Russian

5 to 12
Integrated Resource Package
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Russian Language IRP Development Team
School Districts # 20(Kootenay Columbia), #51 (Boundary) and #8 (Kootenay Lake)

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Table of Contents

Preface ..........................................................................................................................................iii
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Russian Language • Grades 5 to 12.......................................................................................................... 1
Principles of Learning.......................................................................................................................... 3
Rationale ............................................................................................................................................. 3
The Communicative-Experiential Approach ........................................................................................ 3
Language-Learning Strategies.............................................................................................................. 4
Curriculum Organizers ........................................................................................................................ 6
Integration with Other Curricula .......................................................................................................... 7
Split Classes ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Suggested Instructional Strategies........................................................................................................ 7
Suggested Assessment Strategies ......................................................................................................... 7
Assessment in Russian......................................................................................................................... 8
About Assessment in General .............................................................................................................. 8
Integration of Cross-Curricular Interests .............................................................................................. 8
Exemptions From the Language Policy................................................................................................ 9
ESL Students and Second-Language Study .......................................................................................... 9
Students with Special Needs and Second-Language Study ................................................................... 9
Learning Resources ........................................................................................................................... 10
Curriculum: Russian 5 to 12 .................................................................................................................. 13
Grade 5.............................................................................................................................................. 14
Grade 6.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Grade 7.............................................................................................................................................. 32
Grade 8.............................................................................................................................................. 40
Grade 9.............................................................................................................................................. 48
Grade 10............................................................................................................................................ 62
Grade 11............................................................................................................................................ 70
Grade 12............................................................................................................................................ 78
Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 86
Appendix A: Prescribed Learning Outcomes Russian 5 to 12................................................................. 99
Appendix B: Learning Resources General Information ....................................................................... 105
Russian Resources........................................................................................................... 111
Appendix C: Assessment and Evaluation Samples ............................................................................... 235
Generic Assessment Tools............................................................................................... 299
Appendix D: Vocabulary and Classroom Expressions.......................................................................... 307
Appendix E: Acknowledgements......................................................................................................... 353

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • i

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • ii
 PREFACE: USING THIS INTEGRATED RESOURCE PACKAGE
PREFACE
This Integrated Resource Package (IRP)
provides basic information that teachers will
require in order to implement the Russian 5 to
12 curriculum. Brief descriptions about each
section of the IRP follow.
The Introduction
The Introduction provides general information
about the Russian 5 to 12 Curriculum, including
special features and requirements. It also
provides a rationale for teaching Russian 5 to 12
in BC schools.
The Russian 5 to 12 Curriculum
The Russian 5 to 12 Curriculum is structured in
terms of curriculum organizers. The main body
of this IRP consists of four columns of
information for each organizer. These columns
include:
• prescribed learning outcome statements
• suggested instructional strategies for
achieving the outcomes
• suggested assessment strategies for
determining how well students are achieving
the outcomes
• locally approved learning resources
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
Prescribed learning outcomes are content
standards for the provincial education system.
Learning outcomes set out the knowledge,
enduring ideas, issues, concepts, skills, and
attitudes for each subject. They are the
statements of what students are expected to
know and be able to do in each grade. Learning
outcomes are clearly stated and expressed in
observable or measurable terms. All learning
outcomes complete the stem: “It is expected that
students will….” Outcome statements have been
written to enable teachers to use their experience
and professional judgement when planning and
evaluating. The outcomes are benchmarks that
will permit the use of criterion-referenced
performance standards. It is expected that actual
student performance will vary. Evaluation,
reporting, and student placement with respect to
these outcomes depend on the professional
judgement of teachers, guided by provincial
policy.
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Instruction involves the use of techniques,
activities, and methods that can be employed to
meet diverse student needs and to deliver the
prescribed curriculum. Teachers are free to adapt
the suggested instructional strategies or
substitute others that will enable their students to
achieve the prescribed learning outcomes. These
strategies are suggestions only.
Suggested Assessment Strategies
The assessment strategies suggest a variety of
ways to gather information about student
performance. Some assessment strategies relate
to specific activities; others are general. These
strategies are suggestions only.
Locally Approved Learning Resources
The learning resources in this IRP are materials
that have been reviewed and evaluated by the
members of the Russian 5 to 12 development
team, according to district policy. They are
typically materials suitable for student use, but
may also include information primarily intended
for teachers. Teachers are encouraged to select
those resources that they find most relevant and
useful for their students. The resources listed in
the curriculum section, under recommended
resources, of this IRP are those that either
present comprehensive coverage of the learning
outcomes of the particular curriculum organizer
or provide unique support to specific topics.
Appendix B contains a complete listing of all
learning resources so far identified to support
this curriculum.
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 PREFACE: USING THIS INTEGRATED RESOURCE PACKAGE
The Appendices
A series of appendices provides additional
information about the curriculum and further
support for the teacher.
• Appendix A lists the curriculum organizers
and the prescribed learning outcomes for
each grade for the curriculum.
• Appendix B consists of general information
on learning resources, including a complete
annotated list of the learning resources that
support this curriculum.
• Appendix C contains assistance for teachers
related to provincial assessment and
evaluation and reporting policy. Prescribed
learning outcomes have been used as the
source for samples of criterion-referenced
evaluation.
• Appendix D contains a list of commonly
used vocabulary and classroom expressions.
• Appendix E acknowledges the many people
and organizations that have been involved in
the development of this IRP.
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INTRODUCTION
Russian Language • Grades 5 to 12

This Integrated Resource Package (IRP) sets out
the provincially prescribed curriculum for
Russian education, grades 5 to 12. The study of
Russian and culture is intended to enable
learners to communicate purposefully in Russian
and to provide opportunities for students to gain
insights into their own culture and to develop an
openness to cultural diversity.
PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING
Provincial education programs are based on
three principles of learning that reflect current
views of how effective learning occurs. They
have profound implications for all aspects of the
program, such as the roles of student and
teacher, the kinds of learning resources that are
chosen, and the type of assessment that occurs.
The development of this Russian 5 to 12 IRP has
been guided by and incorporates these principles
of learning:
• Learning requires the active participation of
the student.
• People learn in a variety of ways and at
different rates.
• Learning is both an individual and a group
process.
RATIONALE
British Columbia hosts a growing economy that
is oriented toward agriculture, industry, finance,
education and research – an economy that
demands contact and interaction with the global
marketplace. For British Columbia students, the
need to function competently in more than one
language has therefore become increasingly
important in order to participate fully in the
economic, political and social life of a province
as culturally and linguistically diverse as ours. In
the twenty-first century students must be able to
participate in culturally appropriate ways in
face-to-face interaction with members of other
cultures in order to be productive members of
the diverse communities in which we all live.
The spirit and intent for second language
education in British Columbia revolves around
what takes place in the learning environment. If
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the goal of communicative-based language
instruction is to prepare students for authentic
language use in the real world, then the
organization of curriculum and instruction
should reflect those purposes. Most learners,
students with special needs and students whose
first language is not English, can achieve a
satisfying degree of communicative competence,
when they are actively involved in using the
language to communicate and learn about areas
of personal; interest. A wider range of students
will experience success if they have
opportunities to communicate in a variety of
ways and are encouraged to use graphics,
actions, props and technological and visual aids.
Parents will see children enthusiastically
engaged in meaningful, motivating and
cognitively challenging activities, students
actively using the language rather than
memorizing vocabulary lists and analyzing
grammatical concepts, Students being assessed
by a variety of assessment strategies.
THE COMMUNICATIVE-EXPERIENTIAL
APPROACH
The Russian 5 to 12 curriculum endorses what is
commonly referred to as the communicative-
experiential approach. In this approach the focus
of instruction is the purposeful use of language
to perform real-life tasks, share ideas, acquire
information, and get things done. Grammar
instruction plays a supportive role only—to
provide useful strategies to facilitate
communication and comprehension.
The communicative-experiential approach is
guided by an educational philosophy that
includes the following principles:
• As much as possible, language learning
should emulate authentic language use.
• The goal of language learning is
performance with language rather than
knowledge about the language.
• Language learning is not additively
sequential but recursive and paced
differently at various stages of acquisition.
• Language develops in a series of
approximations towards native-like norms.
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Language learning is not the accumulation
of perfectly mastered elements of grammar
and vocabulary. Thus, learner errors are to
be expected.
• Language proficiency involves both
comprehension and production.
Comprehension abilities tend to precede and
exceed productive abilities.
• Language is inextricably bound to culture.
Language use requires an understanding of
the cultural context within which
communication takes place.
• Language learning is complex. Instruction
takes into account individual learning styles
and rates, and also attends to teaching
process strategies for successful language
learning.
• The ability to perform with language is
facilitated when students actively engage in
meaningful, authentic, and purposeful
language-learning tasks.
• Assessment reflects instructional goals and
is performance oriented.
• Technology and textbook materials play
support roles for language-learning goals;
they should not determine curriculum.
(Adapted from “Teaching and Learning K-12
Authentic Instruction Communication,” Section
7.19, ASCD Curriculum Handbook, September
1994.)
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
Prescribed learning outcomes in this IRP are
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expressed in terms of tasks to be performed and
not in terms of language items to be mastered.
Assessment and evaluation of language
acquisition focus on students’ abilities to
understand others and to express themselves
comprehensibly and appropriately. Assessment
and evaluation do not focus on the mastery of
grammar for its own sake.
Where possible, the prescribed learning
outcomes show progression through the grades.
LANGUAGE-LEARNING STRATEGIES
Language-learning strategies are important
components of a language program and are now
recognized as an essential part of successful
language learning. Examples of such strategies
include using visual clues; recognizing cognates;
recognizing, using, and adapting language
patterns; using a variety of writing processes
such as brainstorming, sharing, revising, editing,
and publishing; and using context to support and
extend language learning. When students apply a
range of specific strategies to their language
learning, they are better able to understand
information, clarify and negotiate meaning, and
generally communicate more effectively.
The Language-Learning Strategies chart (page
5) shows a cumulative range of strategies
suggested for each grade. By Grade 12, students
should be using the full range of strategies.
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Language-Learning Strategies
As students progress through the grades, they should develop and apply a range of strategies to assist their
comprehension and expression. Students need experiences that encourage them to:
Grade 5
• recognize cognates
• use visual aids, actions, lists, and
pre-framed models
• use visual and context clues to guess
meaning
• use mime, gesture, and props to help
convey meaning
• use repetition, alone or with others,
to practise and reinforce new
language
• record ideas or expressions with
visual images and symbols
• derive meaning by listening
attentively and participating fully
in activities
Grade 8
• recognize and use common patterns
• adjust the message in order to use
known expressions and vocabulary
• use word webbing charts, tables, and
other graphic organizers to support
oral and written expression
• reflect on learning by recording
personal goals, successful strategies,
and new vocabulary and phrases
Grade 11
• rephrase in Russian to compensate
for unknown expressions
• make personal notes to use as a
reference for oral and written
productions
• actively review common, useful
expressions and patterns to refine
communication
• self-monitor and correct recurring or
significant errors in communication
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Grade 6
• use prior knowledge of a topic to
predict meaning
• use formula phrases, including
greetings and expressions of
politeness
• actively seek help by asking for
clarification and repetition
• connect new topics to personal
experience
• use some English or mother-tongue
words, if necessary, to maintain
communication
• develop personal notebooks and
dictionaries to record new
vocabulary
Grade 9
• recognize and use common patterns
• listen, view, or read selectively to
focus on key information
• tolerate ambiguity of meaning when
unable to understand fully
• transfer and adapt known structures
to convey meaning in new contexts
• use a variety of writing processes to
convey personal meaning
• plan ahead for communicative
activities by anticipating language
and resources needed
Grade 12
• negotiate meaning by using
questions in Russian and other
techniques for clarification
• summarize information in oral,
graphic, and written form
• use dictionaries, grammars, and
other reference materials for clarity
of comprehension and expression
• seek out and create practice
opportunities in and out of the
classroom
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Grade 7
• recognize known Russian words and
cognates in new contexts
• ask for specific words in Russian, if
necessary, while continuing
communication
• listen to and practise pronunciation
of the written word
• group new items into categories that
are personally meaningful
• self-evaluate progress by
comparison with earlier
performance or against personal
goals
• continue to record new vocabulary
and phrases
Grade 10
• take risks with the language to
extend language boundaries
• use a variety of reference materials,
including dictionaries, for
comprehension and production
• set personal goals in language skills
and monitor their progress
Introductory Grade 11
• use visual and context clues to guess
meaning
• use mime, gesture, and props to help
convey meaning
• use prior knowledge of a topic to
predict meaning
• recognize and use common patterns
• tolerate ambiguity of meaning when
unable to understand fully
• transfer and adapt known structures
to convey meaning in new contexts
• use a variety of reference materials,
including dictionaries, for
comprehension and production
• set personal goals in language skills
and monitor their progress

CURRICULUM ORGANIZERS
The components of this IRP are categorized
under four curriculum organizers. These
organizers are based on the common reasons
people have for wanting to learn an additional
language and have been used to group the
prescribed learning outcomes, suggested
instructional strategies, suggested assessment
strategies, and locally approved learning
resources. The curriculum organizers are:
• Communicating – to communicate with other
people
• Acquiring Information – to acquire
information for a purpose
• Experiencing Creative Works – to experience
creative works for linguistic and cultural
exposure
• Understanding Cultural Influences – to
interact with and appreciate another culture
These curriculum organizers are practical and
purposeful. They allow program developers to
address such matters as cross-curricular
integration and diverse learning rates, styles, and
needs. They focus attention on the most
important purposes for studying an additional
language. In the classroom, they should not be
treated separately but should be integrated into
most activities.
Whenever possible, teachers should use and
encourage the use of Russian. There are
times, however, when English will be
necessary to complete a task or provide
supporting detail for a learning activity,
particularly in the organizer, Understanding
Cultural Influences.
Communicating
Learning outcomes listed under this organizer
provide opportunities for students to use Russian
to establish and maintain relationships, share
ideas and opinions, and to complete real-life
tasks. This organizer embraces a variety of
communication skills: listening, reading,
speaking, writing, viewing, and
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representing—in order to reach students with
a wide range of abilities, language traditions,
and backgrounds. It emphasizes authentic
language-learning experiences and the
application of a range of language-learning
strategies. Teachers and students are encouraged
to use an ever-increasing amount of Russian in
all activities and student/student and
student/teacher interactions.
In the process of communicating in Russian,
students are encouraged to take risks.
Acquiring Information
In this age of rapidly expanding information, it
is important for students to develop the ability to
understand and acquire information from
authentic sources in Russian (such as Russian
television or radio programs, films, magazines,
business and job advertisements, recipes,
restaurant menus, schedules, or Internet sites) to
complete meaningful tasks. A meaningful task is
one that engages students in thoughtful learning
and is relevant to their lives.
In the process of acquiring information from
sources that are appropriate to their interests and
age levels, students are encouraged to apply a
range of language-learning strategies to assist
their comprehension and expression and to take
risks.
In some oral-based target languages, much of
the acquired information will come from
native speakers of the target language
community.
Experiencing Creative Works
Students learn a language most effectively when
they experience and appreciate it through music,
dance, film, video, art, literature, storytelling by
elders or members of the cultural community,
and other forms of creative expression.
Students will be motivated to continue their
language studies when they have frequent
opportunities to listen, view, and eventually read
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creative works in Russian and respond to them
in various ways. Students should be exposed to a
wide range of creative works representative of
the Russian culture, beginning with visual and
aural works and progressing to written works as
students’ language skills develop. Over time,
students should be able to produce a variety of
written, oral, and visual responses.
Teachers are encourage to explore, wherever
possible, cultural opportunities that may exist
within their own community.
Understanding Cultural Influences
When students communicate with others in
Russian and participate in cultural experiences,
they gain insight into the role of culture.
Through exploring Russian, its cultural context,
and its world, students develop an understanding
of diverse perspectives and can better appreciate
the role of other cultures as well as their own.
INTEGRATION WITH OTHER
CURRICULA
When teachers and students see Russian as a
practical means of communication and not just a
narrow field of language study, many
opportunities open up for integration with other
curricula. The prescribed learning outcomes
are deliberately open-ended in nature to
encourage teachers and students to make
links to other areas of study such as job
interviewing, mapping, graphing, music, or
art. In secondary schools, teachers could make
efficient use of this open-endedness through
joint planning and joint evaluation tasks (see
Appendix C for examples of integrated units).
Integration in the elementary classroom is easier
and may begin with daily routines and
procedures conducted in Russian. In this way,
students will see Russian as a useful means of
expression.
SPLIT CLASSES
Teachers are encouraged to use the same themes
for both grades if possible, alternating the set of
themes each year. The final task for each theme
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should allow for a wide range of performances
so students at all levels of ability continue to
learn and be successful. For example, a theme
on clothing may have partners or small groups
working toward a fashion show with oral
presentation. Younger students might use less
language and more props, or complete a
different task, such as role-playing a clothing
purchase.
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL
STRATEGIES
Instructional strategies have been included for
each curriculum organizer and grade level.
These strategies are suggestions only, designed
to provide guidance for generalist and specialist
teachers planning instruction to meet the
prescribed learning outcomes. The strategies
may be either teacher directed or student
directed or both. There is no one-to-one
relationship between the learning outcomes and
the instructional strategies, nor is this
organization intended to prescribe a linear
means of course delivery. It is expected that
teachers will adapt, modify, combine, and
organize instructional strategies to meet the
needs of their students and to respond to local
requirements.
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
The assessment strategies in this IRP describe a
variety of ideas and methods for gathering
evidence of student performance, and provide
examples of criteria for assessing the extent to
which the prescribed learning outcomes have
been met. Teachers determine the best
assessment methods for gathering this
information.
The assessment strategies or criteria examples
are always specific to each organizer. Some
strategies relate to particular activities, while
others are general and could apply to any
activity. It is expected that teachers will adapt,
modify, combine, and organize assessment
strategies to meet the needs of their students
and to respond to local requirements.
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ASSESSMENT IN RUSSIAN
Since language is acquired in a spiraling and
recursive process, students will thrive in a
stimulating environment where risk-taking is
nurtured and errors are viewed as a natural and
informative part of language development.
When students understand the role of errors,
they are able to make confident decisions about
when to take risks and when to edit carefully for
accuracy.
In grades 5 to 7, assessment places equal
emphasis on three of the major communication
skills: listening, reading, and speaking. From
grades 8 to 12, equal emphasis is placed on
listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Such a
balance in emphasis validates the oral and aural
skills that have received less attention in the past
than reading and writing. Final evaluations in
grades 8 to 12 should therefore base 50% of the
total grade on oral and aural skills.
In oral-based target languages, these
percentages will need to be adjusted.
ABOUT ASSESSMENT IN GENERAL
Assessment is the systematic process of
gathering information about students’
learning in order to describe what they know,
what they are able to do, and what they are
working toward. From the evidence and
information collected in assessments, teachers
describe each student’s learning and
performance. They use this information to
provide students with ongoing feedback, plan
further instructional and learning activities, set
subsequent goals, and determine areas for
additional instruction and intervention. Teachers
determine the purpose, aspects, or attributes of
learning on which to focus the assessment. They
also decide when to collect the evidence and
which assessment methods, tools, or techniques
are most appropriate.
Assessment focuses on the critical or significant
aspects of learning that students will be asked to
demonstrate. Students benefit when they clearly
understand the learning goals and expectations.
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Evaluation involves interpreting assessment
information in order to make further
decisions (e.g., set student goals, make
curricular decisions, plan instruction).
Teachers evaluate student performance from the
information collected through assessment
activities. Teachers use their insight, knowledge
about learning, and experience with students,
along with the specific criteria they establish, to
make judgements about student performance in
relation to learning outcomes.
Students benefit when teachers provide
evaluation on a regular, ongoing basis. When
evaluation is seen as an opportunity to promote
learning rather than as a final judgement, it
shows learners their strengths and suggests how
they can develop further. Students can use this
information to redirect efforts, make plans, and
establish future learning goals.
The assessment of student performance is based
on a wide variety of methods and tools, ranging
from portfolio assessment to paper-and-pencil
tests. Appendix C includes a more detailed
discussion of assessment and evaluation.
INTEGRATION OF CROSS-CURRICULAR
INTERESTS
Throughout the curriculum development and
revision process, the development team has done
its best to ensure that this IRP addresses
relevance, equity, and accessibility issues.
Wherever appropriate for the subject, these
issues have been integrated into the learning
outcomes, suggested instructional strategies, and
suggested assessment strategies. Although an
exhaustive list of such issues is neither practical
nor possible, teachers are encouraged to
continue to ensure that classroom activities and
resources also incorporate appropriate role
portrayals, relevant issues, and exemplars of
themes such as inclusion and acceptance.
The ministry, in consultation with experienced
teachers and other educators, has developed a set
of criteria to be used to evaluate learning
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resources. Although neither exhaustive nor
prescriptive, most of these criteria can be
usefully applied to instructional and assessment
activities as well as learning resources. See
pages 28 through 43 of the ministry document
Evaluating, Selecting, and Managing Learning
Resources (2002) for brief descriptions of these
criteria, grouped under headings of Content,
Instructional Design, Technical Design, and
Social Considerations. This document has been
distributed to all schools. Additional copies are
available from the Publications Bureau, order
number RB0142, or on the ministry web site.
EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LANGUAGE
POLICY
Ministry of Education policy states that all
students must take a second language as part of
the required curriculum in grades 5 to 8.
Students may be exempted from the second
language requirement. An exemption may apply
to a student who is:
• identified as a student with special needs
or receiving English as a Second Language
service, and
• unable to demonstrate his or her learning in
relation to the outcomes in a course or
subject and grade for which an educational
program guide has been prescribed by the
minister.
ESL STUDENTS AND SECOND-
LANGUAGE STUDY
Teachers of students for whom English is a second
language will need to be sensitive to the varying
rates at which these students develop
communication skills. ESL students are likely to
benefit from teacher modeling of expectations,
real-life applications, direct instructions,
incremental introduction of language-learning
skills, frequent review, and use of graphic
organizers (key visuals). Russian teachers are
encouraged to use a wide range of appropriate
adaptations to instruction and assessment to meet
the needs of individual students. When teachers
provide instruction in Russian, ESL students are
placed on an equal footing with their classmates.
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STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND
SECOND-LANGUAGE STUDY
Although ministry policy states that students
may be exempted from second-language study
because of special needs, not all students who
have been identified as having special needs
should be exempted. Second-language study
may actually enhance first-language
development for some students.
Students representing a wide range of special
needs could successfully participate in this
course because it uses a communicative-
experiential approach. Teachers may need to
adapt instructional strategies, activities, and
evaluation methods for some students. For
example, students with sensory impairments
may need amplification or additional description
to “view” videos.
Decisions to exempt a student from taking a
second language should be made only after
considering assessment information about the
student’s cognitive, sensory, or physical
disabilities.
When an individual student is exempted due to
special needs, the exemption must be
documented as part of the Individual Education
Plan (IEP). For example, students who are deaf
might have difficulty with oral sections of a
second-language curriculum. Students who are
experiencing difficulty in establishing
communication might concentrate on developing
a communication system such as Bliss symbols
or voice-activated technology. Students with
language-processing disabilities may have
difficulties that preclude second-language study.
Such exemptions should include consultation
with parents or guardians as part of the IEP
process.
The following teaching strategies might be used
to assist students with special needs in the
Russian-learning classroom.
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Adapt the Environment
- Cluster students with particular gifts or
needs.
- Use community resources for extension
and research.
- Make use of preferential seating to
enhance research.
- Create a space with minimum
distractions.
- Change the location of the learning
activity to optimize concentration.
- Make use of co-operative grouping or
pairing of learners.
Adapt Presentation or Instruction
- Provide extension activities for students
with special gifts and talents.
- Offer choices for self-directed learning.
- Provide advance organizers of key
information.
- Demonstrate or model new concepts.
- Adjust the pace of activities as required.
- Change the wording of questions or
instructions to match students’ level of
understanding.
- Provide functional, practical
opportunities for students to practise
skills.
Adapt Materials and Equipment
- Use techniques to make the organization
of activities more explicit (e.g., colour-
code the steps used to complete a task).
- Use manipulatives and other support
materials.
- Provide large-print charts or activity
sheets.
- Use opaque overlays for text pages to
reduce the quantity of visible print.
- Highlight key points in written material.
- Provide software that has variable font
sizes.
- Use adapted computer hardware and
appropriate software.
- Provide alternative resources on the
same concepts at an easier
comprehension level.
- Provide or arrange for opportunities for
independent study (e.g., CD-ROM).
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Adapt Methods of Assistance
- Train and use peer tutors to assist
students with special needs.
- Arrange for teacher assistants to work
with individuals or small groups.
- Collaborate with support teachers to
develop appropriate strategies for
individual students with special needs.
Adapt Methods of Assessment
- Allow students to demonstrate their
understanding of concepts in a variety of
ways (e.g., murals, displays, models,
oral presentations).
- Match assessment tools to student needs
(e.g., oral or open-book tests, tasks
performed without time limits, teacher-
student conferencing).
- Set short-term, achievable goals with
frequent feedback.
- Provide opportunities for students to
assess their progress and set their own
goals.
LEARNING RESOURCES
The fundamental aim of this curriculum is to
enable students to communicate in Russian. The
curriculum focuses on the purposeful use of
language to perform real-life tasks, share ideas,
acquire information, and enhance the
understanding of culture. The kinds of learning
resources available for students to use while
learning the language are vital to achieving this
aim and implementing this approach.
In order to help students achieve communication
goals and carry out real-life tasks while learning
Russian, learning resources should include
authentic materials that reflect the language at
work in daily life. The term realia is often used
to describe such resources, which could include
newspapers, magazines, web sites, information
about entertainment, business, employment,
food, holidays and celebrations, and artworks
and artifacts reflecting the culture of the Russian
community. Community resource persons can
enhance language acquisition and provide
opportunities to communicate in Russian.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 10

Ministry Procedures for Selecting
Recommended Resources
The Ministry of Education promotes the
establishment of a resource-rich learning
environment of educationally appropriate
materials intended for use by teachers and
students. The media formats include, but are not
limited to, materials in print, video, and digital
resources, as well as combinations of these
formats. Resources that support provincial
curricula are identified through an evaluation
process that is carried out by practising teachers.
It is expected that classroom teachers will select
resources from those that meet the provincial
criteria and that suit their particular pedagogical
needs and audiences. Teachers who wish to use
other resources to meet specific local needs must
have these resources evaluated through a local
district approval process.
Students may be expected to have some choice
in materials for specific purposes, such as
independent reading or research. Teachers are
encouraged to use a variety of resources to
support learning outcomes at any particular
level. A multimedia approach is encouraged.
INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN 5 TO 12
The ministry considers special-needs audiences
in the evaluation and annotation of learning
resources. As well, special-format versions of
Grade Collection resources (Braille and taped-
book formats) are available.
Learning resources for use in BC schools fall
into one of two categories: provincially
recommended materials or locally evaluated
materials.
Provincially Recommended Materials
These materials have been evaluated through the
provincial evaluation process and have received
Minister’s Order and are listed in Appendix B of
each IRP.
Locally Evaluated Materials
Learning resources may be approved for use
according to district policies, which provide for
local evaluation and selection procedures.
The locally evaluated resources listed in this
IRP have been approved for use according to
district policies.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 11
INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN 5 TO 12

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 12

CURRICULUM
Russian 5 to 12
 GRADE 5 • COMMUNICATING

GRADE 5

PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

It is expected that students will: For many students, this is their first exposure to
• ask and respond to simple questions a second language. Because Grade 5 sets the
• present information about themselves stage for years to come, it is important that the
• recognize and use simple greetings and experience be non-threatening, rewarding, and
expressions of politeness enjoyable. Give students every opportunity to
• communicate likes, dislikes, needs, and hear, repeat, and “play” with the language.
wants Routinely give classroom instructions in Russian
• respond to classroom instructions instead of English. Encourage students to use
drawings and other visual aids as well as non-
verbal gestures to extend communication.
• Provide opportunities for students to hear
greetings and expressions of politeness (e.g.,
begin lessons with Привет! Здравствуй(те)!
Доброе утро! Как дела? Have students create
posters or a mural of greetings and expressions of
politeness.
• Using pre-framed models, have students role-play
using greetings and expressions of politeness.
A. Здравствуй .
B. Здравствуй .
A. Меня зовут _______. Как тебя зовут?
B. Меня зовут ________ . Как дела?
A. Хорошо. И ты?
• Have students interview partners to obtain
information such as name, age, likes, and dislikes.
Students then introduce their partners to the class,
using the following format:
Это мой друг(моя подруга).
Его (Её) зовут ________.
Он (Она) живёт в ________.
Ему (Ей) нравится ________.
Eму (Ей) не нравится ________.
У него (У неё) ________. (favourite clothing)
Он (Она) любит ________.(pastime)
• As a class or in partners, have students create and
demonstrate gestures to represent a need or a
want, e.g., Мне надо карандаш (gesture could
be writing on hand), Я не понимаю (gesture with
hands). Provide students with opportunities to use
expressions of wants or needs, Я хочу... Мне
надо... for example, students could draw pictures
of five things they need for school and label them.
• Open the day with Calendar Time in Russian.
Present seasonal poems, celebrate birthdays, and
ask students to respond to questions on the date,
time, season, weather, temperature, and how they
are feeling (e.g., Какое сегодня число?
Который час? Какая сегодня погода?)

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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT
STRATEGIES
At this level, students often feel
awkward attempting to communicate in
a new language. In a supportive
environment, they can begin to feel
more comfortable and gain satisfaction
from exploring and demonstrating their
new skills. Assessment should
encourage risk-taking and
participation, rather than emphasize
correctness.
• As students engage in communication
activities, observe and note the extent
to which they:
- listen actively to follow instructions
- choose the appropriate expression
from those they have practised
- approximate Russian pronunciation
- take risks to speak in Russian
- experiment with sounds and words
- participate willingly in classroom
activities in Russian
- support and encourage each other
• After students have been introduced to
new vocabulary and structures, note the
extent to which they comprehend the
spoken word by accurately representing
it through models, illustrations, and
actions.
• When students create pictures or
posters, assess the extent to which they:
- reproduce key vocabulary
accurately
- include supporting details in the
form of illustrations, graphics,
photos, or symbols
GRADE 5 • COMMUNICATING
RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are especially
useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
complete annotated list of resources, including
others that might apply to this organizer.
Basic Expressions
List of greetings, thanks, apologies, etc.
http://www.masterrussian.com/blbasic.shtml
Listen to a voice saying different greetings
http://www.masterrussian.com/blday_greeting.shtml
Different Podcasts show greetings, introductions
http://www.russianlingq.com/
Listen to a variety of introductions, questions, etc.
http://www.meirionnydd.force9.co.uk/russian/surviv
al.html
http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/russian/voca
b1.html
Sample Diologues
Short, formal and informal greetings dialogues
http://www.masterrussian.com/blday_greeting.shtml
Transcripts of podcast dialogues
http://www.russianlingq.com/
A list of female Russian names
http://www.masterrussian.com/aa031001a.shtml
a list of male Russian names in English
http://www.foreigndocuments.com/a8_1.html
Sports/Music
http://www.happychild.org.uk/freeway/russian/voca
b/
Days of the Week
English, Russian, meaning
http://www.unilang.org/wiki/index.php/Russian_day
s
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 15

PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• identify selected information from
Russian resources to complete meaningful
tasks
• express acquired information in oral and
visual forms
GRADE 5 • ACQUIRING INFORMATION
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students at this level already use a variety of
strategies for accessing information in their
own languages. By identifying these strategies,
they can use them more effectively in Russian
and become more confident when working with
Russian materials.
• After introducing food vocabulary in
Russian, ask students to look at a simple
Russian menu and draw and label some of
the dishes. Invite students to participate in a
survey to determine which of the dishes most
class members would enjoy. Мэню:Салат,
Сандвич, Хотдог, Гамбургер, Тако,
Сандвич Субмарин, Суп,
• Provide students with a selection of greeting
cards for a chosen celebration (e.g., birthday,
special occasion).
Поздлравляем с Днём Рождения! ...с Днём
Благодатия!...с Рождеством!...с Новым
Годом!...с Днём Святого Валентина! С
Пасхой!... с Днём Дурака!... с Днём
Матери!...С Днём Отца!
• Have students identify common Russian
expressions and use them to create cards for
classmates, perhaps on a card-making web
site.
Желаем счастья, радости и любви.
Желаем крепкого здоровья.
Желаем успехов в школе, в работе.
Целую, Крепко обнимаю, Люблю, _________
• Play a Russian song to the class. Have
students illustrate key words in the song.
Students could then create posters based on
the song.
• Recognize relationships in a family Tree and
use this format to create a version of their
own family.
• Conduct a survey of items, that people have
at home or in class
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 16

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Assessment of the prescribed learning
outcomes for this organizer focuses on
students’ ability to acquire the information
they need to perform the assigned tasks.
Tasks should be designed to allow students
to represent the information they have
acquired without necessarily using spoken
or written language.
• As students work with Russian materials
(e.g., menus) and gather information such
as food preferences, look for evidence that
they are able to:
- recognize key information and
cognates
- understand words and phrases that are
repeated frequently in the same context
- anticipate familiar or repeated patterns
- recognize and make generalizations
about Russian spelling patterns and
word endings
- use pictures to make predictions about
the language
• When students use visual representation to
reflect their comprehension, assess the
extent to which they:
- recognize words or identify key
information
- use strategies for discovering the
meaning of unfamiliar words
- actively listen
• To assess students’ greeting cards,
consider the extent to which they:
- visually convey the message
- use appropriate expressions
- provide complete information
GRADE 5 • ACQUIRING INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are especially
useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
complete annotated list of resources, including
others that might apply to this organizer.
Food
Information and recipies for popular food
http://www.waytorussia.net/WhatIsRussia/Russia
nFood.html
Translation of food from Russian to English
http://www.vocab.co.uk/vocabulary/uk/russian/fo
od.htm
Translation of food from English to Russian
http://russian.speak7.com/russian_vocabulary.ht
m
Vocabulary for food, as well as meal times and
utensils
http://www.languagelearninglibrary.org/russian/n
ouns_food.htm
A podcast about food
http://spoonfedrussian.com/?p=28
A minimal amount of food with associated
pictures
http://www.languageguide.org/im/food/ru/index2
.jsp
Greeting Cards
Examples of some Russian eCards
http://www.care2.com/send/categories/Russia
Some Russian greeting cards that can be ordered
http://www.zazzle.com/russian+cards
Common Russian phrases that go on greeting
cards
http://www.helloasap.com/russia/part-
speaking_russian.php
Songs
List of some Russian songs, categorized
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Russian_so
ngs
Family
Russian to English translation of family words
http://www.russianlessons.net/vocabulary/family.
php
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 17
 GRADE 5 • ACQUIRING INFORMATION

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

Online worksheet about family trees

http://www.auburn.edu/forlang/russian/exercises/
0483.html

Family tree images that can be printed and

students can add their information to them
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navcl
ient&rls=DVXA,DVXA:2004-
44,DVXA:en&q=family+tree+template&um
=1&ie=UTF-
8&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=4
&ct=title&safe=active

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Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 19

 GRADE 5 • EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• respond to creative works from Russian
culture
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
In the first years of language study, students’
exposure to songs, rhymes, and picture
books provides a source of original Russian,
which is simple and repetitive, yet rewarding
and stimulating. Student responses typically
involve very little language—students may
be asked to draw, mime, move to music, or
sing the chorus of songs.
• Students listen to a song or story from the
Russian world. Once students have learned
the meaning of the words, they create
actions to go along with the words. Students
may also use musical instruments to
accompany the rhythm of the song.
• Students work in groups to illustrate a poem,
nursery rhyme, song, or short story the class
has learned. Using large paper, each group
copies and illustrates a line of the work. The
pages can be compiled in a class anthology
and added to the class resource library.
• Show students one or more episodes of a
children’s TV program or video in Russian,
for example: Доктор Айюолит, Mуха-
Цокотуха, Чебурашка, Спящая
Красавица, Остров Сокровищ.
Students can make puppets of their favourite
characters and use them in vignettes.
• Play a recorded song from a Russian region.
Have students identify as much vocabulary
as possible and brainstorm in order to
determine meaning. Once the meaning is
determined, replay the song and have
students learn to sing it. Draw students’
attention to Russian pronunciation and
intonation.
• Present a demonstration or video of typical
dances from Russian culture. Invite students
in small groups to choose a dance and learn
a few basic steps. Groups present their steps
to the rest of the class.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 20
 GRADE 5 • EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS

RECOMMENDED LEARNING
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RESOURCES

Student assessment at this level focuses on The learning resources listed here are
participation and response. As students become especially useful for this organizer. See
familiar with a particular work and with that Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
genre of creative works, they respond with resources, including others that might apply to
increased confidence and pleasure. Response this organizer.
activities at this level involve representations
with minimal linguistic demands. Criteria for Poems
assessment emphasize participation and Short poems in Russian and translated into
engagement with the culture and creative English
processes, as well as risk-taking with the http://www.childrenslibrary.org/icdl/SimpleSe
language. archCategory?ids=&langid=337&pnum=1
&cnum=1&text=&lang=English
• As students learn Russian songs
or stories, or present examples of Russian
dances, look for evidence that
they are:
- taking risks to sing in Russian or dance in
Russian styles
- curious about the meanings of the songs
or dances
- trying to match their interpretations
(gestures and expressions) to the
meanings or moods
- attentive and responsive to other students’
interpretations
- willing to extend or repeat the activity
(e.g., adding props to their performances
and voluntarily using the lyrics or dance
steps in subsequent activities)
• When groups of students illustrate a creative
work, note the extent of their:
- group communication skills
- engagement in the task
- interest in and enthusiasm for the original
work
- interest in their classmates’ illustrations
- ability to capture the meaning of the
original work
• After students have created their puppet
characters, note the extent to which they:
- are able to use the puppets to
communicate effectively
- show respect for the work of their
classmates

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 21

 GRADE 5 • UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES
PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• identify elements of their own and
classmates’ cultural backgrounds
• demonstrate an awareness of Russian
culture in British Columbia
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
It is important to establish an atmosphere of
mutual respect in the classroom to encourage
students to share backgrounds and traditions. The
focus should be on students’ participation
in identifying Russian regions in the world and
their growing awareness of Russian culture in
British Columbia.
• Assist students in developing an understanding of
their cultural backgrounds, including the special
foods they eat, special celebrations, and culturally
significant objects relating to their heritage.
Students might then organize displays to
introduce their classmates to their culture.
Displays could include samples or
demonstrations, personal objects, brief
explanations of special traditions, photos, or
geographic details.
• Provide historical background information about
the Russian presence in British Columbia. Ask
students in small groups to use atlases to find and
record Russian place names in the province. This
information could be used as a starting point for
further research on Russian culture in BC. Using
their newly acquired knowledge, students create a
board game and make up questions and answers
(in English or Russian) to challenge their
classmates’ knowledge.
• After the class has learned about a variety of
Russian holidays, have students choose ways of
demonstrating their knowledge, for example:
- create holiday calendars with each square
showing a custom associated with the holiday
- make greeting cards, design banners, or
create other decorations
- make posters advertising activities associated
with a holiday
- collaborate to make a mural or display
• Have students create collages or murals that
represent what they know and have learned about
Russian culture. Their collages or murals will be
mostly visual but may include appropriate words
from Russian. Students may add to their artwork
over a period of time as they learn more about the
culture.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 22
 GRADE 5 • UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

Assessment at this level focuses on students’ The learning resources listed here are especially
participation in cultural activities and their useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
increasing awareness of Russian culture. complete annotated list of resources, including
Much of their awareness will be others that might apply to this organizer.
demonstrated in graphic and visual
formats, Facts about Russia
with some commentary in English. General facts about Russia (climate, language,
population)
• When students present their displays, note http://www.stranslation.com/Russian_Translatio
the extent to which they: n/general_facts_about_russia.htm
- include key features from their own Information about Russian history, pictures,
backgrounds facts, etc.
- attempt to engage their classmates’ http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/coun
interest tries/country_russia.html
- respond to questions by elaborating or
clarifying information Holidays
- ask questions to extend their Russian holidays
understanding http://www.russianembassy.org/RUSSIA/holid.ht
- listen attentively m
- support and encourage one another Russian holiday information
• After students have researched Russian http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in
place names and Russian culture in BC, ask _Russia
them to respond to prompts such as:
- The most important thing I learned was
_____________ .
- I was surprised that _____________ .
- I would like to learn more about
_____________ .
• To assess creative activities such as posters,
murals, collages, or greeting cards,
consider the extent to which students:
- convey meaning in [Target Language]
by combining pictures, words, and
actions
- present key words in Russian.

