What are guidelines on preparing the lesson "Thiên Trường vãn vọng" for grade 8 students in Vietnam? What are requirements for writing section in grade 8 Literature curriculum in Vietnam?

Guidelines on preparing the lesson "Thiên Trường vãn vọng"

Question 1. Identify the poetic form of "Thiên Trường vãn vọng" and the elements used to recognize this form.

- Poetic form: Seven-character quatrain in Tang style.

- Elements for recognition:

+ The poem consists of 4 lines, each with 7 characters.

+ Rhyme scheme: Lines 1, 2, and 4 rhyme with each other (yên, biên, điền).

+ Poetic rule: Luật Trắc

Question 2. At what time is the scenery depicted in the first two lines? The relationship between time and images.

- The scenery is depicted at sunset.

- Relationship between time and depicted images:

+ Characteristic scenery of late afternoon in the countryside: trước thôn, sau thôn “mờ mờ như khói phủ”.

+ The mystical sunset, time invisibly made "tangible" through the subtle transformation of the scenery.

Question 3. What is the depiction of life in the last two lines of the poem like?

The last two lines of the poem evoke a picture of life, a picture of the peaceful, simple countryside that still contains life without solitude or desolation.

- Buổi hoàng hôn, không gian thanh tĩnh, khi mọi hoạt động dần lắng xuống, con người và loài vật đều tìm về nơi sum vầy, nghỉ ngơi, …

- Familiar images in the rural fields of Northern Vietnam evoke a peaceful and warm daily life rhythm.

Question 4. Identify the different spaces in the sequence portrayed in the poem.

- Village space: Immersed in the misty evening haze. Scenery: “bán vô bán hữu” both real and unreal.

- Field space: Mục đồng thổi sáo, đàn trâu trở về, cò liệng xuống cánh đồng.

- Extended space: Along the paths where herd boys “lùa trâu về hết”

- Space extends from high to low: theo những đôi cò trắng bay liệng, đậu xuống cánh đồng.

Question 5. What feelings and emotions does the author express through the nature and life depicted in the poem?

The author is immersed in the natural scenery of the countryside and reminisces about childhood memories, showcasing a deep love and attachment to the homeland. A surge of love, respect towards nature, people, and life. Simultaneously expressing joy and happiness at the beauty of the tranquil everyday life.

Question 6. What feelings and thoughts might the concluding line of "Thiên Trường vãn vọng" evoke for you?

- The beauty of peaceful life: the line evokes the serene countryside, bringing to mind bountiful harvests and peaceful living, reminding of prosperous seasons, life thriving, and the precious rhythm of peace after years of wars against the Mongol invasions.

- The beauty of the author's soul: a love that encompasses all things, cherishing and valuing the beauty of life,...

Question 7. The author of "Thiên Trường vãn vọng" was also a king. What thoughts does this evoke for you when reading the poem?

The image of a king is often associated with a lavish and splendid palace with attendants around. However, the space described in the poem carries the simplicity and tranquility of a village. This shows that the king was very close to the people, very loving of the people, cherishing peace. Perhaps because the Tran kings were so intimate, loving the people as their own, that whenever faced with invasions.