Heated debate on the essay topic 'canvas lifestyle'

Besides the compliments for the creative writing exam, many readers said that not everyone understands what 'backdrop' is.

The topic of 'canvas lifestyle' of young people has just been included in the literature exam of a school in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: AI

Recently, the mid-term literature exam of Mac Dinh Chi High School (HCMC) required students to write about the "canvas lifestyle" of young people.

The literature exam only had one question: "Write an essay discussing the promiscuous lifestyle of today's youth."

Grade 10 students do the above test in 45 minutes.

This exam has created controversy on social networks and with Tuoi Tre Online readers.

Exam paper escapes from sample text

On social networks, many people praised the above essay as being very good, catching the "hot trend" of young people.

Account Nguyen Huynh shared: “Good school, good people, bravery is different. The questions are concise, just one line. The issues are close to current events. Create excitement, creativity, and novelty...

But now, most high schools give long final and mid-term exams that simulate the graduation exam structure.

Meanwhile, Duong Hien Tho expressed: "The term 'Phong tarpaulin' has been discussed a lot on social networks recently and is now included in a literature exam about a social topic that young people need to discuss thoroughly."

Many readers also praised this essay.

Reader Son wrote: "The literature exam has escaped the "model essay" exam style, helping students expand their thinking and imagination."

This reader hopes that the education sector will help students expand their thinking and be creative in literature, because according to reader Son, "stereotypical thinking makes students lose their creativity."

Reader Duc commented: "The literature topic is fine. Grasp the trends and language of the young generation to have appropriate educational methods. Generational differences exist in every period and need to be reconciled for development."

The literature exam is receiving much attention on social networks at Mac Dinh Chi High School (HCMC) - Screenshot

Need to use more standard language for the exam!

However, many readers think that the exam should explain more specifically about 'canvas lifestyle' right in the exam.

Reader Thanh Tung expressed his perspective: "I also read the newspaper, but still do not understand the specific concept of "tarpaulin". If students do not know, how can they do the exercise? I think the question needs to state the definition and concept at the fullest level so that students have the same understanding, then they can associate and do the exercise."

Reader Anh said he had included this issue in his lessons and had students discuss it. In reality, many students were unaware of this phenomenon. Therefore, this test paper may look good on the surface, but in reality, it does not ensure fairness for students.

"In my personal opinion, instead of giving such a short question, the school should give an example (specific manifestation), then generalize it into a phenomenon so that students can visualize the problem, while ensuring fairness for them," reader Anh wrote.

Meanwhile, reader with email tvet****@gmail.com thinks that the exam, especially at the high school level, should aim to use common, accurate, and easy-to-understand language for all students.

Because fairness is an extremely important factor in exams, especially in decisive exams such as semester exams or graduation exams.

"Therefore, instead of using slang, the question could use more common words to ensure that all students have a fair chance to express their thoughts and opinions.

This test does not ensure one of the four principles of test making: fairness, meaning that all students taking the test have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their thinking ability and writing skills," this reader wrote.

Meanwhile, according to reader Luong Thanh Nguyen , the topic "canvas lifestyle" would be more suitable for a presentation format. Then students would have time to thoroughly research the information, with full evidence of current events.

In addition, the presentation format will give all students the opportunity to ask questions, express opinions, and present their own views... on this lifestyle.

"At this time, teachers will play the role of guiding and educating students to draw lessons in cognition and action to become good citizens, forming a cultural background of truly educated people, pursuing noble and genuine values," reader Luong Thanh Nguyen wrote.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tranh-luan-soi-noi-ve-de-thi-van-loi-song-phong-bat-20241030101744537.htm