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 23


GRADE 6
PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• make and respond to simple
requests
• present information about
themselves and others
• use greetings and expressions of
politeness
• identify formal and informal
forms of address
• express preferences and interests
• participate in known and
predictable classroom situations
GRADE 6 • COMMUNICATING
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
The emphasis at this level is on continuing to help
students develop positive attitudes to learning and using
Russian. Students may feel successful using the Russian
they learned in Grade 5, but need the challenge of new
topics and new situations. Interactions with partners and
small groups are more frequent. Pre-framed models
continue to help students express their ideas.
• Using pre-framed models, have students role-play
using greetings and expressions of politeness. As an
extension, create a written dialogue similar to their
role-play format. Separate the dialogue into individual
sentences (i.e., cut sentences into strips or write on
separate index cards). Have students reconstruct the
dialogue and present it to the class.
• Ask students to complete a questionnaire related to
their preferences and interests. For example:
Что ты предпочитаешь?Ответ:
1. шоколадное или клубничное мороженое
2. купаться или играть в футбол
3. петь или танцевать
4. апельсины или яблока
As a follow-up, ask students to work in small groups
to create surveys or posters representing their
preferences and interests.
• Play Иди Рыбу Ловить! Using index cards or slips of
paper, each student creates ten pairs of illustrated and
labelled vocabulary cards (or the teacher can generate
the cards). With a partner, they combine and shuffle
both decks, drawing five cards each. Students take
turns asking their partner, for example, У тебя есть
велосипед? The partner either hands over the card,
saying Да, у меня есть велосипед, or says, Иди
Рыбу Ловить! and the student who asked draws a card
from the deck. When students get a pair, they lay the
two cards on the table. The game continues until one
player runs out of cards.
• Provide opportunities for students to follow and lead
routine classroom activities (e.g., Календарь, Звезда
Недели, Погода).
• Create a recipe for a specific snack food, i.e. fruit
salad. Students use adjectives as they describe
each ingredient.
• Create a family tree. Students work in pairs to
name the members of the family and their roles.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 24
 GRADE 6 • COMMUNICATING

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING

RESOURCES
Assessment activities at this level should
support students as they develop comfort The learning resources listed here are especially
and confidence in their emerging language useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
skills. Students’ enjoyment of language complete annotated list of resources, including
learning is a continuing priority. Students others that might apply to this organizer.
are expected to take risks and personalize
their experiences, attempting to use Calendar Vocabulary
previously learned structures. Assessment http://learnrussian.elanguageschool.net/mod/reso
focuses on students’ participation in urce/view.php?id=51
speaking, listening, and viewing activities. http://www.internetpolyglot.com/lesson-
Students demonstrate their learning orally 4302101225#
and through visual representations.
Weather Vocabulary
• To assess students’ abilities in a role play, http://www.happychild.org.uk/freeway/russian/v
game, or other oral interaction, note the ocab/weatheroverview.htm
extent to which they are able to: http://www.hello-world.com/resource/free.php
- use structures and vocabulary they
have practised Family Members
- reproduce or approximate http://www.russianlessons.net/vocabulary/family
pronunciation of the more familiar .php
words they use http://www.happychild.org.uk/freeway/russian/v
- use appropriate intonation or emphasis ocab/family00.htm
- smoothly say phrases they have http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-
practised, pausing after phrases or to/video/how-to-say-family-members-in-
groups of words russian-252044/
- recognize the difference between
formal and informal forms of address
• To assess students’ abilities in classroom
oral activities such as surveys or card
games, bring the class together to talk
about how effectively they were able to
use familiar structures and vocabulary in a
new situation:
- Which parts of the activity went well?
- Did they obtain the information they
wanted?
- Which questions were most difficult
to ask? Why?
- How did they help others get the
information they wanted? How did
others help them?
- What did they notice about their use
of Russian?

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PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• extract selected information from
Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• express acquired information in
oral and visual forms
GRADE 6 • ACQUIRING INFORMATION
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
At this level, students’ ability to use Russian is
minimal, but their ability to access information in
their own language and display it visually is already
quite developed. As students apply strategies such as
predicting, connecting, and guessing from clues, they
experience success and develop confidence in
working with Russian materials.
• Have students look at a selection of age-appropriate
Russian resources (e.g., magazine articles, videos,
the Internet). Ask students in groups to select a
topic (e.g., fashion, sports, music) and create and
present a visual display (e.g., chart, collage, poster,
brochure, mobile) based on their research.
• Have a Russian guest (or student) demonstrate
putting together a Russian dish. Provide students
with a task sheet on which the steps are written in
the incorrect order. Students number the steps in the
correct order and match pictures of the ingredients
to their Russian names. Students then make a food
collage with paper ingredients and give a
commentary.
• Have students use verbal and written weather
sources to determine the daily weather. Have them
use a calendar or journal to track seasonal changes
and daily forcasts.
• Have students look at a simple menu with the intent
of recognizing Russian dishes and beverages.
• Working in pairs have students name parts of a
classroom using descriptive vocabulary, with the
intent of having their partner guess which part of the
classroom it may be. Another example may have
one student describing an imaginary classroom that
they have previously sketched out and having the
partner draw the class as described. To assess,
students compare their sketches.
• Have students view several Russian advertisements
or commercials aimed at children (from TV,
Internet, magazine, or video resources). Ask them
to note information about the names of products,
types of product, and if they would purchase these
products or not. For each commercial, ask students
to identify Russian words or expressions they
recognize. Then have students create an ad or
commercial for their favourite product.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 26

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Students at this level may not be able to
provide detailed explanations of the
information they acquire. Assessment focuses
on their ability to discover and use key ideas
and overall impressions, along with selected
details. Assessment tasks should allow students
to represent their understanding in ways that
require minimal use of language.
• As students work with age-appropriate
resources such as magazine articles, videos,
the Internet, or advertisements, note and
encourage their attempts to use cues and
strategies to anticipate and confirm meaning,
such as:
- context (including purpose and form
of the material)
- visual cues and text features
- cognates
- knowledge about familiar words and
patterns to make inferences about new
vocabulary
• To assess students’ understanding of key
information in a cooking demonstration,
look for their:
- recognition of vocabulary related to
ingredients, utensils, and cooking
instructions
- reproduction of some Russian
vocabulary in understandable form
- correct sequencing of steps in the
cooking process
• When students collect information from
Russian materials and commercials and
represent it visually or orally through ads
or collages or by classifying information,
note the extent to which they are able to:
- identify key topics
- recognize familiar vocabulary
- tolerate ambiguity and persevere with
a task even though they do not
understand the entire piece
- recognize the purpose or point of view
- include relevant and accurate details
- participate in the discussion
GRADE 6 • ACQUIRING INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are especially
useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
complete annotated list of resources, including
others that might apply to this organizer.
Fashion & music sites:
http://www.fashionweekinmoscow.com/
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/russ/redcorner/res
earch/susanmusic.shtml
http://goeasteurope.about.com/b/2006/12/12/russia
n-pop-music.htm
http://news.rin.ru/eng/news/7/
http://www.geocities.com/colosseum/track/7635/real.
html
http://russmus.net/
http://www.sras.org/library_russian_music
Food websites
- overview of traditional dishes,
- recipes in English of Russian dishes
http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/russia/a/Russian
food.htm
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-
0,russian_foods,FF.html
http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/7133.asp
http://www.waytorussia.net/WhatIsRussia/Russian
Food.html
http://www.russianfoods.com/recipes/view/default.as
p
http://www.ruscuisine.com/
http://www.russiansabroad.com/Cuisine/
Magazine articles, videos, the Internet, or
advertisements
http://fashiony.ru/
http://www.passion.ru/style.php
http://www.wildberries.ru/
http://www.euro-moda.ru/ (teacher resource)
Cooking
Information on Russian Cuisine
http://www.russia-ic.com/culture_art/traditions/339/
Russian Cuisine & other topics & in English
http://www.russiansabroad.com/Cuisine/
Kitchen items
http://www.happychild.org.uk/freeway/russian/vocab/
kitchenitems00.htm
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 27

PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• respond to creative works from Russian
culture
GRADE 6 • EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
By providing students with opportunities to
experience creative works, teachers can
encourage them to enjoy the language in all its
forms. Creative works at this level might include
a catchy song, a rhyming poem, or a big-book
story. Students’ comprehension of the work and
their responses to it will rely heavily on visual
and contextual support.
• Show students an animated video or a simple
picture book and have them respond by
recreating a favourite scene through role play
or a mime for other students to guess. Students
could create publicity posters or use art media
to reproduce or expand scenes.
• Over a period of time, have students view
Russian visual works such as paintings (Ilya
Repin), photos, carvings, and sculpture
(originals, in a book, from slides, or on the
Internet). For each piece of work, students
record the artist and title of the work and
provide a personal comment in their journal or
Learning Log.
• After students hear or view a simple story, have
them select an event, image, or character to
represent visually (e.g., in a drawing, collage,
or computer graphic). Students present their
illustration, make three comments about it, and
respond to questions from their classmates.
• While students listen to a contemporary song,
have them find cognates and familiar words to
predict the possible content or theme of the
song. Point out key words to assist
understanding of general meaning. Student
groups could choreograph a dance to
accompany the song, mime the meaning as the
song plays, or lip-sync with it.
• Over the course of the year, introduce students
to a variety of simple poems, nonsense rhymes,
or tongue twisters in Russian. As students
become familiar with these works, they can use
them as prompts for various activities or simply
to explore the language.
• Introduce students to some of the simpler
Russian fables and have them recognize the
animal characters and the human traits they
represent.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 28
 GRADE 6 • EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Students demonstrate their interest and
engagement in creative works through their
participation, enthusiasm, and attentiveness.
As they explore an increasing variety of
genres, they begin to make generalizations
about what they see and hear, and connect
their experiences of Russian creative works to
those of other countries or regions.
• In role-play activities, look for evidence that
students:
- participate willingly
- convey meaning
- use familiar and appropriate vocabulary
and phrases
- interpret the scenes correctly
• After students view visual works, consider
the extent to which they:
- recognize key themes
- offer personal responses
- correctly identify artists and titles
• When students present their illustrations and
respond to questions, look for:
- interest and engagement in the task
- personal connection to the image
selected
- attempts to engage others in the selected
scene, character, or idea
• When students perform their interpretation
of a song, look for evidence that they:
- participate willingly
- understand the content
- try to interpret the mood of the song
• To assess students’ comprehension as they
are retelling a story, look for evidence that
they:
- understand the story
- recognize cognates
- use visual aids to derive meaning
- are willing to offer personal responses
- are beginning to make generalizations
RECOMMENDED LEARNING
RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are
especially useful for this organizer. See
Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
resources, including others that might apply to
this organizer.
Videos to Preview - Animated Features
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOgKm-
iyT7A&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teaXMaj_O
Co&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl-
HccrTybM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlbAbcSb2
4U&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykOx0-
9ZkX4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INkVa8WI
mjY&feature=related
Other videos are available on YouTube -
Teacher must preview
Catalog of Russian art & Artists
http://www.auburn.edu/forlang/russian/art/inde
x.php
Site about Both Art & Architecture
http://www.geographia.com/russia/rusart01.ht
m
Fairytales
http://www.unr.edu/geography/GAIN/materials
/fairytales.html
Contemporary Russian music
http://www.bucknell.edu/x17608.xml
http://www.sras.org/library_russian_music
http://russmus.net/
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 29
 GRADE 6 • UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• identify selected characteristics of Russian
culture
• identify elements of Russian culture(s)
that are similar to or different from their
own
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Because students at this grade level will be asked
to share aspects of their cultural backgrounds, it
is important to establish an atmosphere of trust
in the classroom. When discussing similarities
and differences, avoid stereotyping. Instead,
emphasize the ways in which diversity enriches
the classroom experience and brings life to the
study of Russian.
• Ask students to brainstorm a list of special
events celebrated by their families. Have each
student choose an important family celebration
and create a poster representing it. Students
then present their celebrations to the class,
using their posters as prompts, and the class
completes a Celebrations of Our Class chart.
Headings might include: Праздник, Особый
День, Число, and Что интересное.
Students could discuss similarities between the
celebrations presented and those of the Russian
world.
• Provide students with, or have them find,
recipes of Russian dishes written in both
English and Russian. Students form groups of
three or four and try out their favourite Russian
recipe at school or home, using the English
version as a reference when necessary. Students
could compare the traditional Russian format of
the dish with its modified local (i.e.
Doukhobour ) version.
• Have an ongoing letter or e-mail exchange with
a Russian class. Students ask the corresponding
class throughout the year to respond to group
surveys to determine preferences in sports,
music, food, pastimes, and other interests.
Collect or read letters before they are sent.
• Discuss a cause or occasion that is important in
the local Russian community. Invite students to
hold a flea market or garage sale to raise funds
for the cause. Students could make posters
advertising the sale and describing why they
are fundraising. Have students collect objects to
sell, write descriptions of them, and price them.
If appropriate, change prices to Russian
currency and set up an exchange booth.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 30
 GRADE 6 • UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING

RESOURCES
As students talk and write about their own
cultural experiences and engage in classroom The learning resources listed here are
cultural activities, they reveal the extent of their especially useful for this organizer. See
openness and interest through their participation Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
and the questions they ask. Students’ attitudes
resources, including others that might apply to
play a key role in their development of cultural
understanding.
this organizer.
• As students present their special events or
celebrations, note the extent to which they:
- include all required information Russian Holidays and Celebrations
- show interest in the celebrations of http://www.rusconshouston.org/eng_rusholiday
various cultures s.htm
- have researched the topic http://www.russia-
- use visual prompts ic.com/culture_art/traditions/338/
• As students look for recipes and then create http://carolynandtristan.blogspot.com/2008/03/
a Russian dish, note the extent to which upcoming-russian-holidays.html
they: http://www.russia-
- attempt to use the Russian version of the ic.com/culture_art/traditions/698/
recipe unless they cannot proceed
- recognize specific Russian ingredients
- are willing to try new dishes and Russian Cuisine
experiment with food http://www.russia-
• As students discuss cultural events and ic.com/culture_art/traditions/339/
customs, observe and note evidence of their http://www.russiansabroad.com/Cuisine/
interest and understanding. For example, to http://www.happychild.org.uk/freeway/russian/
what extent do students: vocab/kitchenitems00.htm
- ask questions of each other
- volunteer information about their own
families and communities
- speculate about reasons for particular
customs or behaviours
- offer to find out the answers to questions
- volunteer information they have
discovered about other cultures
• As students exchange letters, note the extent
to which they:
- identify preferences that are similar to
and different from their own
- provide requested information
- complete the task
• As students take part in the fundraising
activity, look for evidence of:
- active participation
- understanding of why the cause is
important in the Russian community
- ability to express costs in Russian
money
- cooperation with others

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 31


GRADE 7
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• ask for and give simple information
• exchange information about themselves
• recognize and use formal and informal
forms of address
• share information about activities and
interests
• participate in classroom activities
• begin to derive meaning in new language
situations
GRADE 7 • COMMUNICATING
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
At this level, students are working with some
memorized language and can begin to connect
ideas to form complete messages or short
interactions. They use writing for reference
purposes and to develop their language skills,
although accuracy of written expression is not
evaluated in Grade 7.
• Pin a card with the picture or name of a
famous person, cartoon figure, or other
character on the back of each student. Students
must ask each other questions in order to
determine the name of the person on their
card. For example: Я мужчина или женщина?
Я старый или молодой?
• Ask students in pairs to role-play making
arrangements for meetings with friends. Have
partners ask each other questions to elicit
information regarding times, places, and dates.
Когда _____________ ?
В котором часу_______ ?
Где _____________ ?
As an extension, students can work in pairs to
create invitations to a Russian celebration or
other special event, incorporating the
information they practised in the role-play.
Ask students to use the appropriate form of
address depending on who the invitation is for.
• Encourage students to keep an ongoing record
of useful phrases and survival expressions
such as:
- Можно мне взять карандаш?
- Я не понимаю.
- Пожалуйста повторите.
Students could record everyday phrases on cue
cards and attach them with a clip ring. They
can easily add cue cards throughout the year
as they acquire more vocabulary and
expressions.
• Invite students to compile a few phrases about
oneself: family, pets, foods, music:
Всё обо мне:
Моя семья...
Мои животные...
Что я кушаю…
Моя любимая музыка...
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 32

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
At this level, students begin to engage in more
complex interactions that build on the
frequently used expressions and language they
have acquired. When assessing student
development, consider both the extent of their
participation and their level of comprehension
and understanding.
• As students try to determine the names on the
cards, note the extent to which they:
- participate in the activity
- formulate questions
- respond to questions
- take risks to speak Russian
- experiment with new vocabulary and
structures
- approximate Russian pronunciation
- support and encourage each other to
complete messages
• Observe role-playing activities for evidence
that students are increasingly able to:
- make themselves understood in Russian
- use learned patterns and vocabulary
- take risks to add details or use unfamiliar
language
- use strategies such as non-verbal
communication and visual props to
support their messages
- recognize and respond to familiar words
and patterns
• At the end of each class, have students use
checklists to rate their performance on aspects
of their daily oral communication. Items might
include:
- I volunteered questions and information.
- I practised new vocabulary and patterns.
- I talked only in Russian.
- I tried to correct my own mistakes.
- I supported and encouraged others.
• When students keep a record of useful phrases
and survival expressions, review the list for
evidence that they:
- add to the list
- refer to the list when required
GRADE 7 • COMMUNICATING
RECOMMENDED LEARNING
RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are
especially useful for this organizer. See
Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
resources, including others that might apply to
this organizer.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Famous Russians
http://www.parallelsixty.com/famous-
russians.shtml
Famous Canadians
http://www.canadians.ca
Cartoon Figures - North America
http://animatedtv.about.com/library/extra/blto
p50.htm
Describing a Person
http://www.talkeasy.co.uk/link/materials/esl11
.html
http://www.talkeasy.co.uk/link/materials/esl11
.html
http://www.eslflow.com/describingpeopleless
onplans.html
Things to do/Places to go
http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-bestdates.htm
Celebrations and events lists
http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-events.htm
Useful Classroom Phrases
http://www.nsknet.or.jp/~peterr-
s/kaiwa/Useful_Language.html
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 33

PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• extract and retrieve selected
information from Russian resources to
complete meaningful tasks
• express acquired information in oral,
visual, and simple written forms
GRADE 7 • ACQUIRING INFORMATION
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
By now, many students are ready to use age-
appropriate material to acquire more detailed
and specific information. Their growing
communicative skills permit them to begin to
transfer and substitute language in the resources
to suit their own purposes. Their growing
Russian listening skills permit them to recognize
known vocabulary in its written form and
attempt to pronounce unfamiliar words that
follow regular spelling patterns. The use of a
Russian-English dictionary or a glossary helps
students explore written material more
independently and in greater depth.
• Invite a guest who is fluent in Russian to give
the class a short presentation. For example, a
firefighter might discuss fire safety. Have
students then prepare a poster campaign for the
school based on the presentation (e.g., to raise
fire-safety awareness). Posters could display
three important rules learned from the
presentation.
• Have students select an article from a Russian
magazine or newspaper and identify at least five
facts. Using the information they have retrieved
from the article, students prepare and present a
newscast to the class. Students may use props
(microphone, picture from magazine, blazer) to
make their presentation more realistic and fun.
• Work together with the class to select a theme or
topic to research. Collaboratively create a list of
questions that individual students will find
answers to. Students should use a variety of
Russian resources, including print material, the
Internet, and community resource people for
their research. Students then present their
findings orally, supported by visuals.
• Invite a high school Russian student to class to
give a short presentation about high school life.
Students are to ask questions in Russian.
Students then prepare a list of three things they
most look forward to about going to high school.
• Invite the class to survey their peers regarding
their likes and dislikes. They are encouraged to
graph the presentation of their results.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 34
 GRADE 7 • ACQUIRING INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED LEARNING
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
RESOURCES

While many of the information tasks at this The learning resources listed here are
level continue to rely on visual representations, especially useful for this organizer. See
students should also be expected to use some basic, Appendix B for a complete annotated list
well-practiced Russian vocabulary and language of resources, including others that might
structures. Linguistic requirements should be simple apply to this organizer.
and require only a minimum of transfer or
adaptation of patterns. Assessment for this organizer Russian Newspapers Available Online
continues to emphasize the extent to which students http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/russia.h
successfully find and use the information required to tm
complete specific tasks.
School Life
• When students represent or report on information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_
they have acquired, note the extent to which they
Russia
are able to:
http://www.kidsculturecenter.com/russia/ru
- identify and recount the key ideas or
ss_edu.htm
impressions
- include relevant and accurate detail
- reproduce some of the Russian words and
patterns in an understandable form
- organize and sequence their information
appropriately (e.g., when giving
instructions)
• When students are working on assigned tasks,
use a class list to note observations about the
extent to which they:
- approach tasks with confidence
- persevere—try different approaches or
strategies when having difficulty
- tolerate ambiguity—use the information they
understand without being frustrated by gaps
in their knowledge
• Provide or develop with students a list of criteria
to be used for self- and teacher assessment when
students are working with Russian resources.
For example:
- recognizes familiar words in new contexts
- uses cognates when appropriate to help
acquire meaning
- uses a thematic or bilingual dictionary
appropriately (e.g., to confirm and locate the
meanings of selected key words)
- uses non-verbal clues (e.g., context, gesture,
intonation, graphics, pictures) to support
meaning
- uses knowledge of common patterns to make
predictions and inferences

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 35

 GRADE 7 • EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• respond to creative works from Russian
culture
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students at this level can recognize familiar
language in creative works and can
sometimes use their growing range of
strategies to make educated guesses at the
meaning of new expressions. Students will
benefit by being given the opportunity to
choose the way they respond to creative
works, for example, painting, video, song, or
dance.
• Present students with examples of crafts
from various Russian regions or countries.
Students choose one craft to make and
present in a class art show, giving
background information and explaining
how the object relates to the culture.
• Have students view a Grade 7-level
Russian video. After the video, students
work in groups to create posters depicting
the content. Posters can be displayed
around the room.
• Have students listen to songs in Russian.
As they listen and follow lyric sheets, they
note repeated phrases, words, or rhythms.
Groups then sing or practise lip-sync
routines which they present to the class.
Invite students to listen to Russian songs
from the local Russian speaking
Doukhobor culture: Ron Kalmakov’s
Toil and Peaceful Life, or Spirit
Wrestlers…
Have students respond to the message in
the song and compare it to what they
know about the local Russian culture.
• Invite students to view examples of
sculpture or carving commemorating
important people and events in Russian.
Then have them create their own sculpture
or carving using appropriate Russian
symbols and images. Have students share
their work first with a partner and then
with the class, explaining what it
represents or symbolizes.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 36

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT
STRATEGIES
As students develop their knowledge of
and facility with Russian they are able
to experience and respond to an
increasing range of creative works,
including those they seek out
themselves. Assessment information
most often comes from observing
students’ participation and engagement,
and reviewing their responses and
reflections.
• When evaluating students’ craft
presentations, look for evidence of their:
- inclusion of relevant and creative
detail
- willingness to engage in the task
- willingness to take risks in
presenting to the class
- ability to give background
information
- cultural understanding
• As students work in groups to create
posters depicting the content of the
video, note the extent to which they:
- are willing to engage in the task
- convey the theme or plot of the
video
- demonstrate effort
• As students listen to and sing or lip-
sync songs, note the extent to which
they:
- respond to the meaning as well as
the sounds and rhythms
- make connections with other
music they have heard
- are open and willing to engage in
new experiences
• Before students make their own
carving or sculpture, work with them
to develop criteria such as:
- shows attention to detail of the
sample carvings or sculptures
- uses appropriate Russian symbols
and images in their work
GRADE 7 • EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are especially
useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
complete annotated list of resources, including others
that might apply to this organizer.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Overview of Russian Crafts
Enamel work
http://russian-crafts.com/enamel-jewelry.html
http://russia-
travel.suite101.com/article.cfm/russian_crafts_an
d_souvenirs
Khokhloma
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khokhloma
http://www.artrusse.ca/khokhloma_en.htm
Gzhel
http://www.artrusse.ca/gzhel.htm
http://www.hudson-neva.com/gzhel.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gzhel
Samovars
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samovar
http://www.russianlegacy.com/russian_culture/article
s/article_21.htm
http://www.russianuniverse.com/History/RussianSam
ovar.htm
Lacquer Boxes
http://www.tradestonegallery.com/index.php?content
=boxguide
Matryoshka
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matryoshka_doll
http://russian-crafts.com/nesting-dolls/history.html
http://www.angelfire.com/art2/petrikovka/matryoshk
ahistory.html
Songs by Local Russian Artists
Free streaming MP3’s
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=use
r.viewProfile&friendID=171165108
http://doukhobor-museum.org/html/gallery.htm
Library of recorded material by Doukhobor artists
http://www.doukhobor-
museum.org/music/other/MASTER%20DVM%2
0Cassette%20Catalogue.pdf
Ron Kalmakoff
http://www.howesounds.com/Recording.html
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 37
 GRADE 7 • UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• identify and share family customs and
routines
• identify elements of Russian culture
present in British Columbia and Canada
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students should have opportunities in class to
explore aspects of their family and community
traditions in order to see the similarities that
exist beneath surface differences. Students will
also continue to explore and experience, where
possible, aspects of the Russian world.
• On a monthly basis, assign students in groups
to take turns maintaining a classroom bulletin
board that focuses on the Russian world,
including British Columbia and Canada.
Suggest that groups display newspaper and
magazine articles they collect from home, the
Internet, or other sources. At the end of each
month, have the assigned group present a
synopsis of the posted items.
• Have students exchange e-mail or letters with
elementary students in a Russian speaking
region. Students can write in English and/or
Russian. Encourage students to ask about
topics such as food, clothing, pastimes,
traditions, and school schedules. After
exchanging letters, students prepare a short
presentation to the class comparing the life of
their new friend with their own.
• Have students find out about the cuisine in a
Russian speaking region. Students then
choose a restaurant name and create a menu
including the specialties of that region.
Students could also prepare a shopping list of
the specific Russian ingredients that would be
necessary to create each dish. As an
extension, have students role-play a scene at
a Russian restaurant and order from the
menus they have created.
• Invite the class or school to organize a
simulation of a major celebration common in
Russian culture (e.g., Новый Год,
Mасденица, Пасха, в поход).
• Over time, have students create a classroom
chart with examples of Russian cultural
influences in British Columbia and Canada.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 38
 GRADE 7 • UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES

RECOMMENDED LEARNING
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
RESOURCES
Students demonstrate their understanding of
cultural context through their participation in The learning resources listed here are
and response to a variety of activities. At this especially useful for this organizer. See
level, students should demonstrate a growing Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
awareness of Russian culture. resources, including others that might apply
to this organizer.
• Establish expectations and criteria for
bulletin-board displays and synopses Current Events
through discussion with students. Criteria http://news.yahoo.com/topics/russia
might include: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Canad
- information comes from a variety of ian
resources, including the Internet http://www.usccdoukhobors.org/
- display is logically organized
- a variety of topics about Russian culture Pen Pals
are included http://masterrussian.com/blpenpal.php
- synopses are accurate, focus on key
events, and include interesting details to Cuisine
engage students’ interest http://www.ruscuisine.com/
• As students reflect and report on their http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_cuisin
key/penpal presentations, note the extent to e
which they:
- identify daily activities or routines Russian Celebrations
- include relevant details about what they http://www.russian-language-for-
discover lovers.com/russian-holidays.html
- notice key similarities and differences http://www.schools.ash.org.au/thscompst/R
about the two cultures ussia/Festivities.html
- represent information in a clear and
organized fashion Russian Influence
• When students prepare a menu and grocery http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?eve
list, look for evidence that they include: nt_id=13642&fuseaction=events.event_
- a variety of dishes summary
- the name of each dish or ingredient
- the appropriate heading in the menu
(e.g., закуска, второе, сладкое)
• When students make comparisons between
their own culture and Russian culture, note
the extent to which they:
- demonstrate sensitivity to and respect
for cultural differences
- recognize patterns and attempt
explanations, but avoid stereotyping and
overgeneralizing
- distinguish between contemporary and
traditional characteristics
- notice similarities to and differences
from other cultures

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 39


GRADE 8
PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• ask for and give information,
permission, and clarification
• seek information about activities
and interests
• participate in familiar activities
(real or simulated)
• recognize events as past, present,
or future
• derive meaning in new language
situations
GRADE 8• COMMUNICATING
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Grade 8 students use Russian as a tool for
communicating about everyday topics they enjoy
talking about, such as themselves, their friends, and
favourite activities. In order for students to experience
success, they must be provided with a safe environment
for language risk-taking and multiple opportunities to
practise and develop the language in new and
interesting contexts and in different groupings—pairs,
small and large groups, and individually.
• Have students bring objects to class that are
representative of their interests and hobbies. In small
groups, they explain why the objects are important.
After students have finished, ask the class to remember
who brought each object.
• In groups (or as a class), have students create a game
show with real or imaginary contestants. This show
should use simple questions and answers. For example,
students could bring objects from home or cut out
pictures of objects from magazines. Contestants would
ask the game host information about these objects
before they guess the price. Imaginary prizes and theme
music could add to the atmosphere.
• Have students bring the food elements required to
create their own snack food. Each student verbally
explains the sequence of ingredients as he/she
demonstrates the process for creating a favorite snack.
• Have students create a scale drawing/model of an
imaginary home. Each student labels the special
characteristics of his/her home. In pairs students act as
a real estate agent to walk the customer through the
home, while referring to the special features.
• Provide students with a frame for a personal letter they
can adapt by adding their own information. Suggest
that in their letter they use questions they have
practised to ask respondents for similar information.
Have students carefully check their written work and
consult with partners and the teacher before sending
their letters to an exchange class.
• Suggest that students work in pairs to role-play
telephone conversations in which they plan weekend
activities. Partners should find activities both students
would enjoy. Plans could include where they will go,
who will go with them, when they will leave, and what
they will take along.
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 GRADE 8• COMMUNICATING

RECOMMENDED LEARNING
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
RESOURCES
In Grade 8, writing is added to the group of
skills assessed. Writing is the easiest form of The learning resources listed here are especially
communication to assess because it can be useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
collected and analyzed; however, it should not complete annotated list of resources, including
be overemphasized at the expense of oral skills. others that might apply to this organizer.
As students develop oral and written skills,
errors are a natural and predictable part of Russian Pen-Pals
language development, and provide valuable http://masterrussian.com/blpenpal.php
information to both learner and teacher. When
students understand the role of errors, they are Russian Architecture
able to make confident decisions about when to http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/empire/architecture.
take risks, and when to edit carefully for html
accuracy.
• Assess students’ pen pal letters before they are Home Rentals, Leases and Sales
http://www.cityrealtyrussia.com/
mailed, recording observations on removable
notes or separate sheets. Criteria might Russian Cuisine
include: http://www.russianfoods.com/
- contains complete sentences that convey
personal information
- uses questions practised in class
- shows evidence of self-correction
- errors do not interfere seriously with the
message
• Use a class list to record observations of
students’ oral interactions as they engage in
class and small-group tasks. Observing three
to four students per period during oral
activities will provide useful information for
ongoing oral assessment. Alert students to the
specific criteria or features that will be
recorded. Possible criteria include noting the
extent to which students:
- volunteer useful questions and
information
- use and practise recently acquired
vocabulary or structures
- make their messages understandable and
appropriate
- support meaning with gestures, intonation,
and body language
- persevere in Russian when they cannot
understand or be understood at first (e.g.,
repeating, rephrasing, attempting to self-
correct, using gestures)
- take risks to include interesting
information or language
- support and encourage other students
when they speak in and listen to Russian

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PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• extract, retrieve, and process selected
information from Russian resources to
complete meaningful tasks
• express acquired information in oral,
visual, and written forms
Have students listen to or view sports
highlights (TV/radio) in Russian and identify
key information, creating illustrations of the
key players, the score, and expressions used
by players, fans, and commentators.
GRADE 8• ACQUIRING INFORMATION
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students at this level are generally interested in
acquiring information about things when there is a
meaningful reason for doing so. It is important to
select interesting, age-appropriate Russian materials
and keep the tasks fairly simple. Students need
acquire only the information required to complete
the task successfully. The format and context of the
information should be familiar to them (e.g., teen
magazine survey, newspaper or television ad, penpal
letter, e-mail, web site).
• Have students design their own city and create
an illustrated map featuring elements of the
city. Have them work in partners to roleplay
asking for directions about getting to a specific
location.
• Invite students to research a Russian pop
singer of their choice. Students note the
singer’s name, birthday, nationality, song
titles, and other interesting information.
Students pretend to be hosts at a music award
show and present their artists and a music clip,
to the class.
• Have students research the value of a selected
snack or favorite dish in a Russian copy of
Canada’s Food Guide. Students take their
personal measurements and use the guide to
determine their body mass index (BMI) They
report the nutritive status of their snack to the
class, then the class compiles a list of foods
that could improve the BMI and those that
should be eaten once a week or less.
• Show students a video of a movie or play in
Russian. Have them note key information
about characters, plot, and setting. Using this
information, students work in partners to
roleplay being movie critics, describing the
movie and offering their critique of it.
Students could also prepare posters as
backdrops for their “show.”
• Have students research plant/seed catalogues
in Russian to determine the particular needs of
their chosen seed. Have students order and
then plant the selected seed. Students monitor
progress and changes of their plant(s) on a
weekly basis. Students log this progress on
charts and compare this progress to expected
plant growth from the catalogue.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 42
 GRADE 8• ACQUIRING INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED LEARNING
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RESOURCES

In a communicative-experiential approach to language The learning resources listed here are

learning, students acquire and use information to especially useful for this organizer. See
complete realistic tasks. The purpose or task dictates Appendix B for a complete annotated
what information is needed; students demonstrate list of resources, including others that
their skills and strategies by how they use and present might apply to this organizer.
the information to complete the task. Assessment of
these skills usually occurs in the context of an Russian Music
integrated communication task where teachers assess http://www.russmus.net/
several curriculum organizers at the http://www.mtv.ru/main.wbp
same time. http://www.tophitru.com /
• To assess students’ comprehension of directions, note http://www.tophitru.ru
the extent to which they:
Canada Food Guide in Russian
- offer complete, detailed information
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-
- use information that is accurate and appropriate
guide-aliment/index-eng.php
- incorporate useful vocabulary, expressions, and
language structures
Traditional Russian Food
- are able to follow the directions presented in the
http://www.traditional-russian-
note
food.com/
• When students are engaged in role-plays, note the
extent to which they:
- remain actively engaged in the interaction
- use appropriate vocabulary related to the theme
- communicate in complete sentences
- attempt to use approximate pronunciation and
intonation
- attempt to support each other
• Work with students to develop criteria for assessing
their work with audio or video resources. For
example, they might be expected to recognize and
convey:
- topics or purposes
- overall moods or feelings of actors or
commentators (e.g., neutral, disappointed,
excited)
- names of some of the people involved
- locations
- key events or information
- outcomes or conclusions
- some new vocabulary they want to learn
• As students present their music artist, look for
evidence that they:
- use a variety of research sources
- note appropriate biographical information
- present information in understandable Russian
- take risks with language use

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PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• respond to authentic creative works from
Russian culture
GRADE 8• EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
At this age, students develop a strong interest
in popular culture in the form of music
videos, popular music, and films. They
benefit from opportunities to experience
works by Russian artists and actors (perhaps
in video clips or on web sites). They enjoy
using their growing language skills in
activities that involve personal choice, such as
selecting and discussing their favourites with
classmates.
• After hearing a Russian song or viewing a
video, have students create CD covers or
video cases to promote it.
• Have students listen to a song, following the
lyrics and noting cognates and familiar
words. Together they try to determine the
meaning and respond to the song by writing
and illustrating their favourite lines or
verses.
• Invite students to examine magazine fashion
displays and create collages with captions to
depict ways that people in Russian-speaking
areas dress for various kinds of activities.
They could also present a show of clothing
for various events and occasions and include
a simple commentary.
• Present a short Russian story. Students in
groups listen for words they recognize, for
characters presented, and for action that may
be occurring. After groups pool their
findings, retell the story to confirm
predictions and clarify meaning.
• Have students keep a section of their
notebooks or journals for responding to
creative works. They might keep logs where
they record and comment on experiences
with Russian creative works. Alternatively,
they might write summary reviews or
reflections looking back over the creative
works they have encountered during a term
or semester, identifying those that have had
the greatest impact or most closely reflect
experiences they have had in English or
other languages. They may also want to
describe the ways in which their responses
or ideas have changed over time.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 44
 GRADE 8• EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

Assessment at this level should reflect The learning resources listed here are especially
students’ emerging ability to use Russian useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
to express their thoughts, feelings, and complete annotated list of resources, including
reactions to creative works. others that might apply to this organizer.

