Title:
REPETITION IN READINGS IN VIETNAMESE TEXTBOOKS FOR GRADE 5, BOOK SERIES "CONNECTING KNOWLEDGE WITH LIFE"

Authors:
Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Vu Thanh Thao, Nguyen Minh Nguyet and Luong Thao Van

Abstract:
In the use of language, text is the highest unit, the place that most clearly expresses the methods of association to create coherence and consistency. One of the most common and effective methods of linking is repetition. Repetition not only helps to connect sentences and paragraphs but also contributes to emphasizing ideas, creating rhythm and expressive depth for the text. On the basis of textual linguistic theory, this paper surveys, classifies and analyzes the characteristics and role of repetition in readings in Vietnamese textbooks for grade 5, the book series Connecting Knowledge with Life. The results of the study show that repetition is used richly in many forms such as phonetic repetition, vocabulary repetition, and grammar repetition, in which vocabulary repetition accounts for the highest proportion. Each form of repetition has its own value in enhancing cohesion, expression and education of students. From there, the article contributes to clarifying the role of repetition as an artistic technique and pedagogical means in teaching Vietnamese in primary schools.

Keywords:
Repetition; text linking; text grammar; Vietnamese textbook 5; Connecting Knowledge with Life; reading texts; primary education.

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2025.8320

Date of Publication: 09-06-2025