Vietnam: What are the sample essays telling a story about yourself or a friend following the five teachings of Uncle Ho?

Nam and the Spirit of "Love the Fatherland, Love the People"

Nam is a close friend of mine. He is always a model student in class, not only diligent in his studies but also very enthusiastic in helping everyone. But what impresses me the most about Nam is his patriotism and spirit of unity with those around him.

One time, there was a new student from a poor rural area in our class. The student was quite shy, dressed simply, and often sat in a corner, rarely interacting with others. Nam was the first to approach, talk, and invite the new student to join in activities. Not stopping there, Nam also organized with classmates to donate books and clothes to help the new student study better.

Nam's actions not only helped the new student integrate but also made the whole class realize the importance of solidarity and love for one another. That is exactly how Nam has successfully carried out the first teaching of Uncle Ho: "Love the Fatherland, Love the People."

Story on the Spirit: "Keep Good Hygiene"

To celebrate the week "Compete, learn, and follow Uncle Ho's 5 teachings," my friends and I formed a close-knit group to follow one of Uncle Ho's teachings, which is "Keep Good Hygiene." We organized a trash-collecting activity in our neighborhood.

My group consists of four people living in the same neighborhood, close friends who go to school together daily. Lately, we noticed that our neighborhood street was littered with plastic and nylon waste like straws and candy wrappers, which not only looked unsightly but also caused environmental pollution. Thus, we decided to clean up the entire neighborhood. The four of us each took a sack, wore gloves and masks, to pick up trash along the neighborhood street. Not only did our parents agree and support this work, but when the neighbors saw us picking up trash, they praised us. Importantly, they gained a different perspective and became more conscious about protecting the environment, refraining from littering. When our story reached our homeroom teacher, she commended our good deeds and encouraged other classmates to follow suit.

We love our neighborhood, so we will strive to maintain this trash-picking activity regularly and long-term, keeping our neighborhood green, clean, and beautiful.

Story: Tuan and the Spirit of “Study Well, Labor Well”

Tuan is a classmate of mine, renowned not only for his academic excellence but also for his diligence and perseverance in all tasks. He always completes assignments on time, is passionate about exploring new knowledge, and readily assists friends in difficulty.

Once, our class had a challenging Math test, and many students made mistakes or didn't fully understand the solutions. Tuan not only completed his work but also spent time after school guiding his friends. He patiently explained each step, providing simple examples to help everyone understand better. Thanks to his help, many classmates improved their scores and gradually developed a love for Math.

In addition to being academically strong, Tuan is also very hardworking in class labor activities. Whenever there was a general cleaning, he volunteered for challenging tasks like sweeping the yard, arranging desks, or cleaning the board. If he saw someone working incorrectly, Tuan offered gentle guidance to help everyone complete the tasks efficiently.

Through Tuan's story, I've learned that studying well is not just about achieving high scores but also about sharing knowledge with friends. Laboring well involves not just hard work but also assisting others to progress together. If everyone embraced a spirit like Tuan's, the class and society would surely improve. Tuan’s actions are the clearest evidence of the second teaching of Uncle Ho: "Study well, labor well."