• As students create CD covers or video

cases, note the extent to which they: Current Trends in Russian Music
- reflect their personal response http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/
- convey the visual image clearly slavic/faculty/macfadyen_d/podcasts.html
- attempt to appeal to an audience Music and instruments
- offer complete, detailed information http://www.russia-
- incorporate familiar and practised ic.com/culture_art/music/description/
expressions, language structures, and
vocabulary Russian Folktales in Translation
- model aspects of Russian from CDs http://russian-crafts.com/tales.html
or videos
• When students view videos, listen to
music or stories, and read magazines,
assess their personal response by looking
for evidence that they are:
- open and willing to engage in the
task
- committed to their work
- able to formulate personal responses
in Russian
- willing to take risks in their
responses and predictions
Each task will also have its own
specific criteria.
• When checking students’ logs or
portfolios, look for evidence that they:
- offer a personal response to creative
works
- reflect on ways their ideas may have
changed over time

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 45

 GRADE 8• UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• identify and share school and community
traditions
• discuss the activities and interests of young
people in Russian culture
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
By exploring the similarities and differences
in activities and interests that exist in
Russian culture, students increase their
understanding of their own culture.
• Have students find examples of pastimes of
Russian youth and compare these activities
with pastimes of youth in the school or
community. Students could present skits or
play charades showing the activities of
Russian youth.
• Have students in small groups research food
specialties of Russian regions. Students
prepare one-page reports about the food they
researched, including country or region of
origin, climate, ingredients, procedure, and
occasion or time of day food is eaten. They
present their reports to the class. As an
extension, students could choose several
recipes to prepare and sample. Or students
could prepare a traditional dish, served for
the festival celebrating the end of winter,
such as blini. Afterwards, students could
compare the Russian dishes to food they eat
at home.
• Divide the class into group A and group B.
Have each group learn a game played in the
Russian world. Then form smaller groups
with two people from group A and two from
group B. Students in smaller groups teach
one another the games they have learned,
using as many Russian expressions as
possible. Have students compare and
contrast the Russian games to games they
have played at school or at home.
• Show students a video of a movie or play in
Russian. Have them note key information
about characters, plot, and setting. Using
this information, partners role-play being
movie critics, describing the movie and
offering their critique of it. Students could
also prepare posters as backdrops for their
“show.”
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 46
 GRADE 8• UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

At this level, students are encouraged to use
Russian in cultural activities; however,
assessment of this organizer focuses on
cultural outcomes and not on students’
facility with oral or written language.
The learning resources listed here are especially
useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
complete annotated list of resources, including
others that might apply to this organizer.

• As students present information about Russian Youth Activities

pastimes of Russian youth, look for http://www.youthrussia.ru/index.php?menuoptio
evidence that they: n=eng
- present accurate and detailed http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BUE/is_3
information _136/ai_n18616439
- include interesting details
- are developing increased Russian holidays
understanding of and insight into the http://www.russia-
lives of Russian youth ic.com/culture_art/traditions/338/
- compare aspects of their own Maslenitsa
communities and cultures http://www.maslenitsa.com/english/
• When students take part in situations such
as skits, note whether they: Russian life
- understand cultural elements http://www.sras.org/
- are interested in and curious about
Children’s games
cultural differences
http://www.estcomp.ro/~cfg/russianhome.ht
- are open and willing to engage in the
task ml
• To assess students’ oral and written reports http://www.geocities.com/childrenfolklore/x
on Russian cuisine, look for evidence that
games.html
they:
- use accurate, appropriate, and http://www.pagat.com/national/russia.html
complete information http://kids.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Games_Chi
- show an interest in similarities and ldren_Play_in_Russia
differences of Russian cuisine and
their own
- attempt to appeal to an audience
- incorporate necessary vocabulary and
expressions
• When students teach each other games
they have learned, encourage them to use
Russian as much as possible. Establish
criteria for group feedback such as:
- demonstration is clear and easy to
follow
- language associated with the activity is
used accurately
- comparisons to familiar games or
activities help to develop
understanding
- demonstration was successful; the other
students learned the game

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 47


GRADE 9
PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• ask for and give assistance and
detailed information
• share opinions and preferences,
giving reasons
• describe and exchange
information about activities,
people, places, and things
• communicate in present and
future
• participate in selected,
meaningful, real-life situations
GRADE 9• COMMUNICATING
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students at this level need continued support to develop
the range of language necessary to communicate with
each other. The focus of learning is to convey and
understand meaning for practical purposes in situations
that are relevant to Grade 9 students, such as ordering a
meal or buying a gift.
• In groups have students plan a fashion line that includes
3-4 outfits apiece. Have the students write a description
of their designs, then use these outfits to create a
fashion sales catalogue and/or fashion show
• Working in groups of four, students create a photo
album about the life of a fictitious person or someone
they know. Students find photographs or draw
illustrations, then make captions for each event,
including a brief description of the event, date of the
event, and age of the person at that time. The photo
album should cover a 10-year span with at least 20
events.
• Have students create a comic strip that depicts where a
character is going (e.g., auditorium, library, park, mall).
Students say what happens to the character during the
adventure and describe how the character feels.
Encourage students to write a funny or surprising
ending to their story and use at least five frames.
• In groups of three, have students plan the next Summer
(or Winter) Games. Students schedule different sports
throughout each day, naming the countries or regions
that are participating in each event. Groups present one
day of events to the class. Students can say which
country or region they believe will win each event.
• Have students create a conversation in which they plan
to meet somewhere. Students must decide what time to
meet and what they plan to do while they are there. Ask
students to sequence the events using сначала, потом,
и наконец.
• In small groups, ask students to share information
related to a memorable event or experience (e.g.,
vacation, special celebration, weekend activity).
Students should include information about where and
when the event took place and why it was memorable.
Other students then ask questions about the event or the
experience.
• Have students listen to or view sports highlights
(TV/radio) in Russian and identify key information,
creating illustrations of the key players, the score, and
expressions used by players, fans, and commentators.
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 48

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
In Grade 9, assessment continues to focus
on communication of meaning, with an
increasing focus on student interaction.
Some of the activities assessed involve
spontaneous communication, where the
focus is on students’ strategies for
expressing and understanding meaning.
When students have had opportunities to
practise and receive feedback before
making presentations, more attention can
be paid to accuracy than in their
spontaneous interactions.
• When students are engaged in role-plays,
note the extent to which they:
- remain actively engaged in the
interaction
- use appropriate vocabulary related to
the theme
- communicate in complete sentences
- attempt to use approximate
pronunciation and intonation
- attempt to support each other
• When students present a dialogue or
conversation they have practised, look for
evidence that they:
- are easily understood by their peers
- comprehend what is being said
- use correct language and structure
- use a variety of vocabulary and
expressions
- attempt to pronounce words accurately
- sustain interaction with little or no
hesitation
- are able to ask for help in Russian
• When evaluating photo albums or comic
strips, look for evidence that students:
- are willing to explore meaning
- use appropriate vocabulary
- include a variety of images that are
visually engaging
• When evaluating a group project or
presentation, look for evidence that
students:
- focus their attention on the task
- are willing to share their ideas and
support the ideas of others
GRADE 9• COMMUNICATING
RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are especially
useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
complete annotated list of resources, including
others that might apply to this organizer.
Fashion
Worksheet for Russ-Eng clothing vocabulary
http://www.happychild.org.uk/freeway/russian/vo
cab/clothing09.htm
http://www.happychild.org.uk/freeway/russian/vo
cab/clothingoverview.htm
Large list of Russian clothing vocabulary
http://www.vocab.co.uk/vocabulary/uk/russian/un
stressed/clothing.htm
Russian fashion designer, Masha Sharoyeva
http://mashasharoeva.ru/Collection/
Sample online fashion catalogues
http://www.llbean.com/
http://www.landsend.com/cd/frontdoor/
http://www1.talbots.com/talbotsonline/index.aspx
?XID=
Russian Fashion Week
http://www.fashion-
era.com/trends_2007a/2007_russian_fashion_wee
k_spring_2007.htm#The_Fashion_Week_First_Sh
ows_
Photo Album-Memory Book
http://genealogy.about.com/od/journaling/a/memo
ry_book.htm
Comic Strip
Giving directions in Russian
http://www.language.iastate.edu/russian/OLGA/W
ebsite/EXERCISES/Adverbs/directions_adverb.ht
m
http://www.livemocha.com/lessonPlan/viewNonFl
ash/lesson:2341
Notes for using the activity from Golosa text
http://www.russian.pomona.edu/harves/Spring_20
05_files/RUSS_2/Syllabus_6.pdf
Summer (or Winter) Games
http://sochi2014.com/
http://sochi2014.com/sochi_russian
Grade 9 – Communicating (continued)
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 49

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
- contribute to the activity or presentation
- ask for feedback
- help others when the need arises
- show initiative and demonstrate
leadership
When students discuss events in the past or
share memorable events, look for evidence that
they:
- include detail to enhance their
descriptions
- convey a logical sequence or
progression of events
- use appropriate language patterns
(including verb tenses)
- draw on an increasing range of
vocabulary
- ask one another questions to clarify or
obtain additional details
- take risks with language to extend their
language development
Grade 9 • Communicating (Cont’d)
GRADE 9• COMMUNICATING
RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
theme song
http://sochi2014.com/39208
http://www.russia-ukraine-travel.com/sochi-
winter-olympics.html
Other Olympics news, reports
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olympics/75563
30.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/russian/sport/newsid_7
621000/7621503.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/russian/in_depth/2008/
olympics2008/default.stm
Sports Highlights (TV/Radio)
Russian Radio Stations streaming on the
Internet
http://www.listenlive.eu/russia.html
http://www.sportfm.ru/
http://www.radiozenit.ru/
Russian Television stations streaming on the
Internet
http://www.ruvr.ru/onair.php?lng=eng
http://www.ruvr.ru/main.php?lng=eng&q=323
02&cid=52&p=10.09.2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/russian/sport/defaul
t.stm
Hockey Commentary in Russian
https://www.russiantvonline.com/forum/printth
read.php?s=d509f6c23c57d9e6af3e567daf5
105b6&threadid=560
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yTadM7i2
_s
http://www.championat.ru/hockey/_superleagu
e.html
Soccer commentary
http://www.championat.ru/football/
Basketball
http://www.championat.ru/basketball/
Memorable Event or Experience
Scrapbooking site
http://books.google.ca/books?hl=en&id=nrNX
BgDQA8oC&dq=special+memories&prints
ec=frontcover&source=web&ots=x38OwEx
OkI&sig=VaHH2greGWpWUIIfW7R8mtH
eGxg&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&c
t=result
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 GRADE 9• COMMUNICATING

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

Ideas for special events include: birthdays, special

family events, holidays, exciting “firsts” i.e. My
first bike ride,
http://sportsmena.ru/councils-bicycle-racer/
http://www.lovehate.ru/Bicycles
http://extreme.by/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1552
44

My first skiing experience…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgknUwBi
A4c
http://mski.ru/info/12.html
http://fitnesburg.ru/dasha/2007/11/29/4183
The first snowfall
http://rutube.ru/tracks/290887.html?v=6d13e76
3db598e3606050185f76b2b32
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPWoleFSj
ws
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3Ln1qBz3
VQ
http://turizm.lib.ru/c/chuksin_n/snow_t.shtml
http://www.litera.ru/stixiya/authors/rubcov/ax-
kto-ne.html

My first flight…
http://www.avia-shop.ru/flight.phtml
http://aist.voronezh.net/wintflt.html
School memories (Russian Youtube video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1y_U8vL
Yoc

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PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• extract, retrieve, and process information
from Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• explain acquired information in oral,
visual, and written forms
GRADE 9• ACQUIRING INFORMATION
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
At this level, students will be motivated to acquire
information from authentic materials when the
purpose is practical and relevant to their age,
such as meeting a friend at a bus depot or
choosing a fast-food restaurant.
• Have students each choose an article from a
Russian magazine and generate four questions
about the most interesting facts. Then ask them
to exchange their articles with partners and
answer one another’s questions.
• Invite students to read several letters in youth
magazines, noting the topics discussed,
opinions given, and expressions used. Ask them
to write their own letters, either to the
magazines or penpals.
• Have students each telephone a Russian
business or organization in the community to
find out its hours of business.
• After students examine several classified
advertisements in Russian newspapers, have
them create an advertising section for their
classroom bulletin board. Students prepare
advertisements for real or imagined objects and
respond to them in telephone role-play. When
responding to the ads, students should make
appropriate inquiries, such as details about the
objects for sale and when and where they can
be viewed.
• Have students look over a selection of Russian
newspapers, then brainstorm ideas for creating
a class newspaper. Contents could include
sports, weather, film reviews, advertisements,
articles about school and current events,
photographs and graphics, and so on. Students
could form groups to work on the various
categories. Students can create the newspaper
using computer-generated material.
• Invite students to find several Russian
advertisements for movies and have them role-
play planning to attend one. Their choices
should reflect the information acquired from
the advertisements (i.e., movie title, location,
time, actors, critics’ ratings). Encourage
students to refer to their favourite genres (e.g.,
comedy, adventure, horror, action).
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Students at this level show evidence of their
language skills and strategies in the way they
approach and work with the materials, as well
as the way they represent the information they
acquire. Frequent opportunities to choose
their own tasks will increase student interest.
• When students read articles from Russian
magazines, note the extent to which they:
- are able to read for global understanding
- identify main ideas
- rely on prior learning to derive meaning
- use correct structures when writing
questions
- choose questions that highlight the main
ideas
- use a range of open-ended questions
• When students prepare and respond to “for
sale” advertisements in Russian, note the
extent to which they:
- use the appropriate format
- write clearly in simple Russian
- refer to information in the ads during
their “calls”
- interact in Russian to complete the task
• Work with students to develop assessment for
their newspaper articles. Criteria could
include:
- uses language and structure accurately
- attempts to model Russian-style
newspaper format
- provides relevant and creative details
- works well with others and shows respect
for others’ ideas
• When students work with materials such as
movie advertisements, look for evidence that
they are able to:
- locate familiar words
- use the context to support inferences
about the information
- predict meaning by interpreting
photographs and graphics
- focus on finding the key information
needed
- notice and use advertising patterns and
vocabulary
Acquiring Information (cont’d)
GRADE 9• ACQUIRING INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED LEARNING
RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are
especially useful for this organizer. See
Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
resources, including others that might apply to
this organizer.
Article from a Russian Magazine
http://www.allyoucanread.com/russian-teens-
magazines/
http://www.aif.ru/online/molodoy/
http://www.molodoy.ru/
http://www.allyoucanread.com/russian-sports-
magazines/
http://www.sovsport.ru/
http://www.sport-express.ru/
http://www.allyoucanread.com/russian-car-
magazines/
http://autopremiera.ru/
http://autokam.ru/
http://autosuper.ru/av/
http://www.gazeta-avtogonki.ru/
http://www.allyoucanread.com/russian-pet-
animal-magazines/
http://www.droug.ru/ dogs
http://www.droug.ru/ cats
http://www.droug.ru/ horses
http://www.allyoucanread.com/russian-
womens-magazines/
http://miss.irk.ru/default.aspx
Miss Irkutsk
http://www.cofe.ru/apple/
http://www.passion.ru/
Letters in Youth Magazines
http://webka.org/
http://indigo.gradinform.ru/
Russian Business or Organization
http://www.businessclub-ru.com/members.htm
http://www.canpages.ca/business/BC/vancouve
r/kitsilano/restaurants-russian/961N2-
720249.html
http://www.businessclub-ru.com/events_en.htm
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/rasputin-russian-
cuisine-vancouver
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/russian-orthodox-holy-
trinity-church-rocor-vancouver
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RECOMMENDED LEARNING
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
RESOURCES

Classified Advertisements in Russian

Newspapers
http://www.russiankaleidoscope.ca/
http://libraries.mit.edu/guides/types/flnews/russ
ian.html
http://weblist.ru/english/News_and_Media/Ma
gazines/

Russian Newspapers
http://www.russiankaleidoscope.ca/
http://libraries.mit.edu/guides/types/flnews/russ
ian.html
http://weblist.ru/english/News_and_Media/Ma
gazines/

Russian Advertisements for movies

http://www.premierzal.ru/
http://kinopark.net/
http://www.videobase.ru/

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 GRADE 9• EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• reflect on and respond to authentic creative
works from Russian culture
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
The range of creative works which students
can experience will increase greatly if students
are able to access a range of CDs, videos, and
other resources or resource people. Directing
students to current Internet sites will also
encourage and sustain their interest in creative
works.
• In small groups, have students listen to a
variety of genres of Russian music. Students
then group the songs into different categories,
explaining their reasoning. Students could
also indicate:
- images that come to mind
- familiar words
- what audience music would appeal to
- where they would hear the music
• Have students search the Internet for
museums in a Russian city and look at
several current exhibits, or visit a local
cultural site or gallery. Then invite students
to imagine they are curator of an upcoming
exhibit. Ask them to choose five works they
would display, and have them compose an ad
or poster for the exhibition.
• Introduce students to the work of a Russian
artist, i.e. Ilya Repin, using photographs or
slides. Encourage students to discuss the
characteristics of the artist’s work through
guided questioning. Students then emulate
the artist’s style in an artwork of their own.
• Invite students to read simple Russian stories,
including myths, legends, or other stories
appropriate to Russian culture. Students then
present the stories through media of their
choice (e.g., skits, puppet shows).
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 GRADE 9• EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
At this level, students are able to experience and
respond to an increasing range of creative works,
including music and other works from popular
culture designed for their age group. Students
reveal their development in the choices they make
and in their efforts to find and share creative works,
as well as in their oral, visual, and written
responses.
• When students discuss Russian music, look for
evidence that they are:
- willing to go to some effort to consider
works or experiences not presented in class
- making connections between other experiences
and preferences and their responses to the
works
- able to present reasons and details to support
their views or preferences
- willing to take risks to use new vocabulary,
structures, or formats
• To assess the exhibition ad or poster, look for
evidence that students:
- demonstrate an appreciation of the variety of
Russian art
- present accurate, appropriate, and complete
information
- attempt to appeal to an audience
- incorporate necessary vocabulary, language
structures, and expressions
• Collaboratively develop assessment criteria
before students emulate an artist’s style. For
example:
- understands characteristics of the artist’s
style
- is sensitive to the cultural elements in the
artist’s work
- interprets the ideas, themes, and feelings of
the original works
• Collaboratively develop criteria for students’
presentations of stories. For example:
- develops a clear feeling, theme, or message
that is consistent with the original
- sequences events to create a coherent story
- reflects key features or qualities of the
characters
- incorporates appropriate conventions and
traditions
RECOMMENDED LEARNING
RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are
especially useful for this organizer. See
Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
resources, including others that might apply
to this organizer.
Russian Music
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Russ
ia
http://russmus.net/
http://www.rususa.com/fun/music/
http://www.barynya.com/mp3/index.stm
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/track/
7635/real.html
Museums in a Russian
http://www.russianmuseums.info/
http://www.museum.ru/
http://rusmuseum.peterlinkweb.ru/
http://rusmuseum.peterlinkweb.ru/eng/home
/
http://www.tmora.org/
http://www.ctrl-c.liu.se/misc/RAM/
http://www.geographia.com/russia/peter02.h
tm
Russian Artists
http://smallbay.ru/rusart.html
http://www.artsait.ru/
Russian Stories, Myths, and Legends
http://www.kostyor.ru/tales/
http://www.rccusa.org/index.php?option=co
m_content&view=article&id=137:catalo
g&catid=78:business-tech&Itemid=176
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PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• demonstrate an awareness of contemporary
and traditional customs of Russian culture
• identify and describe similarities and
differences between their own customs and
Russian culture
• describe ways in which English and Russian
have influenced each other
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
With students’ deepening understanding of
Russian culture, they are motivated to continue
their language learning and add new
perspectives to their views of the world.
• Have students compare and contrast how
people celebrate birthdays or other special
occasions in Russian countries or regions.
Students should focus on food, setting, attire,
guests, music, and dance. Students prepare the
traditional New Year’s fare: Вареники.
• Ask students to examine Russian resources
such as video excerpts, web sites,
advertisements, schedules, menus, recipes, and
brochures of Russian regions. Students identify
cultural elements such as body language,
greetings and leave-taking, fashion, settings
and surroundings, routines, and prices. In
groups, students then pool their results, which
they present to the class using oral, visual, or
multimedia methods.
• Invite students to assume fictitious Russian
identities, including names and countries or
regions of origin. Have them make an oral
presentation to the class based on the character
they have assumed. The teacher or students
could provide prompts to elicit information
such as nationality, family life, profession, and
age. After their presentation, students submit a
written report on their country or region.
• Have students brainstorm lists of Russian
words or phrases commonly used in English
and English words commonly used in Russian.
These words or phrases may be found in
authentic materials read or heard in class, or
outside of class, such as in sports broadcasts.
Encourage students to add words or phrases to
the list on an ongoing basis. To follow up,
students may write a paragraph, poem, or
dialogue with a partner, using as many words
from their lists as possible.
• Research a Russian landmark. Use past tense to
explain its significance in history. Use a variety
of media to present the information about the
landmark and it’s influence on Russian people.
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 GRADE 9• UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
As students talk and write about their
developing knowledge of Russian culture,
look for evidence of openness to and an
interest in diversity, as well as increasing
knowledge of linguistic and cultural
comparisons.
• When students compare and contrast
birthday or other celebrations, look for
evidence that they are:
- willing to go to some effort to research
traditions
- making connections between their own
traditions and Russian traditions
- able to present accurate and detailed
information
- willing to take risks to use new
vocabulary and language structures
- interested in the information presented
by classmates
• Work with students to develop criteria for
their presentations on their Russian
identities. For example, they might be
expected to demonstrate:
- awareness and use of a variety of
current resources, such as web sites,
library sources, and people in the
community
- detailed knowledge about key
traditional and contemporary cultural
characteristics
- sensitivity to lives and customs of
inhabitants of their chosen country or
region
- awareness of some of the behaviours,
attitudes, values, or customs that are
common to Russian culture
- respect for diversity and differences in
customs
• Review students’ lists of words that are
commonly used in both languages. Look for
evidence that students are able to draw
conclusions and make generalizations about:
- the language in which each word
originated
- what factors contribute to the use of
loan words
RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are especially
useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
complete annotated list of resources, including
others that might apply to this organizer.
Russian Celebrations
http://www.schools.ash.org.au/thscompst/Russia/
Festivities.html
http://www.russian.net/russianfestivals.htm
http://www.amourservice.ru/holidays.html
http://www.recipezaar.com/menu/view.php?men
uid=5922
Russian Body Language, greetings and leave-
taking, fashion, surroundings, routines,
and prices.
http://www.travelvideostore.com/product_info.p
hp?products_id=6586
http://www.russia-ukraine-travel.com/russian-
food.html
http://hotels.lonelyplanet.com/hotel/?RegionId=3
38
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_r
apport-eng.asp?id=249000
http://www.waytorussia.net/Transport/Domestic/
Train.html
http://www.waytorussia.net/Transport/Timetable
s/TransSiberian.html
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/russian-
samovar/menus/dinner.html
http://www.recipezaar.com/menu/view.php?men
uid=5922
http://www.virtualclassroom.org/99/vc_32/menu/
menur.htm
Regions of Russian Origin
http://argun.tripod.com/main.htm
http://web.ku.edu/~herron/eurasia/russian_region
s.php
https://www.usrbc.org/russianregions/
http://russiatoday.strana.ru/en/profile/people/nat/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_R
ussia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_groups_in_R
ussia
Undertsanding Cultural Influences (continued)
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

Regions of Russian Origin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Names_in_Russian_
Empire,_Soviet_Union_and_CIS_countries
http://www.vgd.ru/ENGLISH/fraim.htm
http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.ht
m?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=genealogy&cdn=parenti
ng&tm=7&gps=418_387_1276_855&f=10&
tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.sca.
org/heraldry/paul/index.html

Russian words or phrases commonly used in

English.
English words commonly used in Russian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_wo
rds_of_Russian_origin
http://www.lukemastin.com/testing/phrases/cgi-
bin/database.cgi?action=view_category2&dat
abase2=phrases&category2=Russian
http://www.dating-
world.net/Russian%20phrases.htm
http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/russi
an.php
http://www.languagelearninglibrary.org/russian/p
hrases.htm
http://www.lukemastin.com/testing/phrases/cgi-
bin/database.cgi?action=home

Russian Landmarks
http://www.moscow-landmarks.com/
http://www.amazon.com/Landmarks-Russian-
Architecture-Photographic-
Documenting/dp/9056995375
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/empire/architecture.
html
http://englishrussia.com/?tag=russian-
architecture
http://www.englishrussia.com/?p=395
http://architecture.about.com/od/countriescultures
/ig/Russia-Architecture/
http://www.minotaurz.com/minotaur/photoshow.
html
http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312267/russia.ht
m

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Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 61


GRADE 10
PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• make suggestions about everyday
activities
• communicate needs, desires, and
emotions, giving reasons
• describe events and experiences
• communicate in past, present, and
future
• participate in a variety of
meaningful, real-life situations
GRADE 10• COMMUNICATING
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students at this level display a growing ability to take
risks with language and should be encouraged to do so.
Communicating meaning is still the central focus of this
organizer. While emphasis remains on the practical and
everyday use of language, students’ descriptive abilities
include linking and sequencing of narrative.
• In pairs, have students practise a telephone
conversation. One student calls the other with an
invitation to do something, such as go to a movie or
play soccer. The second student must decline the
invitation and give two reasons for not being able to
go. Students then switch roles.
• Have student write a composition describing their
typical day. Students include a discussion of daily
activities as well as events on weekends or during
holiday periods.
• Have students role-play that they have switched
identities with their parents for a day. They are to
give their parents a list of chores to complete before
the end of the day (e.g., make the beds, wash the
dishes, take out the trash, sweep the floor).
• Working in pairs, students role-play a situation in which
they are packing for a trip to a Russian region. Students
determine the weather and prepare a list of clothing and
accessories to take. Partners generate questions, for
example, Ты берёшь тёплый свитер? The partner
responds negatively or affirmatively in complete
sentences.
• Working in groups students plan a trip to various parts of
the world. Students create a map to assist them in
explaining their mode of travel, where they will stay,
what they will do there and what they will eat and drink.
Students create a menu for a restaurant in the tourist area
of a Russian -speaking town. Before creating the menu,
students should describe the location of the restaurant,
type of restaurant, and theme or decor. The menu should
reflect the type of restaurant and feature a wide variety of
authentic foods and beverages.
• In small groups, ask students to share information
related to a memorable event or experience (e.g.,
vacation, special celebration, weekend activity).
Students should include information about where and
when the event took place and why it was
memorable. Other students then ask questions about
the event or the experience.
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Students are increasingly able to engage in
spontaneous interactions and presentations
using vocabulary and structures they have
memorized. The focus of assessment continues
to be whether or not students are able to
understand and convey meaningful messages.
Where students have had opportunities to use
resources, practise, receive feedback, and make
corrections, they are expected to work toward
accuracy. Assessment should not, however,
emphasize correctness to the extent that
students are afraid to take risks that are
essential to their language development.
• When students invite each other to participate in
different activities, look for evidence that they:
- communicate their ideas clearly
- extend invitations using appropriate
vocabulary
- ask for more information if accepting an
invitation (e.g., Во сколько? Что мне
принести?)
- respond politely and give a reason why if
refusing an invitation (e.g., Я не могу
пойти, у меня экзамен завтра, or Я
заболел и не могу пойти, or Пойдём
на другой день)
• When students discuss events in the past or
travel details, look for evidence that they:
- include detail to enhance their
descriptions
- convey a logical sequence or progression
of events
- use appropriate language patterns
(including verb tenses)
- draw on an increasing range of vocabulary
- ask one another questions to clarify or
obtain additional details
- take risks with language to extend their
language development
• When students are engaged in a role play, use
a checklist to assess the extent to which they:
- actively engage in the interactions
- are able to sustain interaction, taking risks
with the language to extend their language
boundaries
GRADE 10• COMMUNICATING
RECOMMENDED LEARNING
RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are
especially useful for this organizer. See
Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
resources, including others that might apply to
this organizer.
Telephone Ettiquette
http://members.tripod.com/~russian_textbook/t
opics/phone.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_2038859_practice-
business-etiquette-russia.html
Daily Routine; chores
http://www.handipoints.com/printchart.php?kw
=g.us.content.chores&gclid=CM6rxJzP_Zg
CFQIvgwodrXOqkg
http://www.handipoints.com/printchart.html?g
clid=CO2kp62fyJYCFQQCagodX302xw
Russian clothing
http://www.masteranylanguage.com/cgi/f/rVie
w.pl?pc=MALRussian&tc=Clothing&vm=
fc
Packing for a trip
http://webfoot.com/travel/tips/pack.take.php
http://www.backpackeurope.com/packing/tips.
html
http://www.thesite.org/travelandfreetime/travel
/preparingtogo/packingforyourtrip?view=pr
int
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PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• retrieve, process, and adapt information from
Russian resources to complete meaningful
tasks
• explain in detail acquired information in oral,
visual, and written forms
GRADE 10• ACQUIRING INFORMATION
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
By now, students are able to use many strategies
to identify key information in authentic
documents. The tasks they perform frequently
integrate all aspects of their language learning
and should relate directly to their lives.
• Have students view or listen to an international
weather report and identify today’s weather and
the forecast for tomorrow in several Russian
cities. Invite students to keep weather logs for a
selected period of time. Students create graphs
in Russian to assist in presenting weather
patterns in their cities.
• Have students read the entertainment pages
from a Russian newspaper, and each choose a
film, concert, or theatre production to attend,
noting time and location. Then ask them to
exchange this information with partners and
make appointments to meet at the events.
Alternatively, students could read or listen to
reviews of films, concerts, or other events to
determine which ones to attend.
• Have students prepare restaurant situation cards
(e.g., unhappy customer, reserved table given to
someone else, server brings wrong meal, tourist
having trouble with the menu or currency,
someone in a hurry). Students form into groups
of four and each group selects a card. The
groups develop a skit about the situation they
chose and present it to the class.
• Working in groups of three, have students
create a sporting goods catalogue with a slogan
for their product line. Students may use store
catalogues, magazines, and Internet downloads
to find images of various sports equipment,
clothing, and accessories. Students exchange
catalogues with another group and make a list
of things they would buy, explaining why they
need it and why they like it.
• Challenge students to choose interesting
articles from magazines or newspapers and
each note three interesting facts to present. As a
follow-up, students could write letters to the
editor or design fact-quizzes for classmates.
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

At this level, students are able to work with The learning resources listed here are especially
an increasing variety of print materials, the useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
Internet, and other media to locate complete annotated list of resources, including
information required for tasks. Assessment others that might apply to this organizer.
considers both the processes students use—
the skills, strategies, and approaches they Monitoring weather in Russian cities
employ to acquire information from http://thermo.karelia.ru/eng/weather/ or
resources—and the products or activities http://www.gismeteo.ru/
that demonstrate their degree of success.
Self-assessment plays an important role in Creating Charts in Excell
supporting skill development. http://peltiertech.com/Excel/ChartsHowTo/Charti
ng101.html
• Rate each aspect of role-play performances
or oral presentations on a five-point scale Reading an Advertisement for Events to
where 5 = excellent and 1 = requirements Attend
not met. Students can assess their own http://www.kp.ru/
performance and provide feedback to their http://www.nestor.minsk.by/mg/afisha/index.pl
peers using the same scale. For example, http://www.russianinternet.com/newspapers.html
check if students: http://www.gorizont.com/web/txt/gazeta/77.pdf
- include accurate and relevant http://www.zhurnal.ru:8081/kinoizm/
information
- communicate clearly Purchasing Theatre Tickets
- make direct reference to details http://www.moscowbolshoi.com/index.html
provided in original source
- use appropriate vocabulary and Reading Articles from a Magazine
language structures http://libraries.mit.edu/guides/types/flnews/russia
- sustain interaction and support each n.html
other with questions, prompts, and http://www.allyoucanread.com/index.asp?idCat=
body language 985
• Assess written assignments using criteria http://shura.kulichki.net/papers.htm
similar to those for oral presentations. For
example, check that:
- communication is clear
- information is accurate and relevant
- details and examples are included
- language is appropriate
- material is effectively organized and
easy to follow
• For weather report assignments, look for
evidence that students:
- complete an entry for the day
- identify what they understood of the
report
- show evidence of using appropriate
language-learning strategies
- prepare effective charts using
appropriate Russian vocabulary

