of childhood memories, of days running around with friends under the tree, looking up at the falling silk-cotton flowers with a fluttering heart. Therefore, the image of the springtime silk-cotton tree always leaves me with the most emotions.

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Will 3rd-grade students take mid-term tests in Vietnamese language?

Under point b, clause 1, Article 7 of the Regulations on Assessment of Primary School Students issued with Circular 27/2020/TT-BGDDT, the following provisions on periodic assessment of 3rd-grade students are as follows:

Periodic assessment

1. Periodic assessment for academic contents of subjects and academic activities.

a) In the middle of the first semester, at the end of the first semester, in the middle of the second semester and at the end of a school year, subject specialist teachers rely on regular assessment, requirements to be achieved, specific display of capacities of each subject and academic activities to assess students in each subject and academic activity as follows: 

- Good completion: excellently achieve academic requirements and regularly display specific capacities of subjects or academic activities;

- Completion: achieve academic requirements and display specific capacities of subjects or academic activities;

- Incompletion: fail to achieve any academic requirement or fail to display specific capacities of subjects or academic activities;

b) At the end of the first semester and at the end of a school year, organize periodic examination for compulsory subjects: Vietnamese literature, Mathematics, Foreign language 1, History and Geography, Computer and Technology;

For students in 3rd grade or 5th grade, organize additional periodic examination for Vietnamese literature and Mathematics in between the first semester and the second semester.

Thus, only Grades 4 and 5 have additional periodic tests in Vietnamese language and Mathematics in the middle of the semester. Therefore, 3rd-grade students do not need to take midterm tests in Vietnamese language.

What are the language competencies required for 3rd-grade students in Vietnam?

According to the General Education Program for Literature issued with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, 3rd-grade students in Vietnam must achieve the following language competencies:

- Focus more on the requirement to understand specific content, understand themes, and lessons drawn from texts.

- Write correct spelling, vocabulary, and grammar; write several sentences and short paragraphs.

- Be able to read expressively literary texts; summarize the main contents of a story or poem; comment on characters, events, attitudes, or emotions of the writer in the text; recognize time and place, various poetic rhymes, rhythm, vocabulary, beautiful, unique imagery, and the effects of personification and comparison.

- Understand the meaning or lesson derived from the text; be able to write paragraphs, narratives, and descriptive writings expressing feelings and the capacity for association and imagination.