Start with the main idea: choose Lu Zhishen’s most representative stories
When making a Lu Zhishen hand-copy newspaper, it is better not to include too many scenes at once. Pick two or three of his most famous episodes so the content stays clear and easy for children to understand. A good theme line is his sense of justice, bold personality, and loyalty to friends.
- Fighting Zheng the Butcher: shows that he hates injustice and helps the weak.
- Uprooting the willow tree: shows his amazing strength and bold spirit.
- Wild Boar Forest rescue: shows his loyalty and courage in protecting a friend.
These three episodes work especially well together because they present different sides of his character.
Ready-to-use sections for the page
Character profile
Name: Lu Zhishen
From: Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels
Original name: Lu Da
Main traits: strong, straightforward, righteous, and loyal
One-sentence introduction: Lu Zhishen is a heroic character known for helping others and standing up against evil.
Short retelling of classic scenes
Fighting Zheng the Butcher: After learning that Zheng bullied innocent people, Lu Zhishen stepped in and punished him, showing a strong sense of justice.
Uprooting the willow tree: Lu Zhishen shocked everyone by pulling up a willow tree with great strength, showing his bold and powerful character.
Wild Boar Forest rescue: When Lin Chong was in danger, Lu Zhishen secretly protected him and finally saved him, proving his loyalty and courage.
Character words
- Brave
- Righteous
- Loyal
- Strong
- Straightforward
Use short writing materials if the page is small
If there is not much room, turn the story content into short sentences. This makes the hand-copy newspaper easier to write and neater to read.
- Lu Zhishen always stood up when he saw unfair things.
- He is one of the most vivid heroes in Water Margin.
- He has a quick temper, but he also has a kind and honest heart.
- His stories show what courage and responsibility look like.
These lines fit well in side boxes, caption areas, or ending sections.
Try a story-map layout instead of simple boxes
For this theme, you do not have to use only regular columns. A “story map” layout can make the page more lively. Put the title at the top, draw Lu Zhishen in the center, and place the main stories around him.
- Top: the main title
- Center: character drawing or profile card
- Left side: fighting Zheng the Butcher
- Right side: uprooting the willow tree
- Bottom: Wild Boar Forest rescue and personal reflection
Decorations can include willow leaves, a monk’s staff, scroll lines, or simple cloud patterns. Green, brown, and warm orange can create a lively but classical feeling.
How to write a simple student reflection
At the end of the page, add a short personal response. It does not need to be long. A clear and honest reflection is enough.
Example: After reading Lu Zhishen’s stories, I think he is a brave and righteous hero. He helps people when they are in trouble and is not afraid of bad people. I want to learn from him and become someone who has courage and is willing to help others.
If you want to improve the title design, character illustration, and final arrangement, you can continue creating the page in the Smart Hand-Copy Newspaper WeChat mini program.