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PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• discuss and respond to authentic creative
works from Russian culture
GRADE 10• EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
At this level, students will be able to appreciate a
range of creative works and may bring examples
from outside the class. Engagement in activities
increases when students can make personal
choices and when they are encouraged to respond
creatively from a variety of options.
• Have students read a selection of Russian
children’s stories and then each select one of the
following projects:
- create a pattern book for young children
- illustrate a story to clarify the meaning
- role-play a story
- retell a story
- change one element of the story all the way
through
- record a story on audiotape or video
• Over the course of two or three periods, show
the class a video of a Russian movie. Have
students complete various tasks to assist
comprehension, such as mapping the story line,
making predictions, and recapping in their own
words important events that have occurred.
Students can create posters to publicize the film,
including a picture depicting the film, details of
where and when it is playing, and a brief
summary of the plot. Students can use the
posters to conduct role plays about seeing the
film.
• As a class, have students select three Russian
poems for discussion. After the discussion, have
students select one of the poems to interpret,
using a variety of forms (e.g., drawing, actions,
mime, dance, computer graphics, music, record
on audiotape).
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT
STRATEGIES
As students develop increasing facility
with oral language, their methods of
responding grow to include artwork,
visual displays, and oral or electronic
presentations. Students often work
collaboratively to develop their
responses.
• Occasionally have students reflect
on and self-assess their responses to
creative works by responding orally
or in journals to prompts such as:
- I enjoy listening to Russian
materials when________ .
- A Russian poem, story, or song
that stands out in my mind is
________ because ________ .
- My responses to Russian
materials are different when
________ .
- A style of music, story, poetry,
or film that I enjoy in both
languages is ________ .
- I could probably increase my
enjoyment of Russian songs,
stories, and movies if I
________ .
• In students’ presentations (e.g.,
posters, poetry, illustrations, dance)
look for evidence that they:
- represent key ideas, events, or
themes
- draw attention to unique features
- add interest by providing details,
images, and elaboration
GRADE 10• EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are especially useful
for this organizer. See Appendix B for a complete
annotated list of resources, including others that might
apply to this organizer.
Russian Children’s Stories
http://hyaenidae.narod.ru/
http://lukoshko.net/menurus.shtml
http://www.kostyor.ru/tales/
http://russian-crafts.com/tales.html
http://www.adoptedfromrussia.com/russianlullabies.ht
ml
http://www.unilang.org/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=25116
&p=480598
http://www.maciki.com/
http://www.1001skazka.com/text.html
Movie Review Query Engine
http://www.mrqe.com/
Russian Poetry
Alexander Pushkin
http://lib.ru/LITRA/PUSHKIN/
Ivan Turgenev
http://az.lib.ru/t/turgenew_i_s/
Mikhail Lermontov
http://ilibrary.ru/author/lermontov/index.html
Sergei Yesenin
http://az.lib.ru/e/esenin_s_a/
Robert Rozhdestvensky
http://www.litera.ru/stixiya/authors/rozhdestvenskij.ht
ml
Sergei Mikhailkov
http://www.litera.ru/stixiya/authors/mixalkov.html
Kornei Chukovsky
http://www.litera.ru/stixiya/authors/chukovskij.html
Agniya Barto
http://www.litera.ru/stixiya/authors/barto/all.html
Anna Akhmatova
http://www.litera.ru/stixiya/authors/axmatova/all.html
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 GRADE 10• UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• identify the contributions of Russian people
to Canada and the world
• compare and contrast their own customs to
those of Russian culture
• identify language, expressions, and
behaviors that reflect cultural context
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students in Grade 10 are working hard to
establish their own identity while at the same
time wondering how they compare to others. To
help them shape their own identity while
respecting others, they examine the role of
cultural practices and traditional language
patterns.
• Have students use the Internet or other
resources to find information on well-known
Russian leaders, past and present. Students
select a person and prepare a poster that
includes pictures, biographical details, and
major contribution. In small groups, students
present their information orally, while the other
students fill out a listening record and give
feedback about the presentation based on the
listening record.
• Ask students to identify Russian idiomatic
expressions encountered in reading, viewing,
and listening activities. Encourage students to
maintain ongoing lists of idioms
with their contextual meanings. Students may
also draw pictures to depict the meaning.
• Examine several versions of a myth, fairy tale,
or other form of story, as it exists in Russian
and other cultures. Then invite students in
groups to select scenes to act out in Russian.
Have students identify similarities and
differences in plot, theme, moral, and other
elements in various versions of the story.
Students could create a chart that reflects the
similarities and differences between two
versions.
• Show a film depicting the life of a Russian
family. Ask students to compare the family
dynamics, traditions, and customs of the
Russian family to those of their own. Students
could select a scene and act out an adapted
version.
• Show a film or video set in a Russian country
or region. Ask students to identify elements
other than language that suggest the film’s
setting. Students might consider how events
and scenes would look if the story took place
this year in British Columbia.
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 GRADE 10• UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

Assessment is based on activities that show a The learning resources listed here are especially
growing awareness of Russian cultural useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
practices and Russian idiomatic expressions. complete annotated list of resources, including
Activities should also encourage students to others that might apply to this organizer.
reflect on and make comparisons among
Russian culture, Canadian cultures, their
own, and the cultures of their friends. Russian Leaders
http://www.bearslib.narod.ru/bios/gov/konigen/ru
• When students present their information ssia/tzars.htm
using a poster format, look for evidence http://www.sci.aha.ru/ALL/h14.htm
that they: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Russians
- include important biographical
information about the leader Russian Myths-Fairytales
- use visuals to add interest and support http://hyaenidae.narod.ru/
the written facts http://www.maciki.com/
- include relevant and creative details
- spell key words and phrases correctly Russian Movies
• Review students’ list of idioms and http://www.geocities.com/RUSATG/dvd.htm
borrowed words from time to time for Movies for Children
evidence that the information is: http://www.geocities.com/RUSATG/children.ht
- accurate and complete m
- interpreted appropriately
- presented clearly Sample Idiomatic Expressions
• When assessing students’ comparison http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/russi
charts, note the extent to which they: an.php
- are able to identify similarities and
differences between Russian and other
cultural stories
- show understanding of the Russian
story
- show a personal connection
• When students act out an adaptation of a
Russian film, look for evidence that they:
- make changes appropriate to the new
endings
- show creativity and risk-taking in their
revisions
• When students share their opinions, look
for evidence that they:
- use detail to support their points of
views
- demonstrate respect for cultural
diversity
- participate actively in the discussion
- take opportunities to express their ideas
in Russian

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GRADE 11
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• explain how to do everyday activities or
procedures
• exchange opinions on topics of interest,
giving reasons and reactions
• describe or narrate events, situations, or
experiences
• use a range of vocabulary and
expressions in past, present, and future
• interact in a variety of meaningful, real-
life situations
GRADE 11• COMMUNICATING
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
As students support and encourage each other on a
regular basis, they are able to interact with greater
confidence in familiar situations and apply their
growing range of strategies more consistently.
• Invite students to create role-plays from
situation cards (could be student generated)
about asking for and giving advice. Give time
for preparation but not memorization. Situations
might include:
- a student studying Russian for the first time
seeking study tips
- a student seeking information on how to
increase personal health, energy, and fitness
levels
- a student wanting advice on what to take on
a camping trip
To follow up and check for comprehension, suggest
that students choose one or more of the situations
presented and write what they would advise.
• Ask students to find examples of Russian people
whose accomplishments they admire. List the
names on the board and discuss. Then have students
think of accomplishments or successes in their own
lives of which they feel proud. Students can share
their responses orally or in written form. Encourage
students to include visuals where possible.
• As a class, brainstorm a list of aptitudes, skills, and
interests appropriate for the workplace. Have
students work in pairs to identify one another’s
aptitudes and interests and imagine possible career
choices, giving reasons for their choices. Students
present their findings orally to the class. Students
receive a monthly payment for the career they have
selected. They use this money to document their
expenses for the month, which include food, rent,
bills etc.
• Invite students to imagine they have just returned
from a cultural exchange to a Russian region. Have
them write a thank-you letter to the organization that
sponsored them, including details such as: with
whom they stayed, what they did, what they
learned, and what they liked most. Would they
recommend the exchange? Have them explain why
or why not.
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 GRADE 11• COMMUNICATING

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

At this level, assessment increasingly The learning resources listed here are especially
involves situations or tasks designed to help useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
students develop and demonstrate their complete annotated list of resources, including
growing language facility. Self- and peer others that might apply to this organizer.
assessment continue to be important ways
of supporting students as they acquire and Giving Advice
practise useful vocabulary, structures, and Cartoon - The rabbit who loved to give advice
interactions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV-KonN1pjg
http://moikrug.ru/circles/872384398/topics/42169
• Assess students’ oral work for evidence 5260/
that: http://esl.about.com/library/grammar/blgr_advice.
- information is complete htm
- verb tenses support communication
- presentation is clear, and intonation Russians, Who Have Inspired Us
supports meaning http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Russians
- narration of events is comprehensible http://stpetersburg-guide.com/people/index.shtml
- some detail is provided http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/Russ
- preparation has occurred (e.g., ia-FAMOUS-RUSSIANS.html
students speak confidently with http://www.waytorussia.net/WhatIsRussia/History
minimal support) .html
• Assess students’ writing for evidence that:
- meaning is clear Monthly Budgeting
- supporting detail, reasons, or http://www.vcu.edu/enroll/finaid/forms/StudBudg
examples are included etPlan.pdf
- a variety of vocabulary and http://www.simpleplanning.net/Financial%20Calc
expressions are used ulators/BudgetPlanner.html
- time sequence is clear, with attempts
to use transitions (Cначала,потом, Letter of Thanks for Exchange Opportunity
после этого, позже) http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-
• As a class, determine key behaviors or art-of-the-thank-you-note/
criteria for students’ daily oral
communication in class. Criteria might
include evidence that students:
- volunteer questions and information
- take opportunities to practise newly
acquired vocabulary and structures
- persevere in Russian (e.g., repeating,
rephrasing, attempting to self-correct,
using gestures) when they cannot
understand or be understood
- support and encourage other students
when they speak in or listen to
Russian
- take risks to use unfamiliar language
- self-monitor and attempt to correct
recurring or significant errors

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PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• retrieve, research, and use relevant
information from Russian resources to
complete meaningful tasks
• summarize acquired information in oral,
visual, and written forms
GRADE 11• ACQUIRING INFORMATION
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
At this level, many students are able to
retrieve specific information and apply their
growing language abilities to adapting
information for a purpose. Both the resources
and the tasks should be at the age and
interest level of the students and be relevant
to their lives.
• Have students use a variety of health and
fitness articles and brochures in Russian as
references and then choose one area of their
lifestyles they would like to improve. Ask
each student to create a Self-Improvement
Plan and monitor progress for one month in
a journal. Entries should be written daily and
make direct reference to the plan each
student has developed, noting steps taken or
not taken. At the end of the month, students
may present their plans to the class with
summaries of the results. Results could also
be presented in graphic or visual form.
• Suggest that students research a variety of
environmental issues using resources such
as brochures, articles, videos, and films.
Then have them organize an environmental
awareness campaign for the school,
including posters, public-address
announcements, leaflets, and fundraising
activities.
• Ask students to research job opportunities
advertised in Russian newspapers (on-line or
written). Students pick a job they would be
interested in and explain their choice to the
class. They then write a cover letter
presenting themselves as a candidate for the
position. The letter should include a
description of their aptitudes, skills,
knowledge, and relevant experiences.
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
By Grade 11, students are familiar with a
wide range of classroom, library, and other
resources they can use to locate information.
Assessment focuses on the extent to which
students are able to draw on these resources
to develop accurate and relevant information
for a variety of assignments. The form and
skills students use to apply and convey the
information for particular purposes and
audiences are increasingly important.
• After students have worked with
information from a variety of sources in
Russian, prompt them to reflect on and
assess the strategies they used by posing
questions such as:
- Overall, how successful were you at
finding the information you needed?
- What was your first approach to the
material? How did that work?
- What other strategies did you use that
seemed most helpful?
- What types of problems caused you the
most difficulty? What strategies helped?
- What did you learn about reading
Russian materials that might help you in
future assignments?
• When students complete their cover letters,
assess the extent to which they:
- use appropriate salutations and other
business letter conventions
- relate their skills, knowledge, aptitudes,
and relevant experiences to the criteria
- include details, reasons, and examples to
support key points
• When students complete written research
assignments, look for evidence that:
- information is organized, relevant, and
accurate
- the assignment includes details, reasons,
and examples to support key points
- language is appropriate and
understandable
- transitions and tenses are used
effectively
GRADE 11• ACQUIRING INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED LEARNING
RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are especially
useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
complete annotated list of resources, including
others that might apply to this organizer.
Health and Fitness
http://www.zdr.ru/
http://www.zdorovie.ru/
http://www.greenmama.ru/nid/420086/
Canada Food Guide in Russian
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/alt_formats/hpfb-
dgpsa/pdf/food-guide-aliment/guide_trans-
trad-russian_p-i.pdf
Environmental Issues
http://www.mir-
klimata.com/archive/number06/article/article13
/
http://www.businesseco.ru/content/section_r_8E
B33B5C-633B-410A-9EFE-
440774C41B26.html
http://www.dobrieskazki.ru/prirodovedenie.htm
Russian Job Opportunities
http://libraries.mit.edu/guides/types/flnews/russi
an.html
http://www.allyoucanread.com/index.asp?idCat
=985
http://shura.kulichki.net/papers.htm
Writing a Cover Letter
http://resume.monster.ca/7846_en-CA_p1.asp
Interview Questions
http://www.davidgrant.ca/50_most_common_int
erview_questions
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 73
 GRADE 11• EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• compare, contrast, and respond to authentic
creative works from Russian culture
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
At this age, students are generally more
receptive to experiencing creative works
from a broader range of genres, time
periods, and Russian regions. Students’
developing language skills allow them to
appreciate these creative works and their
cultural contexts more fully.
• As a class, have students listen to two
songs (one contemporary and one
traditional) from a Russian region. Have
students in small groups brainstorm
similarities and differences between the
two songs, noting tone, instruments, lyrics,
and so on. Groups present their ideas and
answer questions from the class.
• Show students a video or presentation on
Russian dances. Have students in small
groups select a particular dance and
research the origin and history of the dance.
Groups present the information to the class
in their chosen format (e.g., poster, skit,
oral report) and demonstrate some of the
steps.
• Present a video, slides, or other visual aids
describing Russian architectural design.
Have students in small groups choose
architectural features and re-create them
visually (e.g., models, plans of cities or
houses).
• Facilitate students’ reading of a short story
in Russian by providing focus questions,
background information, and vocabulary
development. Once students are familiar
with the story, form groups and have each
group select a part of the story to
dramatize. Ask groups to present and
display their work for peer responses.
• Present a folk tale, legend, fairy tale, or
traditional/modern story, but do not provide
the ending. Challenge students to write or
act out possible endings.
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 GRADE 11• EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
By Grade 11, students’ oral and written skills
should enable them to respond to creative
works in varied ways and with increasing
detail. Through oral interactions, as well as
short written texts, students demonstrate an
increasing level of sophistication in their
responses.
• When students present group responses to
contemporary and traditional music, observe and
note the extent to which they:
- express and support a consistent point of
view
- provide accurate information
- indicate openness and willingness to consider
new or different ideas and experiences
- attempt to engage others
• To evaluate students’ presentation of Russian
dances, note the extent to which they:
- have gone to some effort to find information
- demonstrate cultural appreciation
- are willing to learn and teach others how to
do the dance
• Before students re-create aspects of Russian
architectural design, work with them to develop
criteria they can use to guide their work. For
example:
- highlights Russian influences as the central
feature
- bases designs on accurate information
- demonstrates attention to detail
- shows evidence of close observation by
including elements not discussed in class
• When students present their dramatizations of a
short story, look for evidence that:
- presentation and choice of vocabulary convey
the characters’ emotions and moods of the stories
- presentation has been rehearsed
- students attempt to engage the audience
• From time to time, have students review their
responses to creative works by answering
questions such as:
- Which of the creative works you have
viewed, listened to, or read this year or term
stands out in your mind?
- Which part of the activity was most
interesting for you—reading, viewing,
listening, or creating your response?
RECOMMENDED LEARNING
RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are
especially useful for this organizer. See
Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
resources, including others that might apply to
this organizer.
Russian Short Story
Anton Chekhov
Marriage Proposal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtnsVoLjbP
g
http://ilibrary.ru/text/1186/p.1/index.html
Short stories
http://chehov.niv.ru/chehov/text/rasskazy.htm
Russian Legends
http://art.boom.ru/images1.htm
Russian Video Game Based on a Legend
http://www.kingsbounty.ru/
Russian Contemporary Music
http://www.musicinrussia.com/
http://www.specialradio.ru/4/
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/track/763
5/real.html
Russian Folk Music and Dance
http://www.yung-zilovets.ru/video/
http://www.barynya.com/RussianDance/russian
-dance-russian.htm
http://www.barynya.com/mp3/index.stm
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Ozma/_/Korobeini
ki+(traditional+russian+folk+song)
http://russmus.net/links.jsp
http://www.musicarussica.com/
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 GRADE 11• UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• identify contemporary issues in Russian
culture
• demonstrate an understanding of similarities
and differences between their own culture
and that of Russian
• identify and compare language, expressions,
and behaviors that reflect cultural context
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
As students’ understanding of the Russian
world deepens, they will recognize how
Russian and English languages and culture
influence one another. Through the study of
Russian culture and reflection on other
cultures, most students at this level are
enhancing their sensitivity toward other
cultures as a whole.
• Invite a group of students to research
current issues relevant to Russian regions
(e.g., war, political unrest, environmental
and economical issues, child poverty, labor
conditions, human rights) using brochures,
articles, videos, film, the Internet, or
resource people as sources. Students then
organize awareness campaigns for the class
or school. Campaigns could be carried out
using posters, leaflets, public
announcements, and web sites.
• Encourage students to keep lists of
idiomatic expressions they encounter in
oral and reading activities. Students should:
- categorize expressions into meaningful
groups
- match a place, context, or scenario with
each expression
- match symbols or cartoons to
expressions to aid recall
- attempt to use these expressions
whenever appropriate
• Have students investigate past and present
gender roles in the Russian world.
Information could be collected from
sources such as videos, magazines, the
Internet, stories, songs, and guest speakers.
Have students identify traditional values in
areas relating to dating customs, the work
force, marriage, and relationships. As a
class, discuss the extent to which these
values have changed and what might
happen in the future. Students could create
and label a series of illustrations, symbols,
or computer-generated graphics to reflect
their conclusions and predictions.
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 GRADE 11• UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

Assessment focuses on students’ ability to
look at familiar customs from different
points of view, whether in the family, school,
or community. At this level, the complexity
of students’ ideas will far exceed their ability
to express them in Russian. To elicit and
reveal higher-level thinking, provide
opportunities for students to communicate
using symbols, graphics, or diagrams, as well
as language.
The learning resources listed here are especially
useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
complete annotated list of resources, including
others that might apply to this organizer.
Current issues relevant to Russian regions
http://issues.strana.ru/topics/56/
http://www.msz.gov.pl/Relations,with,Russia:,cu
rrent,issues,13968.html
http://www.nato.int/issues/nato-russia/index.html

• For projects such as awareness campaigns,

look for evidence that:
- information is accurate and relevant Past and present gender roles in the Russian
- includes appropriate details designed to world
engage the audience http://www.clms.le.ac.uk/publications/networks/
- presentation is informative, clear, and ESA/Lisbon_Motiejunaite_Kravchenko_prese
easy to follow ntation.ppt
- vocabulary, expressions, and structure http://www.suite101.com/lesson.cfm/18808/2211
are appropriate and used effectively /2
- student has taken risks to include http://www.bu.edu/wcp/Papers/Gend/GendVoro.
complex information or unfamiliar htm
language http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2294/is_n5
- presentation demonstrates a sensitivity -6_v32/ai_17274726
to cultural issues
• When assessing students’ lists of idiomatic
expressions, note the extent to which
students are able to identify and use them
appropriately.
• When students investigate changes in
gender roles, look for evidence that they
are able to:
- pose thoughtful questions about culture
and lifestyle
- seek out valid and credible information,
rather than stereotyping
- go beyond surface features to deal with
subtle and complex aspects
Also look for evidence that they are:
- aware of key elements of their culture
and behaviors
- sensitive to more subtle or complex
elements or patterns in their culture and
behaviors
- supportive of the work of their
classmates
- interested in the symbols and meanings
other students have perceived

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GRADE 12
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• express short- and long-term plans, goals,
and intentions
• exchange ideas, thoughts, and points of view,
giving reasons and reactions
• describe, narrate, and analyze events,
situations, or experiences
• use a wide range of vocabulary, complexity
of expression, and idiom in past, present, and
future
• interact spontaneously in a variety of
meaningful, real-life situations
GRADE 12• COMMUNICATING
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
In Grade 12, students are expected to use
their Russian communication skills and
strategies to cope in common situations, as
well as in unexpected ones such as losing a
passport or helping someone. Students
should challenge themselves to speak only
Russian in class and seek out opportunities
to hear and use Russian outside the
classroom.
• As a class, discuss the pros and cons of
vegetarian eating habits. Divide students
into debating teams and have each team
prepare arguments for and against. Hold a
class debate, setting it up so each team has
a chance to argue at least one side.
Information gathered may also be used to
create or compile articles or displays.
• Have students discuss future plans after
graduating (e.g., work, travel, further
education). Encourage students to give
convincing reasons for their choices.
• Ask students to set up budgets for the first
year after Grade 12. Then have them form
groups and discuss how they allocated
money for expenses such as tuition, rent,
groceries, furnishings, and transportation.
• Divide the class into groups of three. Ask
two students in each group to interview
the third as a candidate for the ideal
housemate. Before the interviews, have
groups prepare lists of possible questions.
Encourage students to ask additional
questions while conducting the interviews.
• Ask students to brainstorm situations
outside of school in which they can use
Russian (e.g., conversing with salesclerks,
ordering meals, phoning or writing for
information, using the Internet). Work
with students to develop criteria for
assessing their degree of success. Then
assign partners to work together to apply
their Russian skills in out-of-school tasks.
Have each pair submit an outline of the
task and an assessment of their success.
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 GRADE 12• COMMUNICATING

RECOMMENDED LEARNING
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
RESOURCES
In Grade 12, students are expected to engage in
increasingly complex and spontaneous oral The learning resources listed here are
interactions in which they demonstrate their facility especially useful for this organizer. See
with Russian and the strategies they have developed Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
to sustain and extend communication. resources, including others that might apply to
Communication and risk-taking continue to be this organizer.
more important in most situations than accuracy
and precision. However, in situations where Vegetarianism
students have practised and prepared oral or http://veg.ca/
written presentations, assessment should consider
errors that detract from the effectiveness or impact
Managing a Budget
of the message. Peer assessment can be an
important part of the oral practice that students
http://www.saystudent.com/college-
need to support their development. budget.html
.
• When students examine issues such as eating habits,
look for evidence of the extent to which they:
- take positions and make their views clear
- give relevant reasons and examples to
support their arguments
- listen actively and attempt to respond to or
build on others’ ideas
- participate in the discussion using Russian
with some degree of spontaneity and
engagement
• In assessing students’ written work, such as
questionnaires, look for evidence that students:
- present and sequence their ideas logically
- provide relevant details, reasons, and
examples to justify their views
- use a range of vocabulary related to the
topic
- integrate previously learned patterns and
structures appropriately
- use idiomatic expressions to enhance their
communication
- follow appropriate format conventions
• Collaboratively develop criteria to assess
students’ interaction in out-of-school situations.
Criteria should include the extent to which
students:
- present clear, complete, and appropriate
messages
- interact with growing spontaneity
- sustain interaction with an easy flow of
language
- use vocabulary and idioms effectively
- avoid serious errors in tense and structure
that obscure meaning

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PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• retrieve, research, and analyze
information from Russian resources to
complete meaningful tasks
• synthesize acquired information in oral,
visual, and written forms
GRADE 12• ACQUIRING INFORMATION
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students will engage in meaningful tasks that
require specific information. They should be
able to locate information with confidence,
skim for relevant facts, and know how to use
dictionaries and other resources appropriately.
• Invite students to examine a variety of Russian
resources (e.g., brochures, articles, the
Internet) to find information about career
opportunities for a Career Fair. Ask each
student to choose and investigate a profession
or trade and prepare a written report, an oral
presentation, and a display for the fair. Guest
speakers who are fluent in Russian could also
be invited to the class. As students visit the
career displays and hear the oral presentations,
they record information about careers that
interest them and why. For example, they
might complete summaries in Russian with the
headings: Детали о Работе, Уровень Учёбы,
Могу Работать в ____, and Будущая
Зарплата.
• Suggest that students review programs of
study from various post-secondary institutions
that offer courses in Russian or Russian
culture. On the basis of the information
provided, students decide which institution
they would like to attend, fill out the
application form, prepare a résumé, and
compose a cover letter stating reasons for
wanting to enroll at that institution.
• Invite students to use a variety of sources (e.g.,
books, magazines, brochures, a CD-ROM
encyclopedia, the Internet) to research travel
in a Russian region. Ask students to each
collect and present 10 helpful hints for
travelling in that area. As an extension, the
class could compile a master list of tips for
travel in Russian regions.
• Prompt students to reflect on and assess the
skills and strategies they use for acquiring and
using information by having them compile
personal records of:
- strategies they find effective
- tasks they are comfortable with
- skills and strategies they want to
improve
Have them occasionally review and update
their records with partners.
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

At this level, students are able to use a wide The learning resources listed here are especially
range of resources to acquire the useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
information they need for oral and written complete annotated list of resources, including
activities. While some of these resources are others that might apply to this organizer.
available in the classroom, students are also
expected to locate and use Russian Job and Career Opportunities in Russia
resources in their community and elsewhere http://www.careercenter.ru/
(e.g., via the Internet or correspondence).
Muscovite Social, Political and Working Life
• When students participate in the Career http://www.moscow-life.com/
Fair, presentations should include
relevant, accurate, clear, and well- Canadian Government Job Site
organized information about: http://www.jobsetc.gc.ca
- why they have chosen these careers to
investigate Russian Universities and Institutes
- the requirements and qualifications http://www.canadian-
needed for the jobs universities.net/World_Universities/Russia.htm
- the nature of the jobs, including l
salaries and working conditions Education in Russia for native Russians and
Consider collecting the career foreigners
summaries and assessing them for http://db.informika.ru/AIE/
accuracy and relevance of
information. Russian Cities; Major Attractions
• When students make presentations on http://www.visitrussia.com/
travel destinations, look for evidence of:
- relevant reasons, based on accurate Moscow and St. Petersburg Travel Site
understanding of information http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/russia/
presented
- effective use of details and examples
to support choices
- appropriate language structures
• Assess students’ application forms,
résumés, and covering letters for:
- completeness—all appropriate detail
is included
- clarity—information is clear and easy
to follow
- persuasiveness—relevant details and
examples effectively support the
applications
- presentation—language and structures
are accurate and show a relatively
high degree of sophistication and
complexity

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 GRADE 12• EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• analyse and respond to authentic creative
works from Russian culture
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students bring together all aspects of their
language learning here, creating their group or
individual responses in simple or multimedia
formats. Though communication continues to
be central, experience of creative works and
student responses should be motivated by
enjoyment and pleasure.
• Have students perform an extract from a play,
speech, storytelling, or other oral presentation
in Russian, then each compose a press
release, publicity material, or a review for it.
• After viewing a video of a movie in Russian,
ask students, working in small groups, to
mind-map the setting, characters, and plot.
Students then fill in a personal response sheet
requesting the following information:
- questions they’d like to ask the characters
- a personal link to the work
- what they would change if they had been
the director
• Display several paintings or other art forms
from the Russian world. Encourage students
to identify feelings the artworks evoke,
giving reasons for their responses.
• Invite each student to read a poem or short
story in Russian and adapt its main ideas to
the student’s own circumstances or those of a
fictitious character. The adaptation might be
expressed through dramatization, sketching,
painting, or video, as well as in written form.
• Have students work in pairs to find a
contemporary creative work that interests
them (e.g., TV or radio program, movie,
music, dance). Each pair submits a
performance-assessment assignment on the
creative work.
• Invite Russian artists to teach basic
techniques in Russian art forms (e.g., carving,
painting, sculpture, film, music). Select a
student to greet the artist and introduce the
person to the class. Students use their Russian
communication skills to ask questions.
Students then create their own works,
modelled after the Russian examples.
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING

RESOURCES

As students develop increasing facility with oral and The learning resources listed here are
written language, they are able to experience and especially useful for this organizer. See
respond to both contemporary and traditional works Appendix B for a complete annotated list
in varied ways and with increasing detail and of resources, including others that might
independence. Students are best able to reflect on apply to this organizer.
their responses when they have opportunities to
make choices about what they view, listen to, and Russian Movie Titles
read, and when they are able to choose both the http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Languages
content and form of their responses. /Russian/
• When students re-create plays, stories, or poems,
look for evidence that they are able to: Russian Culture
- interpret the ideas, feelings, and themes of the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_cultu
original work re
- create appropriate dialogue
- incorporate detail to engage the audience Russian avant-garde art and artists
- show evidence of practice and rehearsal as
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_avan
demonstrated by fluency of their presentations
• When assessing students’ personal response sheets t-garde
to a movie, note the extent to which they:
- show understanding of the movie (e.g., plot, Russian inventor and designer
characterization, theme) http://www.artlebedev.com/
- show ability to make a personal connection
• As students discuss and respond to creative works Literature and book resources
from Russian regions, watch for evidence that they http://litera.ru/stixiya/
are increasing in:
- sensitivity to arts and literature Online gallery-paintings
- knowledge of artistic and literary traditions and http://www.artrussia.ru/
genres
- interest in contemporary arts (e.g., music, Media sources: newsprint, magazine,
movies) radio, and television
- willingness to risk offering opinions and views
- participation in and commitment to class or http://www.media-ru.com/media.cfm
group activities
- openness to a variety of views and Children’s stories in the Russian language
interpretations http://hyaenidae.narod.ru/
• When students complete a performance-assessment .
assignment, consider how they:
- represent the main ideas or message in a format
of their choice
- represent and support their views and responses
to the work
• Before students create their own works modelled
after the Russian examples, work with them to
develop criteria they can use to guide their work.
For example:
- highlights Russian influences as the central
feature
- uses traditional symbols and design features
- creates something new, rather than replicating
another work

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 GRADE 12• UNDERSTNDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• analyze and discuss contemporary issues in
Russian culture
• analyze and discuss how culture affects
behavior and attitude
• use language, expressions, and behaviors to
reflect cultural context
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students need opportunities in the classroom
to examine Russian culture in light of all their
cultural experiences. By now they will be able
to show some cultural awareness when
communicating in Russian.
• Host a Russian Fair at school and invite
community members. Activities might
include:
- students indicating Russian regions on a
world map
- PA announcements in Russian
- cafeteria serving a variety of Russian
foods
- school radio playing a variety of
Russian music
- hallway television monitors displaying
visuals of Russian regions
- inviting Russian community members to
give demonstrations or talk about
Russian topics
- displaying posters and flags around the
school of Russian regions
• Have students each interview 10 of their
friends about people they admire, past and
present. Form groups and have each group
choose four of these people to examine
further regarding their attributes, fields of
endeavor, contributions to society, and
image. Interview questions might include:
- Have you ever belonged to a fan club?
- Who do you regard as a hero? Have
your ideas about heroes changed over
time?
- What are some of the qualities you
admire in a hero? Why?
After a class discussion about heroes and
role models, invite each student to identify
and write to a personal role model. (Letters
may or may not be mailed.)
• Invite students to improvise social situations
(e.g., greetings, family dinners, tourist
behavior, shopping). Students could draw
situation cards and role-play culturally
appropriate behavior in Russian countries or
regions.
• Suggest that students in groups design a
brochure to encourage students in lower
grades to take Russian and learn more about
Russian culture.
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RECOMMENDED LEARNING
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
RESOURCES

In Grade 12, the outcomes for cultural The learning resources listed here are
understanding emphasize awareness and sensitivity. especially useful for this organizer. See
Students reveal their cultural understanding Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
through daily activities and interactions, as well as resources, including others that might apply
in the assignments they complete. Assessment to this organizer.
should focus on students’ cultural awareness rather
than on their language facility. Russian Regions and Maps
http://www.mapsofworld.com/russian-
• Provide or negotiate criteria for assessing students’ federation/geography/
Russian Fair. Criteria might assess whether they:
- clearly identify key aspects of Russian culture Russian and Global Russian Radio Sites
and its customs http://www.russian-
- offer practical guidelines for interacting with the music.ru/radiolist/index.html
community
- show respect and support for diversity Issues in Modern Russia
- emphasize the mutual benefits of being familiar http://www.russiatoday.com/
with other cultures
- communicate clear, understandable messages
- use appropriate language
• When assessing students’ letters to their hero or role
model, look for:
- clear, understandable information
- examples of Russian influence on members of
the wider community
- use of appropriate vocabulary and structures
• When students role-play various social situations,
look for evidence that:
- the interaction takes place in Russian
- students convey appropriate, relevant
information
- students use a variety of strategies to negotiate
meaning and sustain the interaction (e.g.,
rephrasing, questioning, repeating key words and
phrases)
• When students make brochures encouraging
students in lower grades to learn Russian, look for
evidence that they:
- present the information in an easy-to-understand
and eye-catching manner
- describe benefits of learning Russian and about
Russian culture
- use accurate, appropriate, and complex
information
- incorporate necessary vocabulary, language
structures, and expressions
- display information in a logical way that
enhances meaning

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 INTRODUCTORY RUSSIAN GRADE 11
INTRODUCTION
Introductory Grade 11 is designed for students
who may not have taken Russian 5 to 10.
Successful completion of this course should
provide students with a level of competence that
will allow them to successfully participate in
Russian 11 and 12 courses. Introductory Grade
11 is a four-credit Grade 11 course. However, to
alleviate scheduling pressure on students during
their final two years, it can be offered at the
Grade 10 level.
This course incorporates material from the
Prescribed Learning Outcomes, Suggested
Instructional Strategies, Suggested Assessment
Strategies, and Learning Resources identified for
grades 5 to 10. Introductory Grade 11 is
designed to provide students with an equivalent
preparation for Russian 11 and 12 courses.
A major aim, therefore, is to balance
expectations regarding the emergent language
skills of students who are new to the study of
Russian with a consideration of their ages, life
experiences, and prior knowledge.
In addition to the activities suggested in this
section of the Integrated Resource Package,
teachers may adapt instructional and assessment
activities suggested for earlier grade levels,
taking into account the interests of senior
secondary students.
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 INTRODUCTORY GRADE 11 • COMMUNICATING
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• ask for information, permission, and
clarification and respond accordingly
• recognize and use greetings, expressions of
politeness, and formal and informal forms of
address
• seek information and make suggestions
about everyday activities
• communicate likes, dislikes, desires, and
emotions, giving simple reasons
• describe and exchange information about
activities, people, places, and things
• communicate in past, present, and future
• participate in a variety of meaningful, real-
life situations
• derive meaning in new language situations
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
It is important to develop language-learning
opportunities that incorporate students’
personal interests and reflect meaningful
situations. As students progress and gain
confidence in their Russian skills, they are
expected to apply a growing range of
language-learning strategies. Encourage
students to begin to take risks with the
language.
• Have students in pairs role-play telephone
conversations in which they plan weekend
activities. Each pair should find an activity
both students would enjoy. The plan could
include where they will go, who will go with
them, when they will leave, and what they
will take along.
• Provide frequent opportunities for students
to set and monitor personal goals. For
example, at the beginning of each week or
class students might write down two goals
or intentions such as:
- the amount of Russian they will use in
the class
- new vocabulary or structures they will
use
• Students receive a card that describes either
a specific situation or a specific emotion.
Students then circulate to find a person with
whom they can make a complete sentence
(e.g., Когда у меня экзамен...Я волнуюсь).
Students use this sentence to form the basis
for a role play in which they communicate
how they feel in a particular situation. As a
follow-up activity, students create two
original situations and ask others to respond
by describing how they feel in such
situations.
• Ask students to prepare gift-shopping lists
for their families and friends. Have them
work in pairs to role-play scenes in which
they ask a shopkeeper where they can find
the various items listed and how much they
cost. As a variation, students could describe
the interests and preferences of their family
members and friends, and the shopkeeper
could make suitable gift suggestions.
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING

RESOURCES

Assessment should emphasize risk-taking The learning resources listed here are especially
and participation rather than correctness. useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
To develop effective Russian language skills, complete annotated list of resources, including
students need to focus on communicating an others that might apply to this organizer.
increasing range of information, beginning
with their interests, experiences, and Telephone Converstations
information needs. Telephone etiquette and converstations
http://members.tripod.com/~russian_textbook/to
• When students exchange information in pics/phone.html
interviews or role plays, look for evidence Telephone call phrases
that they are able to: http://www.foreigndocuments.com/pl_cards.htm
- make themselves understood l
- use appropriate pronunciation and
intonation Leisure
- complete activities using only Russian http://www.vocab.co.uk/vocabulary/us/russian/u
- use strategies such as non-verbal nstressed/leisure.htm
communication or visual props to support -leisure vocabulary
their communication Emotions
- recognize and respond to familiar words http://www.engoi.com/en/ru/list/68/list
and patterns
- use patterns and frames they have learned Shopping Expressions/Vocabulary
with less and less support http://masterrussian.com/blshop.shtml
- speak with increasing comfort and http://www.happychild.org.uk/freeway/russian/v
confidence ocab/shoppingoverview.htm
• When giving students opportunities to set
and monitor personal goals, have them
consider such criteria as the following to
assist them in the process:
- I ask and answer questions.
- I try to use as much Russian as possible.
- I use gestures or rephrase when others
don’t understand me.
- I support others when they speak
Russian.
• When students participate in real or
simulated activities (e.g., shopping), note the
extent to which they are able to:
- provide clear messages
- use appropriate patterns for giving
directions and prices
- use intonation, miming, gestures, and
body language to support communication
- use approximate Russian pronunciation
and intonation
- adjust and clarify when
miscommunication occurs

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 INTRODUCTORY GRADE 11 • ACQUIRING INFORMATION
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• extract, retrieve, and process information
from Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• explain acquired information in oral, visual,
and simple written forms
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students are encouraged to use as many
language-learning strategies as they can to
extract key information from authentic
Russian documents and other materials in
order to complete tasks. As students progress,
they can begin to process acquired
information and express it in various age-
appropriate formats.
• Divide the class into groups and give each
group a different section of the same
magazine article. Have each group analyze
and paraphrase its section. Then ask students
to form new groups to share the main ideas
of all sections and arrange them in logical
sequences. Have these groups represent their
collaborative understanding of the article in
a series of cartoon panels or illustrations.
• After students have examined the
entertainment section of a Russian
newspaper, suggest that each student plan an
outing with a friend, using details given in
advertisements such as times, locations, and
possibly reviews. Ask students to exchange
this information with partners.
• Play an audiotape (e.g., song, dramatic
reading, speech) or video and ask students
to:
- list key words related to a topic
- identify words or expressions related to
a central mood or theme
• Have students work in groups to conduct
opinion polls, using simple Russian terms to
determine the range of preferences in the
class regarding everyday activities (e.g.,
sports, music, humor, clothing, restaurants,
food). Post the results or have students
record them on charts or graphs.
• Invite students to select articles, written in
Russian, from magazines, newspapers, or
the Internet. Have them each generate four
questions based on key information. Then
ask students to exchange their articles and
questions with partners, who will read or
view the material and answer the questions.
It is recommended that teachers pre-select
various articles for students to select.
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RECOMMENDED LEARNING
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
RESOURCES

Students in Introductory Russian 11 require The learning resources listed here are
extensive practice and feedback in order to especially useful for this organizer. See
develop basic skills in information acquisition. Appendix B for a complete annotated list of
Integrated communicative tasks, in which they resources, including others that might apply
both acquire and communicate information, can to this organizer.
involve a wide variety of materials and supports.
Cooperative activities are often appropriate. Newspapers
• When students work in groups to read and then http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/russia.ht
paraphrase an article in a series of cartoon panels m
or illustrations, look for evidence that they are
able to: Adverstisements
- identify main events http://englishrussia.com/?p=2203
- include accurate supporting detail http://www.davno.ru/soviet-posters/soviet-
- create logical sequences ads/poster-03.html
• When students use information from the http://www.moviegoods.com/auction_previe
entertainment section of a newspaper, look for w_russia.asp?mgaid=MGblog
evidence that they can: http://entertainmentnow.wordpress.com/200
- find the required information 8/07/13/babylon-ad-russian-movie-
- use the vocabulary and structures they need to poster/
arrange meeting times and places
Students could present their plans to the class, Time
providing opportunities for peer feedback. http://www.alphadictionary.com/rusgramma
• When students report on or represent information, r/time.html
note the extent to which they: http://masterrussian.com/httelltime.shtml
- identify and recount ideas or impressions
- include relevant and accurate detail Question Words
- reproduce Russian words and structures in http://russian.speak7.com/russian_interrogat
understandable form ive_negation.htm
- organize and sequence information
appropriately
• As students work with a greater variety of
Russian information sources, look for evidence
that they are increasingly able to:
- ask appropriate questions to find the
information or details they need
- focus on key words, phrases, and ideas
- make logical inferences based on the language
they recognize
- persevere in making meaning out of language
that seems very difficult at first
- replicate some of the patterns they encounter
- self-monitor, checking on their understanding
and making adjustments as needed
The teacher may wish to develop a self-
assessment checklist that students can use to
record their growth in these areas.

