What are sample outlines for essays on retelling a story for grade 4 students in Vietnam? What does assesment of primary school students in Vietnam include?

What are sample outlines for essays on retelling a story for grade 4 students in Vietnam?

Below is a list of topics and a sample outlines for essays on retelling a story for grade 4 students (excercise from page 61 of the Vietnamese textbook - “Kết nối tri thức” curriculum)

Topic 1

Retell a fairy tale that you like:

Introduction

- Introduce the fairy tale that you love.

- Briefly introduce the main character and the setting in the story.

Body

Initial Setting:

+ Describe the living conditions and the main characters in the story.

+ The main character may face difficulties or live in unfortunate circumstances (e.g., Tam is mistreated by her stepmother, Thach Sanh lives alone in the forest).

- Main events:

+ Describe the thrilling situations that the main character goes through.

+ Scenarios where the character faces challenges or oppression (such as Tam being envied by Cam, Thach Sanh being deceived by Ly Thong).

- The appearance of gods, saints,... helping the main character (e.g., like the god Buddha helping Tam, deities granting strength to Thach Sanh).

- Climax details:

+ Describe the moment when the main character overcomes difficulties, achieves happiness, or triumphs over evil.

+ Explain how the character uses intelligence and kindness to overcome challenges.

- Ending the story:

+ Retell the conclusion of the story: the main character is justly rewarded, life becomes better.

+ The villain is punished or learns a valuable lesson.

Conclusion

- Your thoughts on the story: What do you like most? What lesson does the story convey?

- Derive the meaning or lesson from the story, such as kindness being rewarded, evil must be punished.

Topic 2

Retell a story that you have read in the Vietnamese textbook

Introduction

- Introduce the name of the story and your impression after reading it.

- Briefly introduce the main character and the initial situation of the story.

Body

- The context of the story:

+ Describe the setting where the story takes place.

+ What is the living condition of the main character, and what special traits or characteristics do they have?

- Main events:

+ Describe the story's progress through important events.

+ What the main character encountered, which could be challenges, difficulties, or unexpected situations.

+ How the main character reacts or overcomes difficulties.

- Climax details:

+ Describe the climax when the story becomes attractive and intense.

+ What does the main character do to solve the problem or achieve their goal?

- Ending the story:

+ Briefly describe the outcome of the story and what the main character gains (lesson, joy, reward).

+ How do other characters react to this outcome?

Conclusion

- Your thoughts on the story: What lesson did you learn? What stayed with you the most?

- Share the lesson taken from the story, such as honesty, friendship, or courage.

Note: The information is for reference only. Students may create story outlines according to their own ideas.

What are sample outlines for essays on retelling a story for grade 4 students in Vietnam? What does assesment of primary school students in Vietnam include?​

What does assesment of primary school students in Vietnam include?​

According to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 5 of the Regulation on the assessment of primary school students issued together with Circular 27/2020/TT-BGDDT, the content of the primary school student assessment includes:

- Evaluating the learning process, progress, and academic results of students to meet required achievements and specific manifestations regarding the competency components of each subject and educational activity under the primary education program.

- Assessing the formation and development of students' qualities and abilities through essential qualities and core competencies as follows:

- Essential qualities: patriotism, kindness, diligence, honesty, responsibility.

- Core competencies:

+ General competencies: autonomy and self-learning, communication and cooperation, problem-solving, and creativity;

+ Specific competencies: language, numeracy, science, technology, computer science, aesthetics, physical education.

What are the methods for evaluating primary school students in Vietnam?

According to Clause 2, Article 5 of the Regulation on the assessment of primary school students issued together with Circular 27/2020/TT-BGDDT, the methods for assessing students are regulated as follows:

- Observation method: Teachers observe and listen to students during classroom teaching, use observation forms, checklists, and record diaries to capture student expressions as evidence for evaluating their learning and training process.

- Assessment through study records, students' products, and activities: Teachers provide comments and evaluations on students' products and activity outcomes to evaluate students according to related assessment content.

- Oral examination method: Teachers communicate with students through Q&A sessions to gather information to promptly provide comments and support.

- Written examination method: Teachers use tests that include questions and exercises designed according to the levels and requirements of the program, in the form of multiple choice, essays, or a combination of both to evaluate the achievement of educational content that needs assessment.