What does Mac Dinh Chi High School say about the controversial essay topic "canvas lifestyle"?

(NLDO)- This essay topic about "canvas lifestyle" is a mid-term test for class 10A25; given by the subject teacher with the consensus of the professional group.

Mac Dinh Chi High School (District 6, Ho Chi Minh City) has just responded to the mid-term literature test discussing the "canvas" lifestyle that is causing a stir in public opinion.

According to Ms. Tran Thi Bich Chau, Head of the Literature Group - Mac Dinh Chi High School, this test is a mid-term test for literature class 10A25, not for the whole grade 10. This is a periodic test, conducted by class unit. The test is given by the subject teacher according to the consensus of the professional group.

The specific requirements for the topic are : Write an argumentative essay discussing an issue (a phenomenon in life or an issue related to youth). The topic does not use language materials; the duration is 45 minutes; the content follows the 10th grade literature program (Creative Horizons book).

The essay "Writing an argumentative text on a social issue" - the writing part (essay 2/ page 54) is a type of essay that uses arguments and evidence to discuss and clarify a social issue.

Ms. Chau explained that the required time of 45 minutes was because students had been instructed to recognize the requirements of a social argumentative essay on a social issue. Students were also instructed to practice applying argumentative techniques in writing in accordance with the required time.

Regarding knowledge content, teachers guide students to state the practical significance of social issues that they are oriented to choose, including "canvas lifestyle".

The controversial literature exam of Mac Dinh Chi High School

In the writing lesson, teachers let students practice writing skills and present social issues that have been studied. For example, in the "Speaking - Listening" lesson, teachers guide students to present in groups and give comments, helping them to correctly perceive social issues, have appropriate attitudes and solutions; express the writer's awareness, concepts, attitudes, and stance on the expressions of right and wrong, good and bad...

In addition, 10th grade students also learn the topic "Building a life perspective" from the experiential and career orientation activities of the Creative Horizons book series, so they have more social knowledge to write essays.

As reported by the Lao Dong Newspaper on October 29 in the article "Controversy surrounding the literature test discussing the "unruly lifestyle", this mid-semester I literature test for grade 10 is said to be from Mac Dinh Chi High School. The question asked: "Write an essay discussing the "unruly lifestyle" of today's youth". The test immediately created a lot of controversy and conflicting opinions on student and parent forums in Ho Chi Minh City.

Some teachers believe that the "canvas" in this test is understood in a slang sense. "Canvas lifestyle" has recently emerged after many young people have falsely boasted about the amount of money they have contributed to support people affected by storms and floods. The program stipulates that the midterm test is 45 minutes, 60 minutes... depending on the school, especially in literature, it may only test reading comprehension or writing, or a combination of both.

However, the above test still lacks scientific basis. Maybe the teacher was in a hurry because he wanted to be creative, innovative, and follow the "trend" but forgot that the test's requirement is to be clear and logical.

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