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PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• reflect on, discuss, and respond to
authentic creative works from Russian
culture
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
At this age, students will be able to experience a
range of creative works and may bring in
examples from outside the class. Engagement in
activities increases when students are encouraged
to respond creatively, choosing from a variety of
options (e.g., poster, diagram, video, electronic
response).
• Play a Russian song and suggest students write
lyrics for additional stanzas, create artwork for a CD
cover to promote the song or the artist, or create
music videos.
• Have students research examples of Russian visual
art, for example, paintings, carvings, or sculpture.
Invite them to choose an art form to recreate and
explain what it represents or symbolizes.
• Ask students to examine magazine displays of
Russian fashions and create collages with captions
depicting ways that people in Russian regions dress
for various activities. Invite students to present a
fashion show accompanied by a simple
commentary.
• Have each student read a selection of Russian
children’s stories and then complete one or more of
the following assignments:
- illustrate the story to clarify its meaning
- role-play the story
- retell the story
- change one element of the story throughout to
modernize or update it
- record the story on audio- or videotape to
present to the class
• Present a video or pictures of architecture from the
Russian world. Invite students to note or comment
on what they find appealing. For a classroom
display, have students choose particular aspects of
styles that interest them. Ask them to label their
work, noting architectural time period, geographical
location, and other relevant information.
• Form groups and ask each group to choose a
Russian poem and appropriate music. After students
have practised reading their poems, invite them to
hold a class poetry reading with accompanying
background music. As an extension, students could
discuss their choice of music to reflect particular
poems.
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Students in Introductory Russian 11 should
experience a much wider range of creative
works, particularly literary genres, than
they are able to read or understand
independently. Assessment should focus on
students’ increasing abilities to share and
elaborate on their views and responses. The
teacher can also assess students’ increasing
appreciation of the unique features of and
connections between Russian creative
works and those of other cultures.
• When students respond to Russian songs,
have them work in groups to develop three
or four criteria to use for self- and peer
assessment. For example, they might focus
on:
- openness to new or different ideas
- the incorporation of interesting features
- attention to detail from the original work
- the communication of a clear point of
view
• Before students re-create an art form, work
with them to develop criteria such as:
- includes required information
- presents glyphs (symbols) for important
events
- writes dates in the appropriate number
system
- shows attention to detail of the samples
• When students present creative works, such
as collages, fashion shows, or displays of
architectural styles, look for evidence that
they:
- are willing to go to some effort to
consider works or experiences not
presented in class
- make connections with other
experiences and preferences
- offer reasons and examples to support
their ideas
- are responsive to works of other
students
• Before students prepare representations of
children’s stories or poems, work with
them to develop criteria such as the
following, which can be used for self-,
peer, and teacher assessment:
- conveys theme and mood of the original
RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
The learning resources listed here are especially useful
for this organizer. See Appendix B for a complete
annotated list of resources, including others that might
apply to this organizer.
Music
http://www.sras.org/library_russian_music#rock
Artists
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/nationalities/Russian.ht
ml
http://tars.rollins.edu/Foreign_Lang/Russian/ruspaint.
html
http://www.mokeeva.com/e-modern.htm
http://www.sculpture-spivak.com/
http://www.iconastas.co.uk/stock.asp?Cat=17
Fashion
http://www.mnweekly.ru/lifestyle/20070802/5526527
9.html
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9903E
4D61238F932A25757C0A9629C8B63&fta=y
http://russianfashionweek.com/
http://www.lingualearn.co.uk/learners/ru/fashion.htm
Children’s Stories
http://russian-crafts.com/tales.html
http://folklore.mashaholl.com/index.html
http://nashi-deti.da.ru/
Architecture
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient
&rlz=1T4DVXA_enCA315CA315&q=russian+cat
hedrals&um=1&ie=UTF-
8&ei=fHy1SY3WOInKtQPAvdHVAQ&sa=X&oi
=image_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title&safe=a
ctive
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient
&rlz=1T4DVXA_enCA315CA315&q=russian%20
towers&um=1&ie=UTF-
8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&safe=active
http://architecture.about.com/od/countriescultures/ig/R
ussia-Architecture/
Poetry
http://www.russianlegacy.com/en/go_to/culture/poetry
/russian_poetry.htm
http://www.litera.ru/stixiya/poets.html
Experiencing Creative Works (cont’d)
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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

- draws on original characters and events
- uses detail to develop interest and
engagement
- incorporates elements of the style of the
original
- attempts to use language to create a
specific effect or mood
- conveys a clear view or perspective on
the original

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 INTRODUCTORY GRADE 11 • UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES
PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
It is expected that students will:
• identify the contributions of Russian people to
the world
• identify and compare their own customs to
those of Russian culture
• describe ways in which Russian has
influenced other languages
SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
At this level, students are encouraged to
participate in a variety of cultural
experiences, with a focus on Russian culture.
As their language abilities grow, students
should be given frequent opportunities to
interact in Russian in order to practise using
appropriate communication conventions.
• Encourage students to develop an
understanding of their cultural backgrounds,
including special foods, celebrations, and
artifacts. Invite them to organize displays to
introduce their cultures to the class. Displays
could include samples of food or clothing,
demonstrations, personal objects, photos, or
brief descriptions of special traditions or
important aspects of geography and history.
These displays can serve as a foundation for
activities dealing with Russian culture.
• Create a Russian Hall of Fame. Students
research and nominate candidates from
Russian regions in the fields of Fine Arts
and Literature, Politics, Sports, Science, and
Music. Students must present reasons why
their candidate should be included in the
Hall of Fame. Students then organize a
voting system and hold a vote. They might
also enjoy creating an induction ceremony
into the Russian Hall of Fame.
• Have students brainstorm a list of Russian
words or phrases commonly used in English
and English words or phrases commonly
used in Russian. These may be encountered
in the authentic materials read or heard in
Russian class, or outside of class, such as in
sports broadcasts. Encourage students to
maintain ongoing lists of words or phrases.
As a follow-up activity, students compose
paragraphs or humorous anecdotes using as
many words from their lists as possible.
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INTRODUCTORY RUSSIAN 11 • UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES

RECOMMENDED LEARNING
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
RESOURCES

In students’ first year of Russian assessment of
their understanding of culture will frequently
involve visual representations or the use of
English. Assessment activities should encourage
students to reflect on their own customs as well
as demonstrate an understanding of Russian
culture. Assignments should encourage them to
explore ways of locating up-to-date
information.
The learning resources listed here are especially
useful for this organizer. See Appendix B for a
complete annotated list of resources, including
others that might apply to this organizer.
Cultural Background
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-
etiquette/russia-country-profile.html
http://russian-crafts.com/russian-traditions.html

• When students participate in activities and Famous Russian People

discussions dealing with cultural issues, note http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Russians
the extent to which they: http://knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/List_of
- show an interest in cultures other than their _famous_Russian_people/
own http://www.fanunity.com/nations/ru.php
- share information about their cultures and
customs
- express awareness of and respect for other
ethnic and cultural groups in the community
- recognize Russian words, names, and
derivatives (e.g., place names, sports,
entertainment figures)
• When students investigate and report on
historic or well-known Russian people, discuss
assessment criteria before they begin their
projects. Encourage students to use Russian as
much as possible in their research and
reporting, but recognize that most students will
need to use English for part of their work.
Assessment criteria might include:
- uses a range of resources effectively
- includes relevant details and examples to
add interest and illustrate key points
- shows an awareness of the diversity of
Russian peoples
- offers some insights and thoughtful
speculation
• When students create lists of words or phrases
shared by Russian and English, look for
evidence that students:
- are able to recognize and comprehend the
meaning of the words in their new context
- are interested in relationships between the
two languages
- make an effort to use the words
appropriately

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APPENDIX A
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
Russian 5 to 12
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COMMUNICATING
It is expected that students will:
Grade 5
• ask and respond to simple questions
• present information about themselves
• recognize and use simple greetings and
expressions of politeness
• communicate likes, dislikes, needs, and
wants
• respond to classroom instructions
Grade 6
• make and respond to simple requests
• present information about themselves and
others
• use greetings and expressions of politeness
• identify formal and informal forms of
address
• express preferences and interests
• participate in known and predictable
classroom situations
Grade 7
• ask for and give simple information
• exchange information about themselves
• recognize and use formal and informal
forms of address
• share information about activities and
interests
• participate in classroom activities
• begin to derive meaning in new language
situations
Grade 8
• ask for and give information, permission,
and clarification
• seek information about activities and
interests
• participate in familiar activities (real or
simulated)
• recognize events as past, present, or future
• derive meaning in new language situations
Grade 9
• ask for and give assistance and detailed
information
• share opinions and preferences, giving
reasons
• describe and exchange information about
activities, people, places, and things
• communicate in present and future
• participate in selected, meaningful, real-life
situations
Grade 10
• make suggestions about everyday activities
• communicate needs, desires, and emotions,
giving reasons
• describe events and experiences
• communicate in past, present, and future
• participate in a variety of meaningful, real-
life situations
Grade 11
• explain how to do everyday activities or
procedures
• exchange opinions on topics of interest,
giving reasons and reactions
• describe or narrate events, situations, or
experiences
• use a range of vocabulary and expressions in
past, present, and future
• interact in a variety of meaningful, real-life
situations
Grade 12
• express short- and long-term plans, goals,
and intentions
• exchange ideas, thoughts, and points of
view, giving reasons and reactions
• describe, narrate, and analyse events,
situations, or experiences
• use a wide range of vocabulary, complexity
of expression, and idiom in past, present,
and future
• interact spontaneously in a variety of
meaningful, real-life situations
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ACQUIRING INFORMATION
It is expected that students will:

Grade 5
• identify selected information from Russian
resources to complete meaningful tasks
• express acquired information in oral and
visual forms
Grade 6
• extract selected information from Russian
resources to complete meaningful tasks
• express acquired information in oral and
visual forms
Grade 7
• extract and retrieve selected information
from Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• express acquired information in oral, visual,
and simple written forms
Grade 8
• extract, retrieve, and process selected
information from Russian resources to
complete meaningful tasks
• express acquired information in oral, visual,
and written forms
Grade 10
• retrieve, process, and adapt information
from Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• explain in detail acquired information in oral,
visual, and written forms
Grade 11
• retrieve, research, and use relevant
information from Russian resources to
complete meaningful tasks
• summarize acquired information in oral,
visual, and written forms
Grade 12
• retrieve, research, and analyze information
from Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• synthesize acquired information in oral,
visual, and written forms

Grade 9
• extract, retrieve, and process information
from Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• explain acquired information in oral, visual,
and written forms

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EXPERIENCING CREATIVE WORKS

It is expected that students will:

Grade 5 Grade 9
• respond to creative works from Russian • reflect on and respond to authentic creative
culture works from Russian culture

Grade 6 Grade 10
• respond to creative works from Russian • discuss and respond to authentic creative
culture works from Russian culture

Grade 7 Grade 11
• respond to creative works from Russian • compare, contrast, and respond to
culture authentic creative works from Russian
culture
Grade 8
• respond to authentic creative works from Grade 12
Russian culture • analyze and respond to authentic creative
works from Russian culture

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UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL INFLUENCES
It is expected that students will:
Grade 5
• identify elements of their own and
classmates’ cultural backgrounds
• demonstrate an awareness of Russian
culture in British Columbia
Grade 6
• identify selected characteristics of Russian
culture
• identify elements of Russian culture(s) that
are similar to or different from their own
Grade 7
• identify and share family customs and
routines
• identify elements of Russian culture present
in British Columbia and Canada
Grade 8
• identify and share school and community
traditions
• discuss the activities and interests of young
people in Russian culture
Grade 9
• demonstrate an awareness of contemporary
and traditional customs of Russian culture
• identify and describe similarities and
differences between their own customs and
Russian customs
• describe ways in which English and Russian
have influenced each other
Grade 10
• identify the contributions of Russian people
to Canada and the world
• compare and contrast their own customs to
those of Russian culture
• identify language, expressions, and
behaviours that reflect cultural context
Grade 11
• identify contemporary issues in Russian
culture
• demonstrate an understanding of similarities
and differences between their own culture
and that of Russian
• identify and compare language, expressions,
and behaviours that reflect cultural context
Grade 12
• analyse and discuss contemporary issues in
Russian culture
• analyse and discuss how culture affects
behaviour and attitude
• use language, expressions, and behaviours to
reflect cultural context
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INTRODUCTORY GRADE 11
Communicating
It is expected that students will:
• ask for information, permission, and clarification and respond accordingly
• recognize and use greetings, expressions of politeness, and formal and informal forms of address
• seek information and make suggestions about everyday activities
• communicate likes, dislikes, desires, and emotions, giving simple reasons
• describe and exchange information about activities, people, places, and things
• communicate in past, present, and future
• participate in a variety of meaningful, real-life situations
• derive meaning in new language situations

Acquiring Information
It is expected that students will:
• extract, retrieve, and process information from Russian resources to complete meaningful tasks
• explain acquired information in oral, visual, and simple written forms

Experiencing Creative Works

It is expected that students will:
• reflect on, discuss, and respond to authentic creative works from Russian culture

Understanding Cultural Influences

It is expected that students will:
• identify the contributions of Russian people to the world
• identify and compare their own customs to those of Russian culture
• describe ways in which Russian
has influenced other languages

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APPENDIX B
Learning Resources
General Information
 APPENDIX B: LEARNING RESOURCES · GENERAL INFORMATION
WHAT IS APPENDIX B?
Appendix B consists of general information on
learning resources and selecting learning
resources for the classroom, followed by
annotated lists of locally selected learning
resources.
SELECTING LEARNING RESOURCES
FOR THE CLASSROOM
Selecting a learning resource means choosing
locally appropriate materials, suitable for the
age and interest level of the students. The
process of selection involves many of the same
considerations as the process of evaluation,
though not to the same level of detail. The
Ministry of Education has developed guidelines
to assist with the evaluation and selection of
learning resources in the form of a document
entitled Evaluating, Selecting, and Managing
Learning Resources: A Guide (Revised 2002)
with accompanying CD-ROM tutorial and
evaluation instruments. This document is
available from Government Publications
Services (1-800-663-6105). Content,
instructional design, technical design, and social
considerations may be included in the decision-
making process, along with a number of other
criteria.
The selection of learning resources should be an
ongoing process to ensure a constant flow of
new materials into the classroom. It is most
effective as an exercise in group decision
making, coordinated at the school and district
levels. To function efficiently and realize the
maximum benefit from finite resources, the
process should operate in conjunction with an
overall district and school learning resource
implementation plan. Resources must be
evaluated through a local, board-approved
process.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
There are a number of factors to review when
selecting learning resources:
Content
The foremost consideration for selection is the
curriculum to be taught. Prospective resources
must adequately support the particular learning
objectives that the teacher wants to address.
Teachers will determine whether a resource will
effectively support any given learning outcomes
within a curriculum organizer. This can only be
done by examining descriptive information
regarding that resource; acquiring additional
information about the material from the supplier,
published reviews, or colleagues; and by
examining the resource first-hand.
Instructional Design
When selecting learning resources, teachers
must keep in mind the underlying philosophy of
the curriculum document. The Languages
Template is based on the communicative-
experiential approach, which emphasizes the
purposeful use of language to perform real-life
tasks, share ides, and acquire information.
Therefore, selected resources must support the
strong oral/aural underpinning of the curriculum.
In addition, teachers must consider the
individual learning styles and abilities of their
students, as well as anticipate the students they
may have in the future. Resources should
support a variety of special audiences, including
gifted, learning disabled, mildly intellectually
disabled, and ESL students.
The instructional design of a resource includes
the organization and presentation techniques, the
methods used to introduce, develop, and
summarize concepts, and the vocabulary level.
The suitability of all these components should be
considered for the intended audience. Teachers
should also consider their own teaching styles
and select resources that will complement them.
Technical Design
While the instructional design of a package will
determine the conceptual organization, it is the
technical design that brings that structure into
reality. Good technical design enhances student
access and understanding. Poor technical quality
creates barriers to learning. Teachers should
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consider the quality of photographs, the
illustrations, font size and page layout, and
durability. In the case of video, audible and age
appropriate narration and variation in
presentation style should be considered. When
selecting digital resources, interactivity,
feedback, constructive engagement, usability,
and functionality are important.
Social Considerations
Teachers must consider the appropriateness of
any resource from the perspective of the local
community. An examination of a resource for
social considerations helps to identify potentially
controversial or offensive elements that may
exist in the content or presentation. Such a
review also highlights where resources might
support pro-social attitudes and promote
diversity and human rights issues.
The intent of any Social Considerations
screening process, be it at the local or provincial
level, is not to remove controversy, but to ensure
that controversial views and opinions are
presented in a contextual framework.
Media
When selecting resources, teachers should
consider the advantages of various media. Some
topics may be best taught using a specific
medium. For example, video may be the most
appropriate medium when teaching a particular
skill, since it provides a visual model that can be
played over and over or viewed in slow motion
for detailed analysis. Video can also bring
otherwise unavailable experiences into the
classroom and reveal “unseen worlds” to
students. Software may be particularly useful
when students are expected to develop critical-
thinking skills through manipulation of a
simulation, or where safety or repetition are
factors. Print or CD-ROM resources can best be
used to provide extensive background
information on a given topic. Once again,
teachers must consider the needs of their
students, some of whom learn better from the
use of one medium than another.
USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Teachers are encouraged to embrace a variety of
educational technologies in their classrooms. To
do so, they will need to ensure the availability of
the necessary equipment and familiarize
themselves with its operation. If the equipment
is not currently available, then the need must be
incorporated into the school or district
technology plan.
FUNDING
As part of the selection process, teachers should
be aware of school and district funding policies
and procedures to determine how much money
is available for their needs. Learning resource
selection should be viewed as an ongoing
process that requires a determination of needs,
as well as long-term planning, to co-ordinate
individual goals and local priorities
EXISTING MATERIALS
Prior to selecting and purchasing new learning
resources, an inventory of those resources that
are already available should be established
through consultation with the school and district
resource centres. In some districts, this can be
facilitated through use of district and school
tracking systems. Such systems usually involve
a computer database program (and possibly bar-
coding) to help keep track of a multitude of
titles. If such a system is put on-line, then
teachers can check the availability of a particular
resource via computer.
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A MODEL SELECTION PROCESS resource-based learning.

The following series of steps is one way a school
might go about selecting learning resources.
1) Identify a resource coordinator (e.g., a
teacher-librarian).
2) Establish a learning resources committee.
3) Develop a school vision and approach to
4) Identify existing learning resources.
5) Identify resource priorities.
6) Apply criteria such as those used by the
Ministry of Education to shortlist potential
resources.
7) Examine resources first-hand at a publishers'
display.
8) Make recommendations for purchase.

APPENDIX B ANNOTATIONS

Appendix B comprises a comprehensive list of the resources for learning Russian. The titles are listed
alphabetically and each resource is annotated.

The following chart represents the various elements of information provided within each annotation.

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Music CD
1 General Description

This section provides an overview of the

resource. Posters

2. Media Format

This section tells you what medium the resource Print Materials
is in. Possibilities include but are not limited to:

Audio Cassette Slides

CD-ROM
Software

Community Resource
People / Elders Technology

Film
Video

Flash Cards

3. Title

Games / Manipulatives This section lists the exact title as printed on the
resource.


Hands-on Activities
4. Author

This section identifies the author(s) or

Internet Resources developer(s) of the resource.

5. Caution
Laserdisc / Videodisc
This section tells teachers if the resource might
raise any potentially sensitive issues.

Multimedia 6. Curriculum Organizer(s)

This section tells teachers for which curriculum

organizer(s) the resource is most suited.

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7. Grade Level 10. Supplier

This section indicates the suitable age range for
the resource.
8. Category
This section indicates whether it is a student and
teacher resource, teacher resource, or
professional reference.
This section gives the name, address, telephone
number, fax number, and web address of the
supplier or location of the resource, as well as
the ISBN or order number for the resource,
where applicable. Prices shown here are
approximate and subject to change. Prices
should be verified with the supplier.
11. Copyright Holder

9. Audience This section identifies the copyright holder for

the resource.
This section indicates the suitability of the
resource for different types of students. Possible
student audiences include:

• General
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Students who are:
- gifted
- blind or have visual impairments
- deaf or hard of hearing
• Students with:
- severe behavioural disorders
- dependent handicaps
- physical disabilities
- autism
- learning disabilities (LD)
- mild intellectual disabilities (ID-mild)
- moderate to severe/profound disabilities
(ID-moderate to severe/profound)

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Russian Resources

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Cyrillic Font  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Pack 1
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Eight Russian fonts Supplier: Lexicon Bridge Publishers

are ideal for ads, newsletters, invitations, 202 Bridge Street
signs, logos, decorative Cyrillic TrueType Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
fonts for Windows. Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
http://www.lexiconbridge.com/csw/fp1/fp1_des.htm
Caution: No site liscence available
Price: $35.00
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Азбука  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Павлова, Н.Н. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A primary resource Supplier: Издательство АСТ

for learning the letters of the alphabet, Telephone:
which uses the sound of the letter to Fax:
introduce new vocabulary and reading. Website: http://www.ast.ru
Includes short poems.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-237-00165-3
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1999

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Айболит и Воробей  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Чуковский, К. И. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A children’s story Supplier: Лыткарино Восход

featuring animals. May be read to the class Telephone:
or used for presentations. Fax:
Website: http://www.vosxod.org/tp03.html

Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-87178-014-8
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1992

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Aнглийский для  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Маленьких Девочек и
Мальчиков
Author(s): Grade Level:
Ильчининова, О. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An ESL resource Supplier: Навруз, Ташкент

for native Russian speakers organized Ул. Буюк Турон, 4-1б 700083
around 27 themes. Each page includes RU- Telephone:
EN text with a vocabulary list. Themes Fax:
include: Моя семья, Энн заболела, Website:
Покупки, Лето, Дни недели.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1994

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Атлас Мира  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Притворов, А.П., Бушнев, Grade Level:

А.Н. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A complete atlas Supplier: Издательство АСТ

with ability to access detail in parts of the Telephone:
world. Fax:
Website: http://www.ast.ru
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-17-036035-5
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Басни  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Крылов, И.А. Grade Level:

Редактор: Кузнецова, Л. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of 30 Supplier: Издательство Малыш

illustrated fables. Москва
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.labirint-
shop.ru/pubhouse/528/

Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1979

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Большая Книга Сказок  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
для Самых Маленьких
Author(s): Польской, А. Е. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A children’s reader Supplier: Минск Харвест

and illustrated storybook for use in group Telephone:
reading and discussion. Fax:
Website: http://www.books.ru/shop/books/309728
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 985-433-192-X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1998

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Большой-Маленький  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Высокий-Низкий
Author(s): Гарвина, С., Кутявина, Н., Grade Level:
Топоркрва, И., Щербинина, С. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A book in magazine Supplier: Издательство Академия Развития

format with activities to practise Telephone:
comparison. Fax:
Website: http://shop.top-
kniga.ru/producers/in/66/

Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-7797-0314-0
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2005

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Букварь  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Сапгир, Генрих Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An updated version Supplier: Москва Росмэн

of an elementary student’s first text Telephone:
introducing the letters of the Cyrillic Fax:
alphabet, vocabulary and readings. Website: http://www.rosman.ru
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-257-00834-3
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1999

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Букварь  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Жуков, Н.С. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A child’s first text Supplier:

introducing the Cyrillic alphabet. As a http://www.eksmo.ru/events/news/200901151258-
letter is featured on each page, the book 9699.htm
builds vocabulary beginning with the Telephone:
sound of that letter through the use of Fax:
illustrations and small poems in Russian. Website: http://www.labirint-
shop.ru/books/134065/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 978-5-699-20486-1, 978-5-699-
26466-7
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Вам Не Нужна  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Сорока?
Author(s): Барто, А.А. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Издательство «Содействие»

children’s poetry: toys, animals, weather, Москва, ул. Остоженка, д. 26
movies, trucks. Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
http://www.eksmo.ru/events/news/200901151258-
9699.htm

Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-7607-0008-3
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1992

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Владимир Высоцкий-  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Между Словом и Славой
Воспоминания
Author(s): Карапетян, Давыд Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Lyrics of the songs Supplier: Захаров, Москва

of Russian songwriter Vladimir Vysotskii Telephone:
with a commentary of their impact on Fax:
society. Website: https://www.books.ru/shop/books/28695
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5815902454
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2002

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Вошебная Палочка
Эффективная Методика Развития
Речи
Author(s):
Гурин, Ю. В.
General Description: A collection of
rebus activities for the development of
Russian vocabulary: Случай у реки, Как
ёжик грушу нашёл, Волшебная палочка
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Волшебные Слова
Author(s): Панин, Н.М., Крючкова,
Л.С.,
Мощинская, Н.В.
General Description: A text with reading
passages for students with a vocabulary of
at least 1000 words. This book is organized
into sections, which contain texts in prose
and poetry with supporting questions for
study.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Издательский Дом «Литера»
192131, Санкт-Петербург
Иваирвская ул., 24
Telephone: 812-560-8684
Fax: 812-325-4741
Website: http://www.litera.spb.ru
sales@litera.spb.ru; sales@litera.inc.ru
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 5-94455-608-0
Copyright Year/Holder: 2006
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Издательство «Русский Язык»
103009 Москва К-9
ул. Пушкинская 23
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Price:
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder: 1986
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 118

Вопросы и Ответы в
Картинках
Author(s): Гарвина, С., Кутявина, Н.,
Топоркрва, И., Щербинина, С.
General Description: A book in magazine
format with illustrated animal riddles.
Other topics include fruit, flowers,
vegetables and weather.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Вперёд
Author(s): Nuffiels Foreign Languages
Teaching Materials Project. Russian
Section
General Description: Pupil’s Book Stage
1 Foundation
A program for Learning Russian, which
includes text with accompanying exercises
for elemantary level students.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Издательство Академия Развития
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://shop.top-
kniga.ru/producers/in/66/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 5-7797-0313-2
Copyright Year/Holder: 2005
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: MacMillan Education for the Nuffield
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.booksplanet.ru/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0-333-051882
Copyright Year/Holder: 1968
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 119
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Гарфилд  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Video games in the Supplier: EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Russian language, which are available for 07242 Россия
download to your mobile phone. 3A0 Мьюзик Паблтштнг
EMI Records Limited
Telephone: 812- 495-4855; 812-438-1676
Fax:
Website:
Caution: Note for parents as to the
security features of the mobile cell phone, Price:
which can be compromised.
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: #8664994
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Говорим Правильно  Experiencing Creative Works
Диференцияция Согласных Звуков,  Understanding Cultural Influences
Логопедический Альбом
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Pages of single Supplier: Издательство «Росмен Пресс»

illustrations with vocabulary words, which
practise changes in Russian vowel and Telephone:
consonant sounds, i.e. гости-кости. Fax:
Practise exercises include thumbnail Website: http://www.rosman.ru
illustrations for pairs matching; tongue
twisters, poems
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-2353-00523-6
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2004

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 120

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Говорите Правильно  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
По-русски!
Author(s): Егорова, А, Ф., Спагис, Grade Level:
А.А. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of oral Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

exercises practising the use of various case Telephone:
endings of nouns in the singular and plural. Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1987

Голоса
A Basic Course in Russian, 4th
Edition
Author(s): Richard, Robin; Evans-
Romaine, Karen; Shatolina, Galina;
Robin, Joanna
General Description: A textbook for a
program that balances communication and
structure. This focuses on the development
of listening, speaking, reading and writing
skills. The text provides comprehensive
explanations of Russian grammar,
exercises for structural practice, and
readings on cultural topics.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Pearson/Prentice-Hall Canada
P.O. Box 2500 Lebanon Indiana 46052
Telephone:1 800-848.9500
Fax: 1877-260-2530
Website: http://www.prenhall.com/golosa
k12cs@custhelp.com
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0130986287
Copyright Year/Holder: 2007

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 121

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Голоса  Experiencing Creative Works

A Basic Course in Russian, 4th  Understanding Cultural Influences

Edition
Student Activities Manual
Author(s): Richard, Robin; Evans- Grade Level:
Romaine, Karen; Shatolina, Galina; K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Robin, Joanna
General Description: The student Supplier: Pearson/Prentice-Hall Canada
workbook, which accompanies the Голоса Telephone:
text, 4th Edition. It provides students with Fax:
an opportunity to practise the structural Website: http://www.prenhall.com/golosa
aspects of the Russian language. There are
components which reinforce material from
the audio and video resources.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0131986295
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2007

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Голоса  Experiencing Creative Works
A Basic Course in Russian, 4th  Understanding Cultural Influences
Edition
Author(s): Richard, Robin; Evans- Grade Level:
Romaine, Karen; Shatolina, Galina; K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Robin, Joanna
General Description: Video (VHS) to Supplier: Pearson/Prentice-Hall Canada
accompany the listening/observing Telephone:
exercises in the Голоса text and student Fax:
activities manual. Website: http://www.prenhall.com/golosa
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0132393883
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2007

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 122

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Голоса
A Basic Course in Russian, 4th
Edition
Author(s): Richard, Robin; Evans-
Romaine, Karen; Shatolina, Galina;
Robin, Joanna
General Description: The CD audio with
comprehension/listening exercises to
accompany the exercises in the Голоса text
and student activities manual.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Pearson/Prentice-Hall Canada
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.prenhall.com/golosa
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0132271400
Copyright Year/Holder: 2007

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Грамматика Русского  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Языка
Author(s): Пехливанова, К.И., Grade Level:
Лебедева, М.Н. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A teacher’s Supplier: Русский язык

resource featuring precise explanations of Telephone:
grammatical concepts. Fax:
Website:
http://www.ozon.ru/context/detail/id/928576/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-358-01238-9
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 123

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Жили-Были  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

Миллер, Л.В., Политова Л.В., K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Рыбакава, И.А.
General Description: A paperback Supplier: Златоуст
textbook of 28 lessons incorporating 197101 Санкт-Петербург
learning Russian letters and vocabulary. It Каменноостровский пр. Д-24, Кв24
features speech etiquette, texts with Telephone: 7-812-346-0668
exercises, diagrams and games. Fax: 7-812-703-1179
Has a workbook, purchased separately. Website: http://www.zlat.spb.ru
Sales @zlat.spb.ru
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-86547-281-X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Жили-Были  Understanding Cultural Influences
Рабочая Тетрадь
Author(s): Grade Level:
Миллер, Л.В., Политова Л.В., K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Рыбакава, И.А.
General Description: Supplier: Златоуст
A student workbook of 28 lessons 197101 Санкт-Петербург
incorporating learning Russian letters and Каменноостровский пр. Д-24, Кв24
vocabulary. It includes handwriting Telephone: 7-812-346-0668
exercises, close exercises, written Fax: 7-812-703-1179
responses and phrases questions for Website: http://www.zlat.spb.ru
appropriate answers. Matching text Sales @zlat.spb.ru
purchased separately.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-86547-281-X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 124

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Здоровье  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Редактор: Федорова, Т.В. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A monthly digest of Supplier: АО- Издательский дом

articles about health and lifestyle. 101460 Москва ГСП-4
Бумажный Проезд, 14
Telephone: 250-58-28
Fax:
Email: root@health.mzgvc.mednet.com
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISSN / Order No: 0044-1945
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Здравствуй Москва  Experiencing Creative Works
Тематические Диалоги в Картинках  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

Максимов, В.И. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A text with dialogues Supplier: Издательство «Русский Язык»

arranged in four parts:Клаус Буш изучает 103009 Москва К-9
русский язык, Аня Белова в новой школе, ул. Пушкинская 23
Друзья встречаются в Москве, Поговорим Telephone:
о разном. Complete with RU-En vocabulary Fax:
at back. Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1985

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 125

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Золотые Сказки Для  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Детей
Author(s): Грухко, Елена Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Эксмо

Russian fairytales for children. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.labirint-shop.ru/series/8821/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-699-06209-2
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2008

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Золотые Слова  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Short stories by Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

Russian writers with explanatory notes in Москва
English and a Ru-En vocabulary. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1988

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 126


Играем в Школу
Author(s):
General Description: A method text with
exercises for classroom review of school
vocabulary and numbers.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Играем с Мамой
Author(s): Шилова, К.А.
General Description: A collection of
simple texts, games, tongue twisters,
crossword puzzles, poems, songs, rebuses
and riddles.
Topics include: У меня день рождения,
Новый Год, Режим Дня, В Зоопарке,
Зима
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Центр Раннего Развития
ОНИКС- СПБ, Санкт-Петербург
198020 ул.Лифляндская 4, литер Ц
Telephone: 812-310-7525
Fax:
Website: http://www.onyx.ru
Onyx_spb@mail.ru; mail@onyx.ru
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 5-00430-0
Copyright Year/Holder: 2006
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Издательство «Русский Язык»
103009 Москва К-9
ул. Пушкинская 23
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 5-200-01012-8
Copyright Year/Holder: 1990
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 127
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Играйте с нами-  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
играйте сами
Author(s): Шилова, К., Усманова, Е. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Russian Fun for Supplier: Издательство «Русский Язык»

Everyone a collection of games, 103009 Москва К-9
crosswords and assignments. Games with ул. Пушкинская 23
letters, words, thematic crosswords, picture Telephone:
puzzles and riddles. Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-200-007848-8
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1989

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Игры на Уроках  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Русского Языка
Author(s): Акишина, А., Жаркова, Т., Grade Level:
Акишина, Т. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Board Games, lotto, Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

domino, card games, map games, moving Москва
games, riddles, competitions for use in Telephone:
Russian language classrooms. Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1988

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 128

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Илья Муромец и  Experiencing Creative Works

Соловей Разбойник  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Video games in the Supplier: EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Russian language, which are available for 07242 Россия
download to your mobile phone. 3A0 Мьюзик Паблтштнг
EMI Records Limited
Telephone: 812- 495-4855; 812-438-1676
Fax:
Website:
Caution: Note for parents as to the
security features of the mobile cell phone, Price:
which can be compromised.
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Искра-Iskra  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Editor: Lisa Poznikoff Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A monthly magazine Supplier:Iskra Publications

with articles featuring activities and events
of the Russian Doukhoborcommunity in
Canada. It includes a children’s section
with language activities for ages 5-12.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Box 3024 Castlegar, BC V1H 3H4
Telephone: (250) 365-3613 ext. 27
Fax (250) 365-5477
Website: http://www.iskra.ca
Price:
ISSN / Order No: 00211761
Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 129

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Истоки  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Ломакин, П.И. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A Russian reader Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

with explanatory notes containing common Москва
sayings, riddles, poems, dialogues, Telephone:
documentary paragraphs, excerpts from Fax:
short stories and novels. Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1988

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Квартет  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Крылов, И.А. Grade Level:

Редактор: Гусква, Г.И. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Fourteen illustrated Supplier: Издательство Детская Литература

fables. Москва, http://www.detlit.ru/
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.labirint-
shop.ru/pubhouse/554/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1977

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 130

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Крестьянка  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Редактор: Куприянова, А.В. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A monthly Supplier: АО- Издательский дом Крестьянка

publication in Russian featuring articles on 101460 Москва ГСП-4
health, fashion, travel, movies, celebrations Бумажный Проезд, 14
and food, including recipes. Telephone: 257-36-53
Fax: 257-31-39
Website: http://www.krestyanka.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISSN / Order No: 013022647
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Любимые Песни  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Детства
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Два Жирафа

favorite children’s songs. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.twogiraffes.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1998

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 131

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Малый Атлас Мира  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Топчиан, Я.А. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A complete atlas in Supplier: АСТ Пресс

Russian for use in secondary schools.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
109316 Москва, Волгоградский Проспект 45
Федеральная Служба Геодезии и Картографии
России
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.ast.ru
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 5-85120-030-8
Copyright Year/Holder: 1998

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Мир и Человек  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Географический Атлас
Author(s): Редактор: Жданова, И.К. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A children’s Supplier: Главное Управление Геодезии и

illustrated atlas containing information Картографии при Совете Министров СССР
about the solar system, seasons, Telephone:
hemispheres, physical geography of each Fax:
continent with its plant, animal and mineral Website:
components. http://www.ozon.ru/context/detail/id/3076832/
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1987

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Мир Русских
MIR RUSSKIKH: THE WORLD OF
THE RUSSIANS TEXTBOOK
Author(s): Dabars, Zita; Morris,
George; Stramnova, Tatyana
General Description: A textbook and
exercise book with audiotapes and a guide.
It is linked to the video Русские Темы and
the Resource Guide for this program.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Мой Певый Русский
Словарь
Author(s): Бабай, Н.Г.
General Description: A beginner’s
illustrated dictionary. The resource also
includes vocabulary lists organized with
the question words: кто, что, colours,
adjectives, numbers, verbs and names.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Kendall/Hunt
Telephone:1 800-338-8290
Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com
Price: Text $74.95; Workbook $32.95 Tapes
$99.95
ISBN / Order No: Text 0-7872-2471-5
Workbook 0-7872-2733-1 Tapes 0-7872-3756-6
Copyright Year/Holder: 1997
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Издательство «Русский Язык»
103009 Москва К-9
ул. Пушкинская 23
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 015-01-87-198-87
Copyright Year/Holder: 1987
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 133
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Музыкальная Кошка  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Петрова, И., Позднякова, Я. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A booklet of cloze Supplier: Издательство Литера

activities on a variety of topics. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.literf.spb.ru
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-94455-605-6
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
На Великой Русской  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Равнине
Author(s): Андрианов, Борис Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A Russian reader, Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

which discusses the Russian, Ukrainian and Москва
Belorussian cultures with explanatory notes Telephone:
in English. Chapters include: history, Fax:
pastimes, the village, the city, national Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
costumes, cuisine, traditions, and
handiwork.
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Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 134

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
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 Acquiring Information

Надежда Бабкина-  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Шумел Камыш
Author(s): Надежда Бабкина Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Collection of Supplier: iTunes.com/iTunes.ca

Russian folk songs available in MP3 Telephone:
format. Fax:
Website:
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No: Q1021
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1994

Curriculum Organizer(s):
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 Acquiring Information
Народные Русские  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Легенды
Author(s): Науменко, Т.В. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Астрель, АСТ, ИЗДАТЕЛЬСТВО,

Russian legends ion a collection for Лондон
children based the original format as Telephone:
collected by Afanasiev in 1859. Fax:
Website:
http://www.chtivo.ru/chtivo=3&bkid=798193.htm
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985-13-6246-8
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2005

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Наши Сказки  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Книга Первая
Author(s): Боголюбовская, М. И., Grade Level:
Табенктна, А. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Издательство Детская Литература

Russian folk tales, fairy tales, songs and Москва 103720 Центр М
riddles. Черкасский Пер. №
Telephone:
Fax:
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shop.ru/pubhouse/528/
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-08-001640-X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1991

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Ну Погоди!  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Animated DVD Just Supplier: Russian World, 1003 Main St
You Wait featuring a rabbit who gets into Vancouver, BC CANADA V6A 4L4
numerous scrapes. Included are favorite
children’s songs. Telephone: (604) 687-5762
Fax:
Website:
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Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 136

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Осеняя Сказка- An  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Autumn Tale
Author(s): Baranova, N. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Издательство Прогресс

Russian fairy tales and legends. The Москва
original texts have been adapted and Telephone:
abridged. They are arranged in order of Fax:
increasing difficulty. Footnotes and a Ru- Website:
En vocabulary are provided. http://www.bookseller.ru/publisher.php?n=117
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Curriculum Organizer(s):
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 Acquiring Information
Праздник  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Урожая

Author(s): Mollica, Anthony Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Vocabulary posters Supplier: Soleil Editions Publishers Inc.

on a variety of themes: fruits, vegetables P.O. Box 847, Welland, Ontario L3B 5Y5
and holidays. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.soleilpublishing.com/
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No: RU- 011
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1989

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 137

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Прыжок  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Толстой, Л.Н. Grade Level:

Редактор: Гусева, Г.И. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of 7 of Supplier: Издательство Детская Литература

Tolstoy’s stories for children. Each story Москва
contains a life lesson. Филипок, Котёнок, Telephone:
Девочка и Грибы, Птичка, Лев и Fax:
Собачка, Акула, Прыжок Website: http://www.labirint-
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Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1977

Curriculum Organizer(s):
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 Acquiring Information
Путешествие в Сказку  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Издательство «Росмен Пресс»

rebuses, riddles, crosswords and games. 125124, Москва а/я 64
Telephone: 095-933-7070
Fax:
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-333-00803-0
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Работница  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Редактор: Крылова, З.П. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A monthly Supplier: Издательство Пресса

magazine with articles about topics of 101458 ГСП Москва А-137
interest to women including: fashion, food Бумажный Проезд, 14
and music. Telephone: 257-36-49
Fax:956-90-94
Website: http://www.udp-pressa.ru/ru/
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Audience: General ISSN / Order No: 0131-8047
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Радуга- Книга Для Чтения в  Experiencing Creative Works
Дошкольных Учреждениях  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Крушинская, В.Д., Гураш, Grade Level:

Л.В., K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Бондарь, О.А., Кремсал, Л.В.
General Description: A Russian reader Supplier:
with a collection of poetry, brief stories and Telephone:
fairy tales. Fax:
Website: http://www.alib.ru/
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1990

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 139

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Разноцветные Зверята  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Пляцовский, Михаил Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An assortment of Supplier: Издательство Малыш

short stories, all about animals with many Москва
illustrations. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.labirint-
shop.ru/pubhouse/528/
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-213-00792-9
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1993

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Рассказы  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Чехов, А.П. Grade Level:

Редактор: Гусева, Г.И. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Stories only in Supplier: Издательство Деткая Литература

Russian: Москва
Ванька, Беглец, Мальчики, Каштанка, Telephone:
Белолобый, Лошадиная Фамилия, Fax:
Хирургия, Пересолил, Налим, Тостый и Website: http://www.labirint-
Тонкий, Хамелеон, День за Городом shop.ru/pubhouse/528/
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No:5-08-002236-1
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1989

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 140

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Рассказы Для  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Маленких
Author(s): Толстой, Л.Н. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description:An illustrated Supplier: Издаьельство Детская Литература

storybook, with brief descriptions of what Telephone:
the children are doing on each page. Fax:
Website: http://www.labirint-
shop.ru/pubhouse/528/
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Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1975

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Русские Живопсцы  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Сернеев, А.А. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A resource of Supplier: Белый Город

illustrations and explanation of Russian Telephone:
painters. Fax:
Website: http://www.kniga.ru/books/212689
Caution:
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5779304580
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 141

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Русские Народные  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Сказки
Author(s): Риордан, Джеймс Grade Level:
Редактор: Послепова, Т.А. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A Russian folk tale Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

reader with fairy tales that have an English Москва
commentary and a Ru-En vocabulary. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-200-00436-5
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1990

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Русский Язык 2  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Вятютнев, М.Н., Вохмина, Grade Level:

Л.Л., K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Кочеткова, А.И.
General Description: A Student textbook Supplier: Издательство «Русский Язык»
of 30 units structured around a written text 103009 Москва К-9
or dialogue in each unit. Each unit has a ул. Пушкинская, 23
grammatical component and exercises to Telephone:
reinforce the use of vocabulary. Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
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Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1988

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 142

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Русский Язык 3  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Вятютнев, М.Н.; Вохмина, Grade Level:

Л.Л.; Кочеткова, А.И. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A student textbook Supplier: Издательство «Русский Язык»

of 30 units structured around a written text 103009 Москва К-9
or dialogue in each unit. Each unit has a ул. Пушкинская 23
grammatical component and exercises to Telephone:
reinforce the use of vocabulary. The next Fax:
level of study after level 2. Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
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Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1989

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Русский Язык для  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Гостиниц и Ресторанов
Author(s): Голубева, А., Задорина, А., Grade Level:
Ганапольская, Е. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A beginning course Supplier: Златоуст

in Russian focusing on exchanges in hotels 197101 Санкт-Петербург,
and restaurants. Каменноостровский пер. Д.24 кв.24
Telephone:(7-812) 346-06-68
Fax: (7-812) 703-11-79
Email: sales@zlat.spb.ru
Website: http://www.zlat.spb.ru
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Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:1998

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 143

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Русский Язык:  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Прошлое, Настоящее,
Будущее
Author(s): Горбачевич, Кирилл Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

readings about the Russian language for the Москва
foreign student with commentary in Telephone:
Russian. Topics include: Так Говорили Fax:
Наши Предки, Язык Наших Дней, Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Взгляд в Будущее
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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Русский Язык: Тексты,  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Комментарии и Упражнения
Author(s): Фридман, М., Попова, И., Grade Level:
Куделина, С., Стефанова, Н., Рощина, K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Е.
General Description: A collection of texts Supplier: Издательство Прогресс
from well known Russian writers in an Москва
abridged format. Each text has vocabulary Telephone:
references and exercises and additional Fax:
reading on the topic. Website:
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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Русский Язык, Часть 1  Experiencing Creative Works
My First Russian Book (Third Еdition)  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

Аракин, В.Д.. Самойлова, И.Д. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A text of 35 Supplier:

lessons beginning with simple letters and Издательство «Русский Язык»
vocabulary with these letters. By lesson 33 103009 Москва К-9
all letters have been introduced. Text in ул. Пушкинская 23
each unit becomes increasingly complex. Telephone:
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Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1978

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Русско-Английский  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Разговорник
Author(s): Сорокин, Г.А., Хэджен, Д., Grade Level:
Кувалдин, А.О. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Phrases in this Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

phrasebook is organized according to Москва
topics: weather, travel, sport, greetings, Telephone:
health, theatre, shopping, phone etiquette. Fax:
Each page includes the phrase in Russian, Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
English and a Russian transliteration of the
English phrase
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Cвойства и Назначение
Предметов
Author(s): Чупина, Т.В., Гаврина,
С.Е.,
Кутявина, Н.Л., Топоркова, И.Г.,
Щербинина, С.В.
General Description: A workbook for
discussing objects in the surrounding
world: sports, music, transport…
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Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Сказки
Author(s): Пушкин, А.С.
Редактор: Степченко, Э.
General Description: Three of Pushkin’s
fairytales in Russian. Illusrated.
Сказка о Золотом Петушке
Сказка о Рыбаке и Рыбке
Сказка о Попе и его Работнике Балде
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Curriculum Organizer(s):
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 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Издательство «Акадкмия Развития»
150003, г. Ярославль
Ул. Республиканская, 3
Telephone:
Website: http://shop.top-
kniga.ru/producers/in/66/
secretar@academ.yaroslavl.ru
Price:
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder:
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Издательство Малыш
Москва
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.labirint-
shop.ru/pubhouse/528/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 5-213-00018-5
Copyright Year/Holder: 1989
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 146
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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Сказки и Картинки  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Сутеев, В. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of 13 Supplier: Издательство Деткая Литература

illustrated children’s storis sitable for use Москва 103720 Центр М
with elementary grades and for staging Черкасский Пер. 1
puppet presentations Telephone:
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shop.ru/pubhouse/528/
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No:5-08-003109-3
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1991

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Cловарь Русских  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Личных Имён
Author(s): Петровский, Н.А. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Details regarding Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

2600 Russian names: their diminutive and Москва
patronymic forms and the historical Telephone:
derivation of each name. Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
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Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1980

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Слонёнок  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Сутеев, В. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: ИТС и Евразийский регион

illustrated stories in Russian and English 129010, Москва, Проспект Мира, 18
text. Telephone:
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shop.ru/pubhouse/528/
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-86217-010-3
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1993

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Снегурушка и Лиса  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Толстой, Л. Н. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Tolstoy’s children’s Supplier: Издательство Детская Литература

stories with quality illustrations. Telephone:
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shop.ru/pubhouse/528/
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Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-08-3256-1
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1988

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Cправа, Слева  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Вверху, Внизу
Author(s): Гарвина, С., Кутявина, Н., Grade Level:
Топоркрва, И., Щербинина, С. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A booklet filled Supplier: Supplier: Издательство Академия

with colouring activities that reinforces the
use of various prepositions in sentences.
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Category: Student, Teacher resource
Развития
150003 г. Ярославль
ул. Республиканская, 3 Астрель
Telephone: (495) 615-01-01
Fax:
Website: http://shop.top-
kniga.ru/producers/in/66/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 985-13-4723-X
Copyright Year/Holder: 2005

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Спросите, попросите...  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Формановская, Н.И., Grade Level:

Акишина, А.А.. Акишина, Т.Е. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: For the senior Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

students who are introducing variety into Москва
their speech, a selection of questioning Telephone:
techniques and dialogues arranged on a Fax:
variety of topics. Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
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Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1989

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Так Нельзя, а Так  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Можно и Нужно
Author(s): Образцов, Сергей Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Nine children’s Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

stories about expected behavior, with Telephone:
teching suggestions included. Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
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Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1987

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Тело Человека  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Poster set on Supplier: European language Institute

various themes: The Body. Includes P.O. Box 6, Recanati, Italy 62019
Russian vocabulary, which can be adhered Telephone:
to the poster. Fax:
Website: http://www.elionline.com/en/index.htm
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1988

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 150

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Теремок -The Pretty  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Little Cottage
Author(s): Черняховская, Л.А. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A resource for Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

phrases and conversation building. Москва
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-268-01334-3
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1993

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Тетрадь-  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Коррекционная
Педагогика
Author(s): Виноградова, М.А. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A student workbook Supplier: Издаьельство КАРО

for use in improving speaking skills. Topics
include: Домашние и дикие животные,
транспорт, семья, весна, перелётные
птицы, игрушки, родной город, цветы
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
195279 Санкт-Петербург
Шоссе Революции, 88
Telephone: (095) 965-02-10
Fax: (095) 964-08-46
Website: http://www.karo.spb.ru
Email: moscow@karo.net.ru; karo@peterstar.ru
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 5-89815-667-4
Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 151

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Тошка-Весёлый  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Журнал о Животных
11- 2008-ноябрь
Author(s): Милютенко, Е. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A magazine about Supplier: Эгмонт Россия Лтд.

animals in their natural habitat for 119048 Москва
elementary levels. ул. Усачёва д. 22
Telephone: 495-933-7250
Fax:
Website: http://www.egmont.ru

Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2008

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Улица Сезам-  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Раскраська
Author(s): Not listed. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A colouring book Supplier: Эгмонт Россия Лтд.

with Sesame street type characters and their 119048 Москва
descriptions. ул. Усачёва д. 22
Telephone: 495-933-7250
Fax:
Website: http://www.egmont.ru
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2007

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 152

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Учусь Писать По-  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Русски
Author(s):Соколова, Е.Н. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A booklet for Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

practising handwriting in the Cyrillic Москва
alphabet. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-200-00988-X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1990

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Цветик - Семицветик  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Катаев, Валентин Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A reader with Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

commentary and a vocabulary list in Telephone:
English. Intended for the improvement of Fax:
reading and comprehension. Exercises for Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
assessment are included.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1989

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 153

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Цыплёнок Вечером  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Козлов, Серей Grade Level:

Шульгина, Лидия K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of brief Supplier: http://ejik-land.ru/mist/page21.html

descriptive paragraphs. Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
http://libraries.allbest.ru/childrens/75044.html
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-08-001667-1
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:1993

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Этикет Русского  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Письма
Author(s): Акишина, А., Grade Level:
Формановская, Н. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A phrasebook for Supplier: Издательство «Русский Язык»

letter writing: business letters, official 103012 Москва
letters and personal letters. Includes Старопанский пер. 1/5
phrases for asking and answering Telephone:
questions, introductions, emotional Fax:
response, and direction. Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1986

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 154

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Это Очень Интересно!  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Левин, Вадим Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A student texbook in Supplier: Златоуст

poetry and prose, including fairy tales and 197101 Санкт-Петербург,
tongue twisters. Каменноостровский пер. Д.24 кв.24
Telephone:(7-812) 346-06-68
Fax: (7-812) 703-11-79
Email: sales@zlat.spb.ru
Website: http://www.zlat.spb.ru
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-86547-376-X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Это Очень Интересно!  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Teacher’s Guide
Author(s):Левин, Вадим Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A companion to the Supplier: Златоуст

student text with suggestions for the 197101 Санкт-Петербург,
teacher. Каменноостровский пер. Д.24 кв.24
Telephone:(7-812) 346-06-68
Fax: (7-812) 703-11-79
Email: sales@zlat.spb.ru
Website: http://www.zlat.spb.ru
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-86547-407-3
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 155

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Это Очень Интересно!  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Левин, Вадим Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Reading Passages to Supplier: Златоуст

accompany the program. 197101 Санкт-Петербург,
Каменноостровский пер. Д.24 кв.24
Telephone:(7-812) 346-06-68
Fax: (7-812) 703-11-79
Email: sales@zlat.spb.ru
Website: http://www.zlat.spb.ru
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-86547-3786
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Я Начинаю Учиться  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Соколова, Е., Нянковская, Grade Level:

Н. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Издательство Академия Развития

colouring activities for beginning learners
that include shapes, fruits, vegetables,
numbers, time of day, flowers, trees and
animals.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
150003 г. Ярославль
ул. Республиканская, 3 Астрель
Telephone: (495) 615-01-01
Fax:
Website: http://shop.top-
kniga.ru/producers/in/66/
Price:
ISBN / Order No:5-7797-0324-8
Copyright Year/Holder:2005

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 156

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Я Расту  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Мазнин, И, А. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collections of Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

short poems, counting rhymes, tongue Telephone:
twisters, riddles and songs. Fax:
Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Я Сам  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Сеф, Р.О. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A book in the style Supplier: Издательство «Детская Литература»

of Dr. Seuss with reading passages and Telephone:
supporting exersices. Note the work is in Fax:
cursive writing only. Website: http://www.labirint-
shop.ru/pubhouse/528/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-08-001698-87
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1992

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 157

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Я Читаю, Я Играю и  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Учусь
Author(s): Дурова, Н.В., Рычагова, Grade Level:
Е.С. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A booklet Supplier: Школьная Пресса

containing brief stries for children, which
include questions for discussion.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
127254 Москва, ул. Русmавели д. 10, корп. 3
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.schoolpress.ru/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 5-9219-0228-4
Copyright Year/Holder: 2007

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
12 Chairs  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Gajdaj's film closely Supplier: Lexicon Bridge Publishers

follows Il'f and Petrov's Dvenadtsat' stul'ev, 202 Bridge Street
a classic treasure hunt adventure with a Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Soviet twist. Over a hundred digitized
scenes preserve the original story line, Telephone: 607-277-3981
giving you two hours of full-motion video. Fax:
The software provides links to dialog Website:
transcripts, linguistic, historical, and cultural http://lexiconbridge.com/amazon/sl_ir12.htm
notes, and English glossary.
1 DVD-Rom; 74 Page transcript;
Upgrade available
version 1.1 for Windows;
version 2.0 for Macintosh.
Caution:
Price: $59.50
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 1-58269-000-6
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 158


12 Stories by Mikhail
Zoschenko
Author(s):Zoschenko, Mikhail
Annotated by Larocco, Leslie;
Paperno, Slava
General Description: A CD-Rom of
12 satirical stories. The program allows
the student to read twelve of
Zoshchenko's funniest stories without
fumbling through a glossary or hunting
through a dictionary.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
200 Recipes of Russian
Cuisine
Author(s): Visson, Lynn
General Description: Recipes include
zakuski such as marinated mushrooms,
chopped herring, liver pate and a wide
variety of salads; soups such as borshch,
shchi and okroshka; pirogs, pirozhki and
pel'meni; bliny and blinchiki and many
others.
Caution: all measurements in metric
units.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Lexicon Bridge Publishers
Telephone: 607-277-3981
Fax:
Website:
http://www.lexiconbridge.com/12TALES/12Tales.htm
Price: $25.00
ISBN / Order No: ISBN 1-58269-004-9
Copyright Year/Holder:
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Lexicon Bridge Publishers
202 Bridge Street
Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
http://www.lexiconbridge.com/books/visson_cb.htm
Price: $15.60
ISBN / Order No: 5-93439-037-0
Copyright Year/Holder: 2001
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 159
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
ACTR Newsletter  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): American Council of Grade Level:

Teachers of Russian K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Quarterly Supplier: American Council of Teachers of

Newsletter for teachers regarding issues in Russian
Russian language education. Contains Telephone:
sample lessons, language strategies. Fax:
Articles in Russian and English. Website: www.actr.org
Caution: requires membership in ACTR
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
The Adventures of  Understanding Cultural Influences

Cheburashka and
Friends
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A DVD featuring Supplier: Amazon

Cheburashka, who was discovered in a Telephone:
box of oranges and has an accordion- Fax:
playing crocodile named Gena as a best Website: www.amazon.com
friend. Includes songs that have become
Russian children’s classics.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: none
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1972

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 160

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
ALM Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Liapunov, Marina Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An audiolingual Supplier: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, n.d.

approach, which contains dialogues, Telephone:
grammar exercises, and selection for Fax:
reading. It has good grammar explanations Website: http://www.harcourt.com/
and is easily adaptable to communication
oriented methodology
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: none
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1995

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
The American Association  Understanding Cultural Influences
for the Advancement of
Slavic Studies
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: The organization Supplier:

dedicated to the advancement of Telephone:
knowledge about the former Soviet Fax:
Union (including Eurasia) and Eastern Website: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~aaass/
and Central Europe. The AAASS
supports teaching, research, and
publication relating to the peoples and
territories within this area.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 161

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
American Association of  Understanding Cultural Influences

Teachers of Slavic and

East European
Languages
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This association Supplier:

exists to advance the study and promote the Telephone:
teaching of Slavic and East European Fax:
languages, literatures, and cultures on all Website: http://www.aatseel.org/
educational levels. Provides a monthly
newsletter.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Animation for Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Conversation
Author(s): Merrill, Jason; Mikhailova, Grade Level:
Julia; Alley, Maria K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Drawing on numerous Supplier: Focus Publishing

classics of Russian animation, this text is Telephone:
designed for a wide range of learners from Fax:
advanced novice to intermediate to provide Website:
interesting authentic cultural materials in the http://www.pullins.com/txt/Russian.htm
study of the language.
Caution:
Price: $29.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 978-1-58510-310-2
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2008

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 162

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Anna Akhmatova: A  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Poetic Pilgrimage
Author(s): Haight, Amanda Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Oxford University Press

poems suitable for study in class. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.chapters.ca
Caution:
Price: $12.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0192827499976
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1990

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Annie-Anya A Month in  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Moscow
Author(s): Trivas, Irene Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An illustrated Supplier: Orchard Books

storybook about a five year old girl who 95 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10016
spends an month in Russia learning Telephone:
Russian words, making friends and Fax:
exploring the city. Website: http://www.orchardbooks.co.uk/
www.amazon.com
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-531-05452-7; 0-531-08602-X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 163

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Basic Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Book 1
Author(s): Fayer, Mischa A. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A texbook with 28 Supplier: National Textbook Company

units. Each Unit has a text, dialogue, rules Telephone:
for communication, pronunciation and Fax:
grammar, practise exercises, translation Website:
and questions. It has a teachers answer key
and accompanying workbook of student
exercises for each unit and sample written
tests.
Caution: Out of Print, but available form
suppliers. Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1994

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
BBC News in Russian  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: News clips with Supplier:

sound bytes that are updated on a daily Telephone:
basis. Available for use an authentic Fax:
material in class. Website:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/russian/news/default.stm
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 164

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Beginner's Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Farmer, Rachel Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Twenty lessons: Supplier: NTC Publishing Group

greeting people, talking about places in 4255 West Touhy Avenue,
town and where they are, giving directions, Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712-1975
saying what you want, living in a hotel, talk Telephone: 800-323-4900
about time and free time activities. Lessons Fax: 800-998-3103
include dialogues, grammatical instruction,
Website: www.amazon.com
and numerous exercises. Appendices
include a set of review tests, answers to the
exercises, and a grammar summary.
Caution: NTC is our of business, but there
are other suppliers. Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 007142461X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2003

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Beginning Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Second Revised Edition
Author(s): Leed, Richard L., Grade Level:
Nakhimovsky, Alexander D. and K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nakhimovsky, Alice S.
General Description: Two volumes with Supplier: Slavica Publishers, Inc.
10 lesson each. Cornell University has Telephone:
produced a complete set of computer Fax:
exercises for the IBM PC, XT or AT to Website: http://www.slavica.com/
accompany this text.
Caution:
Price: Volume 1 $15.95, Volume 2 $16.95,
Teacher’s Manual $2.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-89357-222-5
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1991

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 165

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
The Big Silver Book of  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Russian Verbs
Author(s): Franke, Jack Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This book has 555 Supplier: McGraw-Hill

fully conjugated verbs as well as a 2000 Telephone:
verb index. The top 50 verbs are fully Fax:
explained and examples of usage are given. Website: www.chapters.ca
There is a verb index of irregular verbs
with tense profiles, various forms and
usage.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 007143299X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2005

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Bilingual Baby DVD  Understanding Cultural Influences
Volume 6: Introduce your child to
Russian
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A DVD which Supplier: World of Reading, Ltd.

teaches Russian in an Immerion P.O. Box 13092
format. The child only hears the Atlanta, GA 30324-0092
language being taught. Russian words Telephone:
appear on screen (phonetically only) to Fax: 404-237-5511
help readers and to reinforce what they Website: http://www.wor.com/shopping/
see and hear. Small on-screen words
appear in English so parents can learn
too!
Caution:
Price: $16.50
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 166

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works

Bilingual Wall Map of  Understanding Cultural Influences

Russia
Author(s): Powers, Eileen; Antczate, Ed; Grade Level:
Dana, Robert; Gagliuso, Robert K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: The first entirely Supplier: RIS Publications

bilingual map of Russia published in the Telephone:
US since the collapse of the USSR. It Fax:
includes topographical features, digital, Website: www.russianlife.com;
GIS data and all major cities, www.russianlife.net
administrative areas, waterways, lakes,
regions and roadways in Russian and her
bordering states. Colour, 40”X 60”
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 1880100355
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1996-2008

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Bol’shaya Kniga o  Experiencing Creative Works

Cheburashke I  Understanding Cultural Influences

Krokodile Gene
Author(s): Uspenskij, E. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A children’s Supplier:

storybook featuring the cartoon Telephone:
Cheburashka and his crocodile friend Gena. Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: none
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2004

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 167

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Brilliant: A New  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Place for a Way of
Life
Author(s): Verigin, Ernie; Lucas Grade Level:
Natalie K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This book is a Supplier: West Kootenay Early Childhood Educational
children’s historical novel depicting Diversity Group
life in one Doukhobor communal Telephone:
village circa 1914 within the Lordly Fax:
era of 1908 to 1924. Although the Website:
main characters in the story are http://www.livinglandscapes.bc.ca/cbasin/doukhobor/intro-
fictional, their experiences are to-book.html
authentic.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-9685230-0-5
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1999

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Brilliant Cultural  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Centre
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: The Brilliant Supplier: USCC

Cultural Centre serves local Doukhobors as Telephone: 250-365-3613
a prayer home, meeting and convention Fax:
hall, and as a performance and cultural Website: http:
activities center. It contains various //usccdoukhobors.org/bccentre/
historical and cultural displays. brilliantculturalcentre.htm
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Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 168


The Case Book for
Russian
Author(s): Janda, Laura A.;
Clancy, Steven J.
General Description: A volume on the
semantics of Russian cases. Contains a
chapter for each case plus an appendix,
which contains the Russian spelling rules
and declension tables for nouns,
adjectives, pronominal form, numbers,
and names. A CD-ROM accompanies the
text.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Teacher resource
Cheburashka Ukhodit v
Narod
Author(s): Uspenskij, E.
General Description: An animated story
of Cheburashka’s adventures.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Slavica
2611 E. 10th St.,
Bloomington, Indiana 47408-
Telephone: 812-856-4186
Fax: 2603 877-752-8422
Website: http://www.slavica.com/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0893573078
Copyright Year/Holder:
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Biblioteka Detskoj Klassiki
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com
Price: $13.00
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder: 2006
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 169
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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Cheburashka with an  Understanding Cultural Influences

Orange
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: More adventures of Supplier:

Cheburashka, suitable for primary and Telephone:
elementary children. Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: none
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Christmas in Russia  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Passport Books Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A documentary with Supplier: Passport Books

information about Christmas in Old Russia, Telephone:
Soviet Russia, the stale of the Snow Fax:
Maiden and customs in the Russian Website: www.amazon.com
Rennaisance. Includes crafts, recipes and
Russian carols.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-8442-4291-8
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 170


Chtenia- Readings
Author(s): various
General Description: A monthly journal
containing readings on a single topic per
issue. Articles have included fiction and
non-fiction pieces about culture, art,
politics and life.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Chto ia videl / What I
Saw
Author(s): Zhitkov, Boris; Leed,
Richard L.; Paperno, Lora
General Description: A reader designed
for beginning-intermediate students of
Russian. Consists of the text of the
children's story 'What I Saw' by Zhitkov,
with glosses on facing pages. Includes a
Russian-English glossary at the end.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Russian Information Services, Inc.
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.chtenia.com
Price:
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder: 2007 to present
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Slavica, Columbus. Ohio
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.slavica.com/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0893571830
Copyright Year/Holder:
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 171
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Civilizations.ca  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A site maintained by Supplier:

the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Telephone:
Includes historical pictures, sound clips as Fax:
well as numerous articles and links. Website:
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/
cultur/doukhobors/dou01eng.shtml

Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Colloquial Russian: The  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Complete Course for Beginners
Author(s): le Fleming, Svetlana; Grade Level:
Kay, Susan E. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A textbook and Supplier: Routledge

audio- cassettes, which begin with a brief
introduction of pronunciation, and the
writing system of the Russian alphabet.
Contains twenty chapters, with grammar,
vocabulary, improvisational dialogues,
translation, and interactive exercises.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
270 Madison Avenue, New York, New York
10016-0602
Telephone: 212-216-7800
Fax: 212-244-1563
Website: http://uz-translations.net/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0415161428
Copyright Year/Holder: 2003

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 172

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Colloquial Russian 2:  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
The Next Step in Language
Learning
Author(s): le Fleming, Svetlana; Grade Level:
Kay, Susan E. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A course that has Supplier: Routledge

fourteen thematic lessons, covering Russia
and the Russian language, transport,
tourism, migration, sports, cultural life in
Russia, the mass media, education,
Russian society, the health service, and
the internet. Accompanied by two audio
cassettes, sold separately.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
270 Madison Avenue, New York,
New York 10016-0602
Telephone: 212-216-7800
Fax: 212-244-1563
Website: http://uz-translations.net/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0415261163
Copyright Year/Holder: 2003

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Colour and Shape Bingo  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An English Supplier: Trend Enterprises Inc.

language game easily used for learning any Telephone:
second language. Fax:
Website: www.trendenterprises.com/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General Bar code: 0-78628-86088-7
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 173

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
The Complete Idiot’s  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Guide to Learning
Russian
Author(s): Froehlich, Christopher Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A source for Supplier:

beginning learners who do not yet have a Telephone:
knowledge of the Cyrillic alphabet. It Fax:
contains many cuktural notes and idiomatic Website: www.amazon.com
expressions.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 9781592575855
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Continuing With  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Russian
Author(s): Townsend, Charles E. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An excellent follow Supplier: Slavica Publishers, Inc.

up to elementary and intermediate Telephone:
textbooks. Clear and useful grammatical Fax:
notes and a good sampling of translation Website: http://www.slavica.com/
from English to Russian. Each chapter is
introduced by a reading text.
Caution:
Price: $24.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-89357-085-0
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1989

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 174

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Conversations Around  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
the World
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: The CDROM Supplier: Athelstan

consists of a series of conversations Telephone:
recorded by native speakers and illustrated Fax:
using simple drawings. Students can listen Website: http://www.athel.com/
to the conversations, see a translation if
required, record themselves, answer
comprehension questions or play a game
related to the language in the conversation.
Caution:
Price: $16.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: none
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Dialog One: Pervyj  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Dialog
Third edition
Author(s): Д. Д. Рикс, Ю. Ю. Дешериева, Grade Level:
Л. Б. Трушина K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This text is Supplier: Collets International Booksellers

produced under the auspices of the British Telephone:
Council and the Soviet Ministry of Fax:
Secondary Education designed for use in Website:
Secondary Schools. Excellent http://www.biblus.ru/Default.aspx?book=565b1f0a9
illustrations, taped supplement, teaching
manual.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: none
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1989

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 175

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Dictionary of Russian  Understanding Cultural Influences

Slang & Colloquial

Expressions
Author(s): Shlyakhov, Vladimir; Adler, Grade Level:
Eve K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Aprovimately 4500 Supplier:Barron’s Educational Services

russian expressions and their popular Telephone:
meanings that you won’t find in a standard Fax:
Russian-english dictionary. Website: http://www.barronseduc.com/
Caution: Contains some profanity and
obscene expressions Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-8120-9085-3
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1995

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Dictionary Skills  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Schwarz, Linda Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A workbook for Supplier: Renyi Inc.

developing dictionary skills. Topics for 355 Adelaide Street West
practise include occupations, around the Suite 400
house, the body and building. Toronto, ON M5V 1S2
Telephone (416)586-009
Fax: (416) 586-0140
Website: http://www.whsmith.co.uk/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: none
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1991

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 176


Disney «Винни и Его
Друзья»
8-2008-август
Author(s): Кокорина, О.
Ред. Милютенко, Е.
General Description: A storybook in
magazine format featuring stories for
puppet plays, articles about nature and
related exercises and activities.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Doukhobor Discovery
Centre
Author(s):
General Description: A website featuring
the local Doukhobor Village Museum,
which will introduce you to Doukhobor
culture and their unique lifestyle as it
evolved in the Kootenay region of British
Columbia from 1908 to 1938.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Эгмонт Россия Лтд.
119048 Москва
ул. Усачёва д. 22
Telephone: 495-933-7250
Fax:
Website: http://www.egmont.ru
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 062388
Copyright Year/Holder: 2008
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Larry Ewashen, Curator
112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4M5
Telephone: 250-365-6622
Fax:
Website: http://doukhobor-museum.org/
Price:
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder:
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 177
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Doukhobor Dugout  Understanding Cultural Influences

House
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Russian Doukhobors Supplier:

fled their homeland and settled in the Telephone:
Blaine Lake area of Saskatchewan, Canada. Fax:
They adapted to the harshness of their Website:
environment by digging into the North http://www.doukhobordugouthouse.com/
Saskatchewan River ravine, where they
built a dugout house, in the style of houses
in the Caucasus. The museum is open in
summer.
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Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Doukhobor Geneology  Understanding Cultural Influences

Website
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This site is Supplier: Doukhobor Geneology Website.

dedicated to the reclamation, discovery, Telephone:
collection, preservation and freesharing of Fax:
information relatd to Doukhobor family Website: http://www.doukhobor.org/
history.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 178

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Dyadya Fedor idet v
shkolu, ili Nensi iz
Interneta v Prostokvashino
Author(s): Uspenskij, E.
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A children’s Supplier:

animated storybook featuring Uncle Fyodor Telephone:
and his adventures in the land of Fax:
Prostokvashino. Website: www.amazon.com
Caution:
Price: $5.00
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: none
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Embassy of the Russian  Understanding Cultural Influences
Federation in Canada
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Press Releases and Supplier:

information about education, travel, Telephone:
economy and trade. Fax:
Website: http://www.rusembcanada.mid.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 179

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

EMC World Language  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Flash Cards
Author(s): EMC Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A box of 400 Supplier: World Language, Inc.

laminated flash cards (8 1/2" x 10") Telephone:
which feature colorful, illustrations Fax:
on one side and identification of the Website: www.worldlanguage.com
object in English, Russian and other
languages on the other. Includes
photo-realistic art, updated
vocabulary and new categories:
appliances and technology
Caution:
Price: $450.00
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 500597
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
English-Russian Phrase  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Book
Author(s): Черняховская, Л.А. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A phrasebook Supplier: Издательство Русский Язык

containing the information by category of Москва
need. Each page has three columns, the Telephone:
English phrase, its Russian counterpart and Fax:
a transliterated phrase in English letters to Website: http://www.rus-lang.ru/
assist with pronuncation.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-200-00761-5; 0569-09216-8
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1989

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 180

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Everyday Situations in  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Russian
Author(s): Alekseev, Valery; Gerber, Grade Level:
Monika K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A teaching kit that Supplier: National Textbook Company

contains overheads and a teacher’s manual. 4255 W. Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood, Illinois,
This program provides students with 60646
snapshots of Russian life that can be used Telephone:
to develop vocabulary, encourage Fax:
communication and create dialogues in Website: www.amazon.com
situations such as: На улице, в метро, в
универмаге, в кафе, на рынке, на даче.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:0-8442-4257-8
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1995

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
First Reader in Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Rolbin, Ann Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A booklet of 27 Supplier: National Textbook Company

brief reading passages, which provide 4255 AW. Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood, Illinois,
insight into aspects of modern Russian USA 60646-1975
culture. The vocabulary contains common Telephone:
words and the grammatical structures are Fax:
controlled for simplicity. Website: www.amazon.com
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-8442-4281-0
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1995

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 181

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
First Reader In Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Teacher’s Guide
Author(s): Rolbin, Ann Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This teacher’s guide Supplier: National Textbook Company

includes suggestions for additional Telephone:
classroom activities and exercises to Fax:
reinforce concepts in the text, answers to Website: www.amazon.com
questions are provided.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-8442-4282-9
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1995

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
The First Thousand  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Words in Russian
Author(s): Amery H.; Kirilenko, K.; Grade Level:
Cartwright S. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An attractive, Supplier: Usborne Publishing Ltd.

amusing book that provides a wealth of Usborne House, 83-85 Saffron Hill
vocabulary. Russian words are in London EC1N 8RT
associaltion with objects in use, ensuring Telephone:
effective longterm-learning. Stresses and Fax:
pronunciation guide included as well as Website: www.chapters.ca
audio-pronunciation on an associated
website.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2005

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 182

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Focus on Russian: An  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Interactive Approach to
Communication
Author(s): Rosengrant, Sandra F.; Grade Level:
Lifschitz, Elena D. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A Russian course Supplier: John Wiley and Sons

which contains twelve thematic units,
including chapters on food, homes, clothing
and appearance, personality traits,
relationships, grooming and sleep, health,
transportation, travel, education, family,
and intellect. Accompanied by an
audiotape.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Customer Care Center - Consumer Accounts,
10475 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, New York,
Telephone: 877-762-2974
Fax: 800-597-3299
Website: www.wiley.com
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0471109983
Copyright Year/Holder: 1996

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Fundamental Digital Library,  Understanding Cultural Influences

Russian Literature and

Folklore
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An information Supplier:

system instituted by the Gorky Institute of Telephone:
World Literature. The principal thematic Fax:
sections are literature and folklore studies, Website: http://feb-web.ru/index.htm
the literature of old Russia, Russian
literature of the 18th, 19th and 20th
centuries, and folklore.
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Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 183

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Gazeta.ru  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An online Supplier:

newspaper with current news, commentary, Telephone:
and cartoons on Russia, covering politics, Fax:
economy, everyday life, culture, and sports. Website: http://www.gazeta.ru/
Also offers a classified advertisement
section and weather reports for major
Russian and foreign cities.
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Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Getting around Town in  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Russian: Situational
Dialogs
Author(s): Paperno, Lora; Sylvester, Grade Level:
Richard D. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A phrasebook, Supplier: Slavica

which focuses on colloquial language, and
useful phrases and sentences, and gives
their translations and equivalents in
English. Comprises 14 units: using a public
telephone, telephone conversation,
transportation, grocery store, and at the
movies.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
2611 E. 10th St.,
Bloomington, Indiana 47408-2603
Telephone: 812-856-4186
Fax: 877-752-8422
Website: http://www.slavica.com/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0893571717
Copyright Year/Holder:1987

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 184

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Glossword  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A web site with a Supplier:

large selection of two-way dictionaries for Telephone:
Russian and other languages. Offers Fax:
specialty dictionaries, covering Russian Website: http://glossword.info/catalog/
slang, automobile terms, computer terms,
criminal argot, telecommunications.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2004

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Grand Forks USCC  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Ladies Organization
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A group of Supplier: Grand forks USCC Ladies Organization

volunteers who assist in community Telephone:250-442-8252
functions. They sponsor many local Fax:
events and willingly work with youth Website:
to pass on traditional cooking skills. http://usccdoukhobors.org/usccladies/usccladiesgf.htm
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 185

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Hello Russia! 2.0  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Kirsch, Tatiana Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A conversational Supplier: OK! Software,

course with 11 dialogues based on real life
situations, and includes 715 English-
Russian phrases in 28 categories with
animation clips. Contains talking English
to Russian dictionary with 3247 words.
Provides recording of voice and playback
function.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
West Lafayette, Indiana
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.oksoftware.net/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 1888382007
Copyright Year/Holder: 1997

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Historical Brilliant  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Bridge
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A national historic Supplier: Brilliant Suspension Bridge Restoration

site, the historical Brilliant Suspension Committee
Bridge is located just upstream from the Telephone: 250-365-3613
confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Fax:
Rivers, approximately 6 kilometers north of Website:
Castlegar along highway 3A.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 186

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Hospitality:  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Cooking the Doukhobor Way
Author(s): Centennial Cookbook Grade Level:
Committee, K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Union of Spiritual Communities of
Christ
General Description: A collection of Supplier: Union of spiritual Communities of
traditional and contemporary vegetarian Christ, P.O. Box 760, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0
recipes as compiled by members of the Telephone: 250-442-8252
Russian speaking Doukhobor population in Fax:
Canada. Website: www.usccdoukhobors.org
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
In Search Of Orlovsky:  Experiencing Creative Works
A Video Mystery and Resource  Understanding Cultural Influences

Manual
Author(s): American Council Teachers Grade Level:
of Russian (Corlac) K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: 12 episodes with Supplier: Kendall/Hunt

two main characters trying to solve a Telephone:
mystery. Students learn about the lives of Fax:
nine Russian characters from various Website: http://www.kendall/hunt.com
backgrounds. The video is created so it can
easily supplement any Russian book.
Caution:
Price: $99.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-7872-3942-9
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1997

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 187

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Kalmakov, John  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Of Doukhobor Supplier: John Kalmakov

background, John Kalmakov has been Telephone:
painting and exhibiting his artwork locally Fax:
since the 1970's. His graphic design work Website: http://members.shaw.ca/kalmakov/
frequently appears in periodicals and
brochures as well as on various covers,
posters and banners in both the Russian and
English speaking community.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Komsomolskaya pravda:  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An online newspaper Supplier:

with current news from Russia. The main Telephone:
menu lists five areas of news coverage-- Fax:
politics, economy, culture, daily life, and Website: http://spb.kp.ru
sports-- as well as horoscopes and
television broadcast schedules. News items
are listed with headings and short
summaries.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 188


Kootenay USCC Ladies
Author(s):
General Description: A group of
volunteers who gather monthly to bake
bread and make lapsha, a traditional egg
noodle. They sponsor many local events
and willingly work with youth to pass on
traditional cooking skills. These
volunteers invite school classes to visit
and learn the art of making bread and
lapsha. Field trips can be arranged by
contacting the USCC Ladies executive
committee.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Langensheidt Pocket
Russian Dictionary
Author(s): Wedel, e.; Romanov, A.
General Description: A simplified
dictionary, easy to use with beginning
students.
Caution: May be out of print
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Kootenay USCC Ladies Committee
Telephone: 250-365-3613
Fax:
Website:
http://usccdoukhobors.org/usccladies/usccladies.htm
Price:
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder:
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier:
Telephone: (095) 939-3381
Fax:
Website: http://www.ast.ru
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 5-88505-014-7
Copyright Year/Holder: 1964
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 189
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
LARC: Digital Media  Understanding Cultural Influences

Archive
Author(s): Language Acquisition Grade Level:
Resource Center K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An online archive of Supplier: Langugage Acquisition Resource

digital materials for use in foreign language Centre
teaching. The pages for most languages offer Telephone:
QuickTime files with videos of various Fax:
cultural phenomena, such as festivals, foods Website: http://larcdma.sdsu.edu
and shopping, or practice scenarios for the
Oral Proficiency Interview.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2004

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Learn Russian Now!  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Version 10
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Learn Russian Now! is Supplier: Transparent Language

an immersion program that enables learners 12 Murphy Drive, Nashua, NH
take basic vocabulary and quickly progress to 03062 USA
more advanced comprehension and use.
Grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, Telephone: 603-262-6300
pronunciation skills, and more are emphasized Fax: 603-262-6476
through the use of native language texts, Website: http://www.transparent.com/
videos, and stories that immerse the user in
the Russian language and provide
opportunities for language investigation, skill-
building and role play.
Caution:
Price: $62.96
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 190

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Let’s Talk About Life:  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
An Integrated Approach to
Russian Conversation
Author(s): Tall, E.; Vlasikova, V. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Intended for Supplier: Wiley & Sons

conversational course work at the Telephone:
intermdiate level and beyond. This text Fax:
has a teacher manual and tape. Website:
http://ca.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-
0471309397.html
Caution:
Price: $71.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 978-0-471-30939-0
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:1996

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Listen to the Slavic  Understanding Cultural Influences

Languages
Author(s): Houtzagers, Peter Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A website with Supplier:

audio files of written texts for six Slavic Telephone:
languages, including Russian. The texts Fax:
with accompanying audio files include The Website:
Birth of Jesus, The Good Samaritan, http://odur.let.rug.nl/~houtzage/listen.html
Winnie the Pooh, and Alice in
Wonderland. Users may listen to each
audiofile while reading a bilingual script.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2003

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 191

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Master Russian  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A site devoted to Supplier:

Russian language learning resources. Includes Telephone:
grammar and pronunciation lessons, as well as Fax:
links to exercises, puzzles, jokes, music, Website: http://masterrussian.com/
literature, proverbs, tongue twisters, and
more. Also includes links to Russian websites
for rock groups, magazines and newspapers,
and radio stations, as well as links to several
shareware and freeware vocabulary and
grammar tutors.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2004

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An online catalogue of Supplier:

Russian books and periodicals, providing Telephone:
titles published the in last ten years: Fax:
dictionaries, encyclopedias, classic and Website: http://www.mkniga.ru/
modern Russian literature, music, art, culture,
society, history, Contains a search engine
allowing for book searches by author, title,
publisher, year, or ISBN. Also provides links
to 17 periodicals. Orders can be placed online.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 192

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Modern Russian Culture  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Leighton, Lauren G. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: an audio-visual Supplier: Lexicon Bridge Publishers

course of thirty-eight lectures on modern 202 Bridge Street
Russian culture (from the eighteenth Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
century to our time) presented in a series of Telephone: 607-277-3981
Video DVDs and one Reference Disc Fax:
(DVD-ROM or CD-ROM) Website: http://lexiconbridge.com/
The lectures are divided into five thematic
units:
Moscow. St. Petersburg, Soviet Russia,
Russia in Art, Russia in Transition
Caution:
Price: $250.00
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 1-58269-026-X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2005

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Mosaic: A Journal for  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Language Teachers
Author(s): Editors: Mollica, Anthony; Grade Level:
Pirrulescu, Mihaela K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A Canadian Journal Supplier: SOLEIL Publishing Inc.

for second language teachers published
four times a year.
P.O. Box 847, Welland ON L3B 5Y5
Telephone: (905) 788-2674
Fax: 1-800-261-0833
Website: www.soleilpublishing.com
mosaic@soleilpublishing.com

Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISSN No: 1195-7131
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 193

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Moscow Metro Website  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: The official website Supplier:

of the Moscow metro. Four sections are of
particular interest: the metro map, the
fares, art and information sections. Also
available is an English language version
and map.
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.metro.ru/
http://engl.mosmetro.ru/
http://www.wtr.ru/moscow/eng/metro/metro.html

Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Nachalo: Volumes 1 and  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
2
Author(s): Lubensky, Sophia; Ervin, Grade Level:
Gerard L.; McLellan, Larry K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A student and Supplier: McGrw-Hill

annotated teacher’s edition in two volumes,
student workbook and laboratory manual in
two volumes, video program, video guide,
audio program with instructor’s manual,
testing program with transparencies,
transparency masters and a computer
assisted learning program CD-Rom
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
1221 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, New York 10020
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.mhhe.com
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0073655155
Copyright Year/Holder: 2001

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 194

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
NCLRC Russian  Understanding Cultural Influences

Webcasts
Author(s): Robin, Richard; Grade Level:
Bessergeneva, Natalia K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A web site with Supplier:

weekly newscasts in simplified Russian Telephone:
from the National Capital Language Fax:
Resource Center. Contains a selection of Website: http://www.gwu.edu/~slavic/webcast/
radio news stories in simplified Russian for
the intermediate student. Includes a small
vocabulary list of new words and a set of
interactive comprehension exercises for
each story.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Newsweek in Russian  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A Russian language Supplier:

version of the web magazine. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.runewsweek.ru/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 195

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Open Russian Electronic  Understanding Cultural Influences

Library
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An online collection Supplier:

of digital resources provided by the Telephone:
Russian State Library, divided into sections Fax:
by type of resource. The main categories Website: http://orel.rsl.ru/
are books and manuscripts, posters, maps,
periodicals and documents.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Oxford Beginner’s  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Russian Dictionary
Author(s): Editor: Thompson, Della Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A dictionary with a Supplier: Oxford University Press

clear, easy to read layout. It contains Telephone:
simplified entries of current Russian terms Fax:
which explain the usage of words and Website: www.chapters.ca
phrases. There is a quick reference
grammar and verb, phrase and cultural
guides.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0199298548
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 196

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Oxford Picture  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Dictionary
Second edition
Author(s): Adelson-Goldstein, Jayme; Grade Level:
Shapiro, Norma K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Colourful, modern Supplier: Chapters, Indigo Books

picture dictionary on 12 subjects with 4000 Telephone:
terms in both English and Russian, Fax:
Describes modern situations and scenarios. Website: www.chapters.ca; www.oup.com

Caution: Terminology is very technical

and may not reflect colloquial use of the Price:
language
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 9780194740173
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2009

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Oxford Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Dictionary
Author(s): Editors: Wheeler, Marcus; Grade Level:
Unbegaun, Boris; Falla, Paul; K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Thompson, Della
General Description: A comprehensive Supplier: Oxford University Press
dictionary containing over 500,000 words, Telephone:
phrases and translations. It contains an Fax:
exhaustive description of words and their Website: www.chapters.ca
usage. Included also are grammar and
writing style guides.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 9780198614203
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2007

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 197

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Oxford Take Off in  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Russian
Author(s): Ukiah, N. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A course on 4 CD’s Supplier: Oxford University Press

with 14 lessons on the topics: first steps, 2001 Evans Road, Cary,
finding your way, shopping, time, meeting North Carolina 27513
people, personal information, let's relax, Telephone: 800-451-7556
holidays, public transport, eating out,
Fax: 919-677-1303
health, and more. Lessons in an
Website: www.chapters.ca
accompanying text include dialogues,
exercises, and activities.
Caution:
Price: $75.40
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0198603118
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2001

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
PAK: MiniRus  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Text and Workbook
Author(s): Akishina, A. A.; American, Grade Level:
Council of Teachers of Russian K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This youthfully Supplier: Kendall/Hunt

illustrated courrse acquaints students with Telephone:
the basics of the spoken language. Students Fax:
start speaking Russian immediately with Website: http://www.kendall/hunt.com
minimal knowledge of vocabulary and
grammar. This text prepares students for
work in a more comprehensive language
course, making it easier for them to "get
into the language."
Caution:
Price: $20.00
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: Text:0-7872-1692-5
Manual: 0-7872-2868-0
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1998

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 198


Peers / Rovesniki
Author(s): Lekic, Maria; Nikitina,
Nadezhda; Kirsch, Tatiana
General Description: A set of three one-
hour videotapes divided into fourteen
episodes, following four Russian students
throughout the school year. Each episode
consists of spontaneous and unscripted
interviews, excerpts from Russian
television, and a contemporary music
video. Also contains a textbook and a
teacher's manual.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Pictorial History of The
Doukhobors
Author(s): Tarasoff, Koozma J.
General Description: The first illustrated
English language history of the Russian
speaking Doukhobor population in
Canada.
Caution: Out of print, but is available
from antique booksellers.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: American Councils Headquarters, 1776
Massachusetts Ave., NW Suite 700,
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202-833-7522
Fax: 202-833-7523
Website: general@americancouncils.org
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0964333228
Copyright Year/Holder: 1994
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Prairie Dept. Modern Press
The Western Producer
Prairie Book Service, Saskatoon SK
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
http://www.antiqbook.com/boox/pis/102104.shtml
Price:
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder: 1969
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 199
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Plakun Trava  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Tarasoff, Koozma, J. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An illustrated Supplier: Mir Publication Society

history of the Doukhobor population in Grand Forks, BC
Canada. The second book published by this Telephone:
author that continues the story of the Fax:
settlement of the Russian speaking Website: https://www.alibris.com
community.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-920046-05-3
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1982

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Pocket Oxford Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Dictionary
Author(s): Editor: Thompson, Della Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Current paperback Supplier: Oxford University Press

dictionary containing 210,000 words, Telephone:
phrases and translations. It includes a Fax:
condensed Russian verb guide and cultural Website: www.chapters.ca
references.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 9780198610069
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2006

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 200

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Pride of the Valley Flour  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Mill
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: The Pride of The Supplier: Doukhobor Milling Heritage Society
Valley Flour Mill is located near the USCC Telephone: 250-442-8252
Community Centre in West Grand Forks and Fax:
is currently maintained by a non-profit group, Website:
the Doukhobor Milling Heritage Society,
which largely consists of USCC members.
Society members continue to mill grain on
demand, although they now purchase their
grains. The heritage flourmill has been
preserved in its original form and functions as
a sort of museum housing a collection of old
equipment and millstones.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Quartet  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Bobrinskoy, Tatiana and Grade Level:

Gsovskaya, Irina. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Editor: Swick, Edward
General Description: Intermediate level Supplier: National Textbook Company
adaptations of selections by Turgenev, Telephone:
Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky and Chekhov. The book Fax:
includes a biography of each author, with Website: www.amazon.com
vocabulary notes at the bottom of each page
and questions for discussion.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0844242594
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1988

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 201

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Reading Real Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Thompson, Irene; Urevich, Grade Level:

Emily K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This text is a good Supplier:

source of Russian culture for a language Telephone:
class. This can be used for a beginning Fax:
level. Website: www.amazon.com
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
RTVi - Russian  Understanding Cultural Influences

Television
Programming
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A monthly Supplier: RTV1- Arizona

subscription gives the user a chance to selct Telephone: 1-888-596-9279
programming that can be viewed over the Fax:
internet. Website: http://tv.rtvi.com/webtv2/usa/rtvip
Caution:
Price: $3.93/month
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 202


Rush to Russian
Author(s): Glazunova, Olga I.
General Description: A textbook of
Russian for the beginning student.
Introduces the Cyrillic alphabet letter by
letter throughout the entire course so
students can become accustomed to the
pronunciation and spelling gradually.
Centers on the themes and vocabulary that
are most common for visitors to Russia.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Russia!
Author(s): Press Release Group
General Description: A quarterly high
quality magazine covering contemporary
issues in modern Russia. Articles in
English with some Russian discuss art,
culture, politics and everyday life.
Caution: Embraces a liberal view on
content. Some language and partial
nudity, ads for alcoholic beverages
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Lincom-Europa
Freibadstr. 3, D-81543, Munich, Germany
Telephone:
Fax: 49-89-62269404,
Website: www.lincom.at/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 389586336X
Copyright Year/Holder: 2002
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Press Release Group
RCS Publisher Services and Magazine
Distribution
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.readrussia.com
Price:
ISSN No: 1930-6784
Copyright Year/Holder: 2007 to present
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 203

Russia, Land of the
Tsars
Author(s): Campbell, Don,
General Description: Four Videos of
Colour and Black& White documentary.
1. Migration of Russ Vikings to Ivan
the Terrible
2. Peter the Great
3. Catherine the Great to Borodino
4. Decembrist uprising to Revolution in
1917.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Russia- The Land, the
People, the Culture
Author(s):, Nickles, G.; Kalman, B.
General Description: A collection of three
documentary books about the land , the
people and the culture in Russia.
Illustrations and brief explanations are
suitable with elementary ages.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: The History Channel
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com
http://shop.history.com/detail.php?p=68221
Also available in DVD format.
Price: $23.99 or $39.99
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder: 2003
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com
Price: $26.85 for all three
ISBN / Order No: 10:0-7787-9302-8;
10:0-7787-9303-6; 10:0-7787-9304-4
Copyright Year/Holder:
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 204

Russian
Author(s): Jenkins, James; Taylor,
Grant
General Description: A phrasebook of
Russian with an introduction to Russian
pronunciation and a grammatical
sketch. Phrases are arranged in
categories such as practical, social,
food, and safe travel. Cultural notes for
travelers are included where relevant.
Concludes with a two-way glossary and
an index.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Russian, A Complete
Course for Beginners
Author(s): West, Daphne, M.
General Description: A course in spoken
and written Russian, which includes
dialogues, cultural notes, grammar and
exercises. Topics include: Сколько стоит?
По средам я обычно, Это зависит от
погоды, Ира дома? Давайте заглянем в
бюро путешествий, Свитер тебе очень
идёт.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Lonely Planet
150 Linden Street , Oakland, CA 94607
Telephone: 510-893-8555,
Fax: 510-893-8563
Website: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/russia
info@lonelyplanet.com
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 1741041511
Copyright Year/Holder: 2006
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: National Textbook Company
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0-8442-3823-6
Copyright Year/Holder: 1992
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 205
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Alive! An  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Introduction to Russian
Author(s): Cioran, Samuel P. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A comprehnsive and Supplier: Ardis Publishers

technical textbook covering most issues in Telephone:
Russian grammar. It contains many Fax:
exercises. It is designed to be used with the Website: www.ardisbooks.com/
“Welcome to Divnograd” video series.
Caution: Extremely technical, worksheet
focused Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0875011020
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1996

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Cassette Pack  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
with Phrasebook
Author(s): Guderian, Claudia Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A portable audio Supplier: Berlitz Publishing

cassette and phrase book package which 46-35 54th Road, Maspeth, New York 11378
provides travelers with basic Telephone: 800-432-6277
communication skills in Russian. Presents Fax: 888-773-7979
ninety minutes of audio dialogues and 400 Website:
expressions recorded by native speakers. www.berlitzbooks.com/catalog/index.php

Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 2831565332
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1998

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 206

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
The Russian Contex:  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
The Culture Behind the
Language

Author(s): Boyle, Eloise M. and Gerhart, Grade Level:

Genevra eds. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: The book consists Supplier: Slavica Publishers

of the 12 chapters, covering the full Telephone:
spectrum of Russian culture, but most Fax:
importantly, the book is bundled with a Website: http://www.slavica.com/textbooks.html
CD-ROM disk enriched by nearly 1,800
graphic and sound files, which could not be
included in the printed book.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-89357-287-X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2002

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
The Russian Dictionary  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Tree
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This 17,000-entry Supplier: Lexicon Bridge Publishers

learner's dictionary of Russian allows you 202 Bridge Street
to search for a Russian or English word, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
and dislays all the forms and all the Telephone:
endings for every word, including stress Fax:
marks. Website:
http://www.lexiconbridge.com/RDT/RDT.htm
Caution:
Price: $39.00
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 1-58269-017-0
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 207

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
A Russian- English Collocational  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Dictionary of the Human
Body
Author(s): Lidija Iordanskaja, Lidija; Paperno, Grade Level:
Slava. English equivalents LaRocco, Lesli; K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
MacKenzie, Jean. Edited by Richard L. Leed.
General Description: This is the complete Supplier: Lexicon Bridge Publishers
text of the 420-page dictionary published in 202 Bridge Street
1996 by Slavica Publishers, now available in Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
hypertext format. It is an exhaustive Russian- Telephone: 607-277-3981
English dictionary describing 63 parts of the Fax:
human body and such words as smile, Website:
laughter, voice, etc., for a total of 73 entries http://www.lexiconbridge.com/BODY/Body.htm
Caution: Site Liscence may also be
purchased Price: $20.00
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 1-58269-009-X
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Russian Faces and Voices  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Dabars, Zita D.; Morris, George Grade Level:

W.; Sosenko, Ellina Yu. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A textbook with Supplier: Kendall/Hunt Publishing

interviews, letters and dialogues in printed 4050 Westmark Drive,
and audible form in each regular unit, together Dubuque, Iowa 52004-1840
with questions and communicative exercises. Telephone: 800-228-0810,
Follows this with grammar discussions and
Fax: 800-772-9165
exercises. Each unit ends with readings and
Website: www.amazon.ca
questions on language and culture.

Caution:
Price:Text$59.85; Ex.book$24.95; Audio$79.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: Text: 0-7872-0504-4;
Workbook: 0-7872-1423-X; Audiotapes: 0-7872-
1424-8; Manual:0-7872-1425-6
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1995-1996

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 208

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Faces:  Experiencing Creative Works

Language and People  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Shamshin, Leonid; Dabars, Grade Level:

Zita D. and Ostankino Russian K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Television
General Description: A 105 minute Supplier: National Textbook Company
videocassette accompanied by a resource Telephone:
manual. Included are 20 lessons depicting Fax:
the lives of four Moscow high school Website: www.amazon.com/
students. It includes authentic footage of
Russian everyday life.
Caution:
Price: $200.00
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-8442-4317-5
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1998

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Faces:  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Language and People,
Resource Manual
Author(s): Shamshin, Leonid; Grade Level:
Dabars, Zita D. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A resource manual Supplier: National Textbook Company

to accompany the video. It contains Telephone:
questions, culture and language notes, Fax:
suggestions for oral work and Balckline Website: www.amazon.ca
Master activity sheets.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1998

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 209

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Fairy Tales:  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Palekh Painting
Author(s): Orleanksy, Alexei Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A collection of Supplier: Ivan Fiodorov Printing

Russian fairy tales illustrated with creations St. Petersburg
of the paintings of miniatures by Palekh Telephone:
masters. Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 5-8194-00-19-4
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2000

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Russian Federation  Understanding Cultural Influences

Administrative Bodies
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: The official Supplier:

government web site of the Russian Telephone:
Federation. They provide official Fax:
documents, announcements, press Website: http://www.gov.ru
conferences, and minutes. Some of the
documents are provided in English.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 210


Russian Folktales:
A Reader
Author(s): Merrill, Jason
General Description: A Russian
text with introduction notes and
vocabulary that feature eight
Russian folktales, each introduced
with pre-reading exercises and
questions for comprehension.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher
resource
Russian: Global Access
Complete Language Course
Author(s): Raymond, Henry N.
General Description: An intermediate
course in Russian designed for use without
a textbook. Provides audio vocabulary
learning in the most basic and important
words and phrases first, and progresses to
sentences and natural conversation.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Focus Publishing/ R. Pullins Co.
P.O. Box 369
Newburyport, MA 01950
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
http://www.pullins.com/Books/00145RussianFoltales.htm
Price:
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder:
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Penton Overseas
2470 Impala Drive,
Carlsbad, California 92008-7226,
Telephone: 800-748-5804
Fax: 619-431-8110
Website: www.amazon.com
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 1560155175
Copyright Year/Holder: 1994
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 211
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian in 10 Minutes a  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Day
Author(s): Kershul, K.K. Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A supplemental text Supplier:

to accompany other programs. The Telephone:
information is very good, easily understood Fax:
and practiced, and setup so that later Website: www.amazon.com
lessons build upon prior ones. It also does a
good job of introducing words, and using
repetition for mastery.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-944502-45-8
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2002

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Russian Language and  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Its People, Text
Author(s): Culhane, Terry Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description:A program with a Supplier: EMC Publishing

book, student work book, study guide,
video and audio cassesttes. Chapters
include: Meeting people, Where is…?
Finding your way around, Asking
permission, eating and drinking, buying
things, getting around, expressing feelings.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
300 York Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
Telephone: 1-800-328-1452
Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0-8219-0296-2
Copyright Year/Holder: 1987

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 212

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Russian Language and  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Its People, Student
Work book
Author(s): Donchenko, Adele Grade Level:
Series editor: Curland, David K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A student workbook Supplier: EMC Publishing

to accompany the video programme of 20 300 York Avenue
units. These are all practical situations, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
which a visitor to Russia might encounter. Telephone:1-800-328-1452
The appendix contains full video scripts Fax:
and an answer key. Website: www.amazon.com
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1985

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Language and  Experiencing Creative Works

Its People, Video  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): BBC Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: SA series of 20 Supplier: Films Incorporated

Russian mini-interviews and a soap opera 733 Green Bay Road
Goodbye Summer. Video selctions Wilmette, Illinois, 60091
introduce the student to Russian culture and Telephone:1-800-323-4222
customs. Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 213

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Life  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Russian Information services Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Bimonthly Supplier: Russian Information Systems Inc.

magazine in the English language, with Telephone:
some Russian. Articles include material Fax:
about culture, history, society, and Website: www.russianlife.com
geography
Caution: Contains ads for alcoholic
beverages Price:
Audience: General ISSN No: 1066-999 x
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1996- present

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Life  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Wall Calendar
Author(s): Russian Information Systems Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A colourful calendar Supplier: Russian Information Systems

with illustrations of Golden Ring cities. Telephone:
There is information about over 200 Fax:
important historical, religious and national Website: www.russianlife.com
Russian holidays, in addition to those of
North America.
Caution: Updated Yearly therefore
ISBN may change Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 9781880100103
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2008

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 214

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Russian Newscasts in  Understanding Cultural Influences

Simplified Russian
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Novosti Nedeli is Supplier:

posted to the web twice monthly Telephone:
and delivers a survey of the previous Fax:
two weeks' news in simplified Website: http://nclrc.org/webcasts/russian/
standard Russian. There is a slightly
slower rate of speech and textual
redundancy, which characterize
these webcasts.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Now!  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Language Texbook
Author(s): Gardeia, Ursula; Gerber, Grade Level:
Monika; Groh, Rainer K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Textbook supported Supplier: Barron’s International

by an instuctor’s manual, grammar guide Telephone:
and student workbook. It includes Fax:
dialogues of introductions, weather, Website: www.amazon.ca
locations.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-8120-6633-2
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:1994

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 215


Russian Now!
Student Workbook
Author(s): Gardeia, Ursula; Gerber,
Monika; Kruger, Natalya et al
General Description: A workbook, which
practises cursive writing, dialogues,
exercises with case structures itended to
support the text.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Russian Now!
Instructor’s Manual
Author(s): Wielandt, Irmgard
General Description: A guide for use with
the textbook. It includes a grammar guide
and student workbook.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Barron’s International
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.amazon.ca
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0-8120-9453-0
Copyright Year/Holder: 1994
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.amazon.ca
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0-8120-9454-9
Copyright Year/Holder: 1994
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 216
 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Now!  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grammar Guides
Author(s): Gerber, Monika; Schneider, Grade Level:
Martin K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Grammar Supplier:

explanations to the use of cases, cardinal Telephone:
numbers, verb tenses Fax:
Website: www.amazon.ca
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-8120-9633-9
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1994

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Russian on Location  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Kobtzeff, Oleg;(Ru) Grade Level:

Hinkel, Eli (En) K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A book cassette Supplier: Barron’s International

package that features dialogues with Telephone:
interactive exercises. Sample units include: Fax:
Lost in the airport, At the market, The Website: www.amazon.ca
benefits of the countryside.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-8120-8149-8
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1992

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 217

 APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Russian on the Go  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Level 1
Author(s): Byer Jr., Thomas Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A 90-minute Supplier: Barron’s Educational Series

cassette with an accompanying booklet of 250 Wireles Boulevard
dialogue scripts. The program conatins 21 Hauppage, New York, 11788
units including taliking to people, about Telephone:
people, daily life, leisure time, travelling Fax:
Website: www.amazon.ca
Caution:
Price: $16.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-8120-8128-5
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1994

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Russian on the Go  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Level 2
Author(s): Byer Jr., Thomas Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A second cassette of Supplier: Barron’s Educational Series

11 dialogues of increasing complexity. 250 Wireles Boulevard
Topics include: getting ready for a trip, at Hauppage, New York, 11788
the airport, eating, money and shopping. Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.amazon.ca
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-8120-8211-7
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1994

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 218


Russian Radio Stations
Available over the
Internet
Author(s):
General Description: A selction of Radio
stations in Russia and North America.
Their streaming includes news,
advertisements, music and talk shows.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Russian Stage One: Live
from Moscow [Volumes 1&2]
Author(s): Davidson, Dan E.; Gor, Kira
S.; Lekic, Maria D.
General Description: A textbook and
workbook with supplemental video and
audiotapes. Focuses on group conversation
and communicative activities. Includes
listening and writing exercises in the
workbook. Employs audio recordings for
listening exercises.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.russianinternet.com/radio/
Price:
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder:
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Kendall/Hunt Publishing
4050 Westmark Drive,
Dubuque, Iowa 52004-1840
Telephone: 800-228-0810
Fax: 800-772-9165
Website: www.amazon.com
Price:Volume 1-$109.90 Volume 2-$109.95
CD Rom $37.50
ISBN / Order No: Volume 1: 978-0-7575-5201-4;
Volume 2: 978-0-7575-5841-2; CD-Rom 1:
0-7872-4520-8; CD Rom 2: 0-7872-4678-6
Copyright Year/Holder: 2008-2009
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 219
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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Russian: Stage Two:  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Welcome Back!
Author(s): Martin, Cynthia; Zaitsev, Grade Level:
Andrei K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An intermediate- Supplier: Kendall/Hunt Publishing

level course in Russian comprised of a
textbook and video series. Accompanied by
a two-volume workbook, which contains
reading, writing, and listening exercises.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
4050 Westmark Drive, Dubuque,
Iowa 52004-1840
Telephone: 800-228-0810
Fax: 800-772-9165
Website: www.amazon.com
Price: $149.50, Manual available upon adoption
ISBN / Order No: 978-0-7575-1347-3;
Instructor’s manual 0-7872-8689-3
Copyright Year/Holder: 2001

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Russian Stories: A Dual  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Language Book
Author(s): Stuve, Gleb Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Twelve short stories Supplier: Dover Publications, Inc.

in the original Russian with translations on 31 East Second tree
the facing pages. Mineola, NY 11501
Authors include: Chekhov, Tolstoy, Telephone:
Dostoyevsky, Pushkin, Bunin and others. Fax:
Vocabulary, biographies and questions Website: www.amazon.com
accompany each story. Includes stresses for
oral reading.
Caution:
Price: $12.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-486-26244-8
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1989

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 220

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
The Russian Way: Aspects  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
of Behavior, Attitudes, and
Customs of Russians
Author(s): Dabars, Zita; Vokhmina, Grade Level:
Lilia K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Easy to read guide Supplier: McGraw-Hill

depicting current, soviet and traditional Telephone:
aspects of Russian life: home life, meals, Fax:
housing, education, politics, religion, Website: www.amazon.com
professions, hotels, dining, entertainments,
language, gestures, literature and the
Russian soul.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0658017969
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 2002

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
The Russian’s World  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Life and Language
Author(s): Gerhart, Genevra Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A book of twelve Supplier: Slavica

chapters, each provides an historical and
cultural explanantion on the following
topics: man, clothing, housing, education,
holidays, transportation, play, speech ,
animals, numbers and abbreviations. The
book underlines how the Russian’s world is
different from ours.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
2611 E. 10th St., Bloomington, Indiana
47408-2603
Telephone: 812-856-4186
Fax: 877-752-8422
Website: http://www.slavica.com/
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0-15-577983-4
Copyright Year/Holder: 2001

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 221

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Russkiye Temy  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
RUSSIAN THEMES: VIDEO
RESOURCE PAK
Author(s): Shamshin, Leonid V.; Dabrs, Grade Level:
Zita D.; Sosenko, Ludmilla Yu. K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A video program to Supplier: Kendall/Hunt

accompany the Mir Russkikh text and Telephone:
Workbook. Fax:
Website: http://www.kendallhunt.com
Caution:
Price: $99.95
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-7872-3757-4
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1997

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works

S’Azov  Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Dickens, Tom; Moore, Irina Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: The textbook Supplier: Tom Dickins

consists of communicative exercises in 21 University of Wolverhampton, Stafford Street,
chapters based on such themes as Wolverhampton, WV1 1SB.
introductions, work, at the airport, Telephone:
shopping for food, Russian cuisine and Fax:
now and then. Emphasis is placed on the Website: http://www.gefix.net/sazov/
use of authentic materials, such as T.Dickins@wlv.ac.uk
advertisements, newspaper clippings,
timetables, tickets, official forms and
recent photographs, and on the creation of
meaningful and relevant contexts for
language learning. All the listening
activities are recorded on audio cassette by
native Russian speakers and are
accompanied by transcripts.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 222

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Slavic and East European  Understanding Cultural Influences
Language Research Center
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Visitors to this site Supplier:

can access the Center's many projects, keep Telephone:
abreast of research in Slavic and East Fax:
European languages, and discover other Website: http://seelrc.org/
resources on the internet.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Speak Russian  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Fushille, Marissa; Little, Grade Level:

Lisa; Slezkine, Yuri K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An intermediate Supplier: University of Texas Press,

level textbook for developing conversation. Box 7819
The text employs a communicative Austin, Texas 78713-7819
approach to language acquisition. Each Telephone:
lesson is structured around a situation a Fax:
studnt might actually encounter when in Website: www.amazon.com
Russia. There is opportunity for role play
and written exercises to expand the usage
of expressions.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-292-71120-4
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1990-1991

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 223


Spirit Wrestlers:
Doukhobor Pioneers’ Strategies
for Living
Author(s): Tarasoff, Koozma J.
General Description: The book contains a
brief illustrated account of Doukhobor
history and also 1-2 page stories about
Doukhobor personalities who have
contributed to the Doukhobor history and
culture of Doukhobors in Canada.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Spirit Wrestlers Website
Author(s):
General Description: A website
dedicated to the Doukhobors, hosted by
Koozma J. Tarasoff.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: LEGAS Publishing
3 Wood Aster Bay Ottawa ON K2R 1B3
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http:// www.legaspublishing.com
tarasoff@spirit-wrestlers.com
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 1-896031-12-9
CD Rom 1896031-14-5
Copyright Year/Holder: 2002
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Koozma J. Tarasoff
Telephone: 613-737-5778
e-mail: tarasoff@spirit-wrestlers.com
Fax:
Website: http://www.spirit-wrestlers.com/
Price:
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder:
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 224

Spoken Russian
[Volume: 1]
Author(s): Lesnin, I. M.; Petrova,
Luba; Bloomfield, Leonard
General Description: Grammatical
materials and vocabulary necessary for
discussing current topics and for
communicating in common situations. The
text integrates dialogues on cassette tapes
with exercises and drills in the textbooks.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Start: the Sound and
Writing System of Russian,
Second Edition
Author(s): Rifkin, Benjamin,
Temple University
General Description: The second edition
of START provides an introduction to the
sound and writing systems of Russian for
English-speaking students. A CD-ROM is
available which provides MP3 audio files
and QuickTime movie files for both PC
and Macintosh. The START program is
designed to be used with any first year
Russian textbook.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Spoken Language Services
P.O. Box 783, Ithaca, New York 14851
Telephone: 607-256-0500
Fax: 607-256-0527
Website: www.amazon.com
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0879501901
Copyright Year/Holder: 1996
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Focus Publishing
R. Pullins Co.,
P.O. Box 369
Newburyport, MA 01950
Telephone: 1-(800) 848-7236
Fax: 1- (978) 462-9035
Website:
http://www.pullins.com/Books/0132XStart2e.htm
Price: $16.95
ISBN / Order No: 1-58510-132-X
Copyright Year/Holder: 2005
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 225
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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Stories from Today’s  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Russia
Author(s): Derevyanchenko, Ludmilla; Grade Level:
Tschakh, Ludmilla; Kokoryshkina, K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Svetlana
General Description: A reader for Supplier: McGraw-Hill
intermediate students of Russian. The book Two penn Plaza, New York, NY10121-2298
contains three scenarios: A German who Telephone:
comes to stay with her teenage St. Fax:
Pertersburg penfriend, a pet polar bear and Website: www.amazon.com
a shipwrecked boy.
Caution:
Price: $9.95
Audience: General ISBN 13: 978-0-8442-4252-1; 10: 0-8442-4252-7
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1992

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Sun Shine Brighter  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Le Clair, Terry Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A songbook, Supplier:

accompanied by a cassette, which includes Telephone:
children’s songs on themes that introduce Fax:
simple vocabulary. Website:
Caution: Printed locally and not readily
available. Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 226

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
Teaching Listening in  Experiencing Creative Works

Russian. Instructional Materials  Understanding Cultural Influences

for the Less Commonly Taught

Languages.
Author(s): Thompson, Della Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: These are video- Supplier:ACTFL American Council on the

based exercises. Focuses on developing Teaching of Foreign Languages
non-interactive listening comprehension. Telephone:
Uses authentic broadcast Russian without Fax:
adaptation. Website: http://www.slavica.com/
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder: 1993

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
Tourinfo:  Understanding Cultural Influences

Tourist Industry Site

Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A Russian language Supplier:

site serving the travel industry. Main pages Telephone:
include travel offers, travel workshops, Fax:
exhibitions, advertisements, and a list of Website: http://www.tourinfo.ru/
countries for which the site provides
information. A site map and search engine
assist with access.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

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Trio
Author(s): Bobrinskoy, Tatiana and
Gsovskaya, Irina.
Editor: Swick, Edward
General Description: An intermediate
level reader with adaptations of work by
Pushkin, Lermontov and Gogol. The book
includes a biography of each author, with
vocabulary notes at the bottom of each
page and questions for discussion.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Troika: A Communicative
Approach to Russian
Language, Life, and Culture
Author(s): Nummikoski, M.
General Description: This
communicative, to introductory
Russian emphasizes reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills. Everyday
topics are presented to allow readers to
begin communicating immediately.
Grammar is presented as a necessary
tool for communication. The book aims
at comparing and contrasting cultures.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: National Textbook Company
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.amazon.com; www.amazon.ca
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0844242500
Copyright Year/Holder: 1979
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: John Wiley and Sons
Customer Care Center - Consumer Accounts, 10475
Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, New York,
Telephone: 877-762-2974
Fax: 1-800-597-3299
Website:
http://ca.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-
0471309451.html
Price: $129.95
ISBN / Order No: 978-0-471-30945-1
Copyright Year/Holder: 1994
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 228

Troika: Workbook and
Laboratory Manual
Author(s):
General Description: A workbook and
laborartory manual to accompany this
communicative, "natural approach" to
introductory Russian emphasizes
reading, writing, speaking, and listening
skills.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Twelve Plays
Author(s): Chekhov, Anton
Edited by Hingly, Ronald
General Description: Twelve of
Chekhovs plays included for study in
class. The book includes study
questions nd vocabulary.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: John Wiley and Sons
Customer Care Center - Consumer Accounts, 10475
Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, New York,
Telephone: 877-762-2974
Fax: 1-800-597-3299
Website:
http://ca.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-
0471309443.html
Price: $48.95
ISBN / Order No: 978-0-471-30944-4
Copyright Year/Holder: 1996
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Oxford University Press
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: www.chapters.ca
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 0192828134
Copyright Year/Holder: 1992
Copyright Year/Holder:
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 229
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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
UCLA Language  Understanding Cultural Influences

Materials Project
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: Checklist
Bibiography of Russian Language
materials. Resources are listed in
chronological order, with the latest at the
beginning of the list.
Supplier: Centre for Russian and East European
Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
Telephone:
Fax:
Website: http://www.lmp.ucla.edu/Search

Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
UncleVova’s Tree  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Polacco, P. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: An English language Supplier:

children’s book depicting the celebration of Telephone:
a Russian Orthodox Christmas and Uncle Fax:
Vova's traditions of setting a place at the Website: www.amazon.com
table for those who can not be with us and
putting a gold dollar coin in someone's
soup.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No: 0-399-22838-1
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 230

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
U.S.C.C,  Understanding Cultural Influences

Orthodox Doukhobors
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A website featuring Supplier:Contact John J. Verigin Jr.

the cultural activies of the Russian speaking Telephone: 250-442-8252; 250-365-3613
Doukhobor organization and the volunteer Fax:
organizations, which exist under its Website: www.usccdoukhobors.org
auspices.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
USCC Kootenay  Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Men's Group
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This group Supplier: USCC Kootenay Men's Group

of volunteers develops programs Telephone: 250-365-3613
for our youth to encourage greater Fax:
involvement in our Doukhobor Website:
Community. Members of the http://usccdoukhobors.org/kootenaymen/kootenaymen.htm
group also offer training
workshops in traditional
Doukhobor woodcraft to local
school students. Field trip or
workshops can be arranged by
contacting the Men’s Group.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher Copyright Year/Holder:
resource

Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 231

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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

USCC Ladies Cultural  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences
Interpretive Society
Author(s): Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: A group whose aim Supplier: USCC Ladies Cultural Interpretive Society
is to reflect on the Doukhobor historical Telephone: 250-365-6877
lifestyle by preserving traditional fiber art Fax:
skills, such as shawl embroidery, blanket Website: http://usccdoukhobors.org/cis/cis.htm
quilting, knitting, weaving, etc..They have
begun documenting existing fabric artifacts
so that information about the rich culture
can be shared with generations, which
follow. The volunteers meet on Mondays
and Wednesdays from September to the
end of June. Field trips and workshops can
be arranged by contacting the CIS directly.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

USCC Video Society  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description: This groupof Supplier:USCC Video Society

volunteers makes video recordings of Cotact Steve Maloff, Andy Ozeroff
local cultural events, often in the Russian Telephone: 250-365-3613
language, that are streamed over the Fax:
local Shaw Cable Channel 10. Check the Website:
schedule for your local programming.
Caution:
Price:
Audience: General ISBN / Order No:
Category: Student, Teacher resource Copyright Year/Holder:

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Using Russian: A Guide
to Contemporary Usage
Author(s): Offord, Derek; Gogolitsyna,
Natalia
General Description: A reference
grammar divided into twelve chapters
discussing varieties of language and
register, passages illustrating register,
problems of meaning, problems of
translation from English to Russian,
vocabulary and idiom, language and
everyday life, verbal etiquette, word-
formation, inflection, prepositions,
syntax, and stress.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Teacher resource
Verigin Memorial
Park
Author(s):
General Description: Verigin
Memorial Park is a Doukhobor burial
site and flower garden located on a
hillside approximately 2.5 km off
Highway 3A between Castlegar and
Nelson. Fiels trips can be arranged by
contacting the USCC executive.
Caution:
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher resource
APPENDIX B: RUSSIAN RESOURCES
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Cambridge University Press
101 Midland Avenue, Port Chester,
New York 10573-4930
Telephone: 914-937-9600
Fax: 914-937-4712
Website: www.cambridge.org
Price:
ISBN / Order No: 052154761X
Copyright Year/Holder: 2005
Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
Grade Level:
K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Supplier: Verigin Memorial Park
Telephone: 250-365-3613
Fax:
Website:
http://usccdoukhobors.org/veriginpark/veriginpark.htm
Price:
ISBN / Order No:
Copyright Year/Holder:
Russian Language Grades 5 to 12 • 233
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Curriculum Organizer(s):
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information

Welcome to Divnograd  Experiencing Creative Works

 Understanding Cultural Influences

Author(s): Cioran, Samuel D. Grade Level:

K/1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

General Description:A program for Supplier: Distributed by

beginner to intermediate learners which Fort Dialogue Ontario, Ltd.
incorporates listening and comprehension Humanities Computing Centre
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 APPENDIX C
Assessment and Evaluation Samples
 APPENDIX C: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION SAMPLES

T
he samples in this section show how a
teacher might link criteria to learning
outcomes. Each sample is based on
prescribed learning outcomes taken from
one or more organizers. The samples provide
background information to explain the
classroom context, suggested instructional tasks
and strategies, the tools and methods used to
gather assessment information, and the criteria
used to evaluate student performance.
HOW THE SAMPLES ARE ORGANIZED
There are five parts to each sample:
1. Identification of the prescribed learning
outcomes
2. Overview
3. Planning for assessment and evaluation
4. Defining the criteria
5. Assessing and evaluating student
performance
4. DEFINING THE CRITERIA
This part illustrates the specific criteria (based
on the prescribed learning outcomes) and the
assessment task.
5. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
This part includes:
• assessment tasks or activities
• the support the teacher offered students
• the tools and methods used to gather the
assessment information
• the way the criteria were used to evaluate
the student performance
EVALUATION SAMPLES
The samples on the following pages illustrate
how a teacher might apply criterion-referenced
evaluation in Russian 5 to 12.

1. PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES • Grade 5: Фото-Сафари

Page 237
This part identifies the organizer or organizers
• Grade 6: Праздник
and the specific prescribed learning outcomes on
Page 241
which the sample is based.
• Grade 7: Альбом Личной Одежды
Page 249
2. OVERVIEW • Grade 8: Свободное Время
This is a summary of the key features of the Page 254
sample. • Grade 9: Установить Контакт Друг с
Другом
3. PLANNING FOR ASSESSMENT AND Page 261
EVALUATION • Grade 10: Дружба
This part outlines: Page 270
• background information to explain the • Grade 11: Современные Вопросы
classroom context Page 276
• instructional tasks • Grade 12: Легенда, Сказка или
• opportunities that students were given to Традиционный Рассказ
practice learning Page 282
• feedback and support that was offered to • Introductory 11: Воспоминания
students by the teacher Page 294
• ways in which the teacher prepared students
for the assessment

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Grade 5
Topic: Фото Сафари
1. PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Communicating
It is expected that students will:
• ask and respond to simple questions
• communicate likes, dislikes, needs, and
wants
• respond to classroom instructions
Acquiring Information
It is expected that students will:
• identify selected information from Russian
resources to complete meaningful tasks
• express acquired information in oral and
visual forms
Experiencing Creative Works
It is expected that students will:
• respond to creative works Russian culture
2. OVERVIEW
The teacher developed a 10- to 12-lesson unit in
which students explored their family origins.
The unit provided opportunities for integration
with fine arts (illustration and poster design) and
social studies (multiculturalism). Evaluation was
based on:
• posters describing the places of origin of
students’ family members
• oral presentations of the posters
• learning log responses
3. PLANNING FOR ASSESSMENT
AND EVALUATION
• The teacher read a Russian story with
several animal characters to students.
• In English, the class discussed the animals
mentioned in the story. The teacher
explained that students would be creating a
photo safari and in pairs would present role
plays. The teacher provided students with
the names of animals in Russian.
The students practised the vocabulary by means
of flashcards, crossword puzzles, and word
searches.
• The class brainstormed, using English when
required, the types of information that might
be included on the animal information
sheets. Using simple multimedia software,
the teacher designed a form to be used by
students to collect their data. The students
scanned pictures and downloaded them onto
the forms.
• Working in pairs, students chose two
animals to research and present to the class.
They also picked an additional animal or
animals for their role play. The teacher
provided a list of Russian web sites, CD-
ROMs, and picture books that students
could consult for more information.
• To give students the sentence frames they
needed, the class worked through a sample
sheet for an animal.
• The presentation to the class was in the form
of the word game “Кто Я?” Students wrote
five clues describing their animal (e.g., Я
большой, Я серы й.) After each clue, the
class attempted to guess the animal.
• Students were given a choice of role-play
situations:
- purchasing a real or stuffed animal
- looking for a lost animal
- performing a puppet show in which two
animals converse
• In pairs, students presented the role plays to
the class.
• After the presentations and role play, the
information sheets were collected and
displayed as a class photo safari.
4. DEFINING THE CRITERIA
The teacher discussed the following criteria
at the beginning of the activity and offered
frequent reminders as students worked. Students
had copies of the criteria and rating scales in
their notebooks.
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Individual Participation During Project Work 5. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING

To what extent does the student:
• attempt to use Russian in asking and
responding to simple questions
• use visual and contextual clues to guess
meaning
• respond to classroom instructions
Animal Information Sheet
To what extent does the student:
• record required information
• show evidence of research
• provide a photo, picture, or drawing
of the animal
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
The teacher used performance rating scales to
determine the extent to which students were able
to demonstrate learning outcomes identified at
the beginning of the unit. Different rating scales
were used for their animal information sheets
and participation in oral activities. The class
discussed the rating scales before students began
their assignments, and all students had copies of
the scales. The same rating scales were adapted
for other performance tasks throughout the year.

Oral Presentations
To what extent does the student:
• take risks; make an effort to speak Russian
• follow simple directions for classroom
routines
• use practised structures to ask and answer
questions
• show interest and perseverance in using
Russian resources
• pronounce familiar words and phrases with
increasing accuracy

О Животном
Cнимок или рисунок Ученик/ученица
______________________________
Животное
___________________________________
Цвет
_______________________________________
Размер
_____________________________________
Другое
_____________________________________
Род Питание Место распространение
домашнее Дикое Мясоедное Травоедное Всеядное Суша Вода воздух

Напишите.

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Индивидуальная Работа в Проекте

Критерии Оценка

• attempts to use Russian in asking and responding to simple questions

• uses visual and contextual clues to guess meaning

• responds to classroom instruction

Kлюч: 3 - Сильная
2 - Хорошая
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Пкаазано

Устная Работа

Критерии Оценка Игры Оценка Роли

• takes risks; makes effort to speak Russian

• follows simple directions for classroom routines

(game)

• communicates likes, dislikes, wants, and needs (role

play)

• uses practised structures to ask and answer

questions

• shows interest and perseverance in Russian

resources

• pronounces familiar words and phrases with

increasing accuracy

Kлюч: 3 – Самостоятельная/Минимум поддержки

2 – Немного поддержки
1 – Постоянная поддержка
0 – Не Показано

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О Животном
Оценка Критерии

Oтлично Goes beyond the basic requirements to demonstrate additional learning

4 (e.g., includes adjectives not presented in class). Effectively uses
creativity, colour, and visual enhancement.

Очень Хорошо Complete and accurate. Uses vocabulary provided to present

3 information. Uses colour or other visual enhancement. May include
minor errors.

Достаточно Basic. Includes required information and vocabulary provided. May omit
2 colour or other visual enhancement, or use wrong word in places.

Не Показано May be incomplete, inappropriate, or incomprehensible.

1

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Grade 6
Topic: Праздник
1. PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Communicating
It is expected that students will:
• make and respond to simple requests
• present information about themselves
and others
• identify formal and informal forms
of address
• express preferences and interests
• participate in known and predictable
classroom situations
Acquiring Information
It is expected that students will:
• extract selected information from
Russian resources to complete meaningful
tasks
• express acquired information in oral and
visual forms
Experiencing Creative Works
It is expected that students will:
• respond to creative works from Russian
culture
Understanding Culture Influences
It is expected that students will:
• identify selected characteristics of Russian
culture
• identify elements of Russian culture that are
similar to or different from their own
2. OVERVIEW
This unit introduced students to a traditional
Russian celebration. The activities took place
over a three-week period. Evaluation of the
prescribed learning outcomes was based on:
• participation during class activities
(including group and partner work)
• oral communication during classroom
activities and project work
• accessing information from an authentic
document
• creation of an invitation
• comparison chart
• one or more of a menu, recipe poster,
decoration (craft), and CD or cassette of
recorded music
3. PLANNING FOR ASSESSMENT
AND EVALUATION
• The teacher introduced the unit by showing the
class a number of photographs of various
kinds of celebrations. The students tried to
guess what event was being celebrated.
• The class then investigated various occasions
celebrated in Russian culture. They began by
looking at several English and Russian
resources with information and pictures of
various Russian celebrations. The teacher also
showed a video about a Russian celebration.
• After viewing the video, the class discussed
similarities and differences in how people
celebrate special occasions in Russian culture
and their own. Using Russian words and
expressions when possible, students answered
questions, such as:
- Какие праздники бывают у вас в
семье?
- Какие праздники бывают в России?
- Бывают ли эти праздники и в
Канаде и в России?
- Где эти праздники бывают?
- Какая на празднике бывает особая
одежа?
- Едите ли вы особую пищу? Какую?
- Какие другие традиции отмечаются
на этом празднике?
The teacher recorded useful vocabulary and
structures on the board.
• After the discussion, each student chose one
celebration from Russian culture and one from
their own culture and completed a comparison
chart. Students used print resources, the
Internet, or asked community resource people
for ideas. They were to use Russian words and
phrases as much as possible on their chart.
• Students were invited to present their findings
to the class. The teacher asked students to
listen carefully to the presentations, because
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they were going to select one of the Russian
occasions and celebrate it in class. When the
presentations were complete, the class held a
vote to choose their favourite celebration.
• The class discussed what they would do to
prepare for the celebration, collating their ideas on
flip chart paper to display in the classroom. They
Таблица Сравнения Праздников
Моя
Канадская
Культура
Разное
• In pairs or small groups, students used the
available resources to find out more
about the celebration. They researched
appropriate food and beverages, music,
decorations, and activities or entertainment.
• As a class, they summarized their findings
on the flip chart paper, and then decided on
who would do or bring what.
decided who they would invite, including Russian
community members, where and when they
would hold their celebration, and that they would
have traditional food, make decorations or crafts,
compile appropriate Russian music, and have
Russian activities or entertainment.
Русская
Культура
Одиннаковое Разное
• The teacher provided students with a copy
of an authentic invitation to a celebration,
pointing out the formal form of address and
important information such as description,
date, time, location, if guests should bring
anything, and how guests should respond.
Students then created invitations to their
celebration. The invitations were hand
drawn or computer generated.
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• After planning the menu, students decided
on who would bring individual items. They
formed small groups to cook the more
complicated dishes and made posters of the
recipes to display during the celebration.
• Students decided that they would make
simple traditional crafts as decorations and
would record a selection of appropriate
Russian songs on CD or cassette to play at
the celebration.
• Students also decided that they would play a
traditional game during the party and would
invite a community resource person to come
to talk to them or give a demonstration
during the celebration.
• The teacher helped with planning and
materials where required.
• On the day of the celebration, students
decorated the classroom, brought food and
beverages, played music, and enjoyed the
game and demonstration by the community
resource person.
4. DEFINING THE CRITERIA
The teacher reviewed the learning outcomes for
these activities, explaining the requirements of
each task to students. The teacher and students
decided the following key criteria should be
demonstrated in the assigned tasks. Students
would be evaluated on the Celebration
Comparison Chart, their participation during
project work, acquiring information from an
authentic document, the invitation, and one or
more of the menu, recipe poster, decoration or
traditional craft, or the CD or cassette recording.
Celebration Comparison Chart
To what extent does the student:
• identify similarities and differences between
celebrations in Russian culture and their
own
• use Russian words and phrases to express
similarities and differences
Oral Communication during Classroom
Activities and Project Work
To what extent does the student:
• use Russian in asking and responding to
simple questions
• make him- or herself understood
• respond to and support others when they are
speaking Russian
Accessing Information from Authentic
Documents
To what extent does the student:
• try a variety of approaches, skills, and
strategies to obtain information
• extract accurate information from source
• use extracted information appropriately
Invitation
To what extent does the student:
• identify the need to use formal forms
of address
• reproduce Russian key words and phrases
accurately
• show appropriate organization of
information
• show consideration for audience
(e.g., eye-catching, easy to follow)
Menu
To what extent does the student:
• present the information in a clear, complete,
and logically organized manner
• use varied and accurate vocabulary
• include a variety of authentic dishes,
desserts, and beverages
Recipe Poster
To what extent does the student:
• provide required information
• reproduce understandable Russian words
and phrases
• show consideration for audience (e.g., eye-
catching, understandable)
• use appropriate recipe vocabulary
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Decoration or Traditional Craft
To what extent does the student:
• create an object that reflects Russian culture
• show detail, creativity, and appeal to the
audience
CD or Cassette Recording
To what extent does the student:
• include required selections
• demonstrate reflection in choices
5. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Teachers and students used performance rating
scales to evaluate student work. The class
discussed the rating scales before students began
their assignments, and all students had copies of
the scales. The same rating scales were adapted
for other performance tasks throughout the year.
At the end of the unit, the teacher conferences
briefly with each student about work completed.
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Таблица Сравнения Праздников

Критерии Оценка

• identifies similarities and differences between celebrations in Russian

culture and their own

• uses Russian words and phrases to express similarities

and differences

Kлюч: 3 – Отлично
2 – Хорошо
1 – Достаточно
0 – Не Показано

Устная Работа в Классе и в Проекте

Критерии Оценка

• uses Russian in asking and responding to simple questions

• makes him- or herself understood

• responds to and supports others when they are speaking Russian

Kлюч: 3 - Сильная
2 - Хорошая
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

Находит Информацию в Верном Документе

Критерии Редко Иногда Всегда

• tries a variety of approaches, skills, and

strategies to obtain information

• extracts accurate information from sources

• includes appropriate information

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Приглашение
Оценка Критерии

Сильно • goes beyond the basic requirements to demonstrate additional learning

4 • uses formal or informal address correctly and reproduces key Russian
words and phrases accurately
• information is clearly organized and while there may be minor errors,
these do not detract from the overall message
• the illustration is eye-catching and attractive

Хорошо • meets the requirements at a basic level

3 • while it may have a strong visual focus, the written presentation is not as
detailed
• use of vocabulary and key phrases is accurate but minimal
• errors may cause confusion but the invitation is generally
understandable

Незначительно • may deal with information in a cursory way

2 • information is either incomplete or not presented in a well organized
manner
• tends to rely on limited vocabulary and often includes errors in spelling
and sentence structure

Слабо • does not meet listed criteria

1 • message may be incomprehensible, inappropriate or extremely brief
• illustrations may be missing or unrelated to context

Mэню
Оценка Критерии

Отлично Exceeds criteria and requirements. Menu is clear, complete, logically

4 organized, and includes language and cultural features that go beyond basic
requirements of the task.

Хорошо Meets all criteria at a good level. Menu is clear, complete, logically
3 organized. Most Russian words and phrases are written correctly. Includes
some detail.

Достаточно Meets most criteria at a satisfactory level. Generally understandable,

2 complete, and logically organized. May include some errors in spelling or
vocabulary that causes parts of the communication to be unclear or
confusing. Tends to rely on basic vocabulary and patterns. Little detail.

Не Показано Does not demonstrate listed criteria. Message may be incomprehensible,

1 inappropriate, or extremely brief.

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Офиша Рецепта
Критерии Оценка Примечания

• provides all required information

• includes relevant and interesting details

• reproduces Russian words and phrases

in understandable form
• shows consideration for audience
(e.g., eye-catching, easy to understand)

• uses appropriate recipe vocabulary

Оценка За Всё

Kлюч: 3 – Отлично
2 – Хорошо
1 – Достаточно
0 – Не Показано

Украшение или Традициональное Исскуство

Критерии Оценка

• creates an object that reflects Russian culture

• shows detail, creativity, and appeal to the audience

Kлюч: 3 – Отлично
2 – Хорошо
1 – Достаточно
0 – Не Показано

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Запись Диска или Кассеты

Критерии Оценка

• includes required selections

• demonstrates reflection in choices

Kлюч: 3 – Отлично
2 – Хорошо
1 – Достаточно
0 – Не Показано

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Grade 7
Topic: Альбом Личной Одежды
1. PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Communicating
It is expected that students will:
• ask for and give simple information
• exchange information about themselves
• share information about activities and
interests
• participate in classroom activities
• begin to derive meaning in new language
situations
Acquiring Information
It is expected that students will:
• extract and retrieve selected information
from Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• express acquired information in oral, visual,
and simple written forms
2. OVERVIEW
This unit was presented in September. Over
approximately eight 40-minute classes, Grade 7
students developed and presented clothing
albums. Evaluation was based on:
• a personal clothing album that each student
prepared
• self-assessment and analyses (in English)
• oral presentations to small groups (in the
target language)
3. PLANNING FOR ASSESSMENT
AND EVALUATION
• The teacher introduced the topic by asking
students how they plan and select their
clothing for a new school year. What factors
do they consider? How much do they plan in
advance? Students were then presented with
several options:
- create and present an album showing his
or her clothing needs for Grade 7
- create and present an album showing the
clothing needs for a friend (real or
imaginary) in Grade 7
- create and present an album showing the
wardrobe they would choose for Grade
7 if they did not have to consider a
budget
• Students brainstormed to develop a list of
clothing vocabulary in Russian They posted
the list on chart paper for easy reference.
The teacher encouraged them to consult
various sources (e.g., textbooks, magazines,
bilingual dictionaries) to add to the list as
they worked on their projects.
• The teacher distributed a selection of
Russian catalogues for students to look at
and focused their attention on the ways the
catalogues were organized. They discussed a
variety of ways to organize their own
collections (e.g., by season, body part,
activity).
• Students spent two periods “shopping” in
the catalogues by cutting out the clothing
and accessories they would need for their
Grade 7 school year. Some students drew
and coloured several of the clothing items
they wanted to include. Students used
classroom resources (including bilingual
dictionaries, class charts, Russian clothing
catalogues, and textbooks) to find the
vocabulary they needed. The teacher
circulated and observed students as they
worked, asking questions in Russian and
helping them to answer. The teacher
provided immediate feedback and recorded
observations on a checklist.
• The teacher reviewed key structures and
vocabulary and helped students practise
phrases they could use in their presentations,
as well as questions they could ask other
presenters. Students practised their
presentations with partners, then worked in
small groups to practise asking and
answering questions such as:
Ты любишь носить шляпы?картузы?
колпаки?Да, я люблю носить шляпы.
Нет, я не люблю носить картузы.
• The teacher presented a peer-evaluation
form to the class. The teacher then discussed
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evaluation with students, including what to Self-Assessment

look for in the presentations and how to
offer useful feedback to presenters. The
class practised completing a form.
• Students presented their albums to the class.
Each student in the audience was required to
ask at least two questions of any presenter
and to complete a peer-evaluation form for
two students, previously selected by the
teacher.
• Students submitted their albums, their
speaking notes, the peer evaluations they
received, and self-evaluations.
4. DEFINING THE CRITERIA
The teacher reviewed the learning outcomes for
these activities and explained the requirements
of each task. The teacher and students agreed on
the key criteria that should be demonstrated in
each of the assigned tasks.
Personal Album
To what extent does the student:
• provide relevant and appropriate information
• include detail and sufficient information
• write captions in Russian
• organize information and present it in
logical categories
To what extent does the student:
• use only Russian
• pronounce Russian words correctly
• use Russian words and expressions learned
in class
• use new Russian words
• rephrase if not understood
• use gestures to help people understand
Personal Response to Other Presentations
To what extent does the student:
• listen attentively
• provide encouragement to other presenters
• ask questions of presenters
5. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
The teacher used rating scales to evaluate
student performance. Students were given copies
of the rating scales as they practised and
prepared their presentations. The same scales
were adapted for a variety of other assignments
throughout the year.

Oral Presentation
To what extent does the student:
• provide relevant and appropriate information
• speak in Russian
• speak with some fluidity
• attempt to self-correct
• respond to questions with relevant
information

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Личный Альбом
Оценка Критерии

Отлично Meets all criteria. Goes beyond the basic requirements to demonstrate
4 additional learning (e.g., includes vocabulary beyond the practised list,
features interesting or unusual details, labels include explanation or
analysis).

Хорошо Complete and accurate. Uses the structures and vocabulary provided
3 to present required information. Includes a variety of clothing.

Достаточно Meets the requirements. Clothing is mostly from limited categories. May
2 omit some information or make errors (e.g., labels or matches to
diagram are incorrect or incomplete).

Не Показано May be incomplete, inappropriate, or incomprehensible.

1

Устное Представление
Критерии Оценка

• provides relevant and appropriate information

• speaks in Russian

• speaks with some fluidity

• attempts to self-correct

• responds to questions with relevant information

Kлюч: 3 – Самостоятельно/Минимум поддержки

2 – Немного поддержки
1 – Постоянная поддержка
0 – Не Показано

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Студент Оценивает Себя (Устное Представление)

Имя: ________________________

число: _______________________

Tема: __________________________________________________________________________

In my oral presentation, I...

 used Russian

 pronounced Russian words correctly

 used Russian words and expressions learned in class

 used new Russian words

 rephrased if not understood

 rephrased if not understood

I am proud that ___________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Next time, I would _________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

I feel that I need to ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

In order to improve _________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

I felt frustrated about _______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

When I was preparing my oral presentation _____________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

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Личная Реакция к Другим Представлениям

Критерии Оценка

• listens attentively

• provides encouragement to other presenters

• asks questions of presenters

Мои Вопросы:
1.

2.

Kлюч: 3 – Сильная
2 – Хорошая
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

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Grade 8
Topic: Свободное Время
1. PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Communicating
It is expected that students will:
• ask for and give information, permission,
and clarification
• seek information about activities
and interests
• participate in familiar activities (real or
simulated)
• derive meaning in new language situations
Acquiring Information
It is expected that students will:
• extract, retrieve, and process selected
information from Russian resources to
complete meaningful tasks
• express acquired information in oral, visual,
and written forms
2. OVERVIEW
Over a two-week period, the teacher developed a
series of activities that focused on pastimes and
leisure activities. Evaluation was based on:
• participation in oral activities
• visual and oral summaries
• creation of mobiles
• oral participation in a game
• accessing information from authentic
documents
• role play
• creation of postcards
3. PLANNING FOR ASSESSMENT AND
EVALUATION
• The teacher began the unit by developing a
list of vocabulary with the class to support
the topic. Students brainstormed and
recorded useful words and expressions on
the board and then recorded this vocabulary
in their personal dictionaries.
• Working in groups of three or four, students
were assigned one of the following
categories: winter, spring, summer, fall,
indoor, outdoor, individual, team, or group.
They surveyed their classmates by asking
Что ты любишь делать
зимой?весной? летом? осенью? or
Что ты любишь делать в доме? На
улице?Когда ты один/одна?
• Groups compiled results and represented
them visually to the class (e.g., pie chart, bar
graph). Each group also presented an oral
summary of the class results, using the
visual as an aid. Any new vocabulary was
added to the list on the board and recorded
in students’ dictionaries.
• To reinforce the new vocabulary and the
categories, the teacher created classroom
corners labelled winter, spring, summer, and
fall. Students chose corners that best suited
their favourite activities and as newly
formed groups, classmates shared their
preferences (e.g., Я люблю кататься на
лыжах/на сноборде зимой). The teacher
then had students move to different corners
and share new interests and activities until
they had visited each season.
• Students individually created mobiles that
depicted various pastimes that interested
them. Vocabulary was expanded (through
use of dictionaries, web sites, newspapers,
and magazines) to include necessary
equipment, special clothing, facilities, role
models, and so on for labelling the array of
photos/illustrations, objects, and ideas.
Students were encouraged to cut cardboard
shapes on which to present their information
and hang them with both sides illustrating
their interests.
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• The class brainstormed a list of questions
that students could use to find out essential
information about their classmates’ pastimes
(e.g., Где ты играешь в футбол? С кем
ты трейнеруешься в хоммей? С кем
ты играешь в баскетбол? Как долго
ты танцуешь? Сколько лет ты
играешь на гитаре?С кем ты
говоришь по Интернету?) Students were
expected to add the list of questions to their
personal dictionaries.
• In small groups, students prepared for
a game where only one of them would
truthfully present his or her favourite
pastimes ( to the class and the others would
try to deceive their classmates with
imaginary pastimes they had invented for
themselves. The group stood together and
briefly summarized the details of their
“favourite” activities. After the presentation,
the other student groups were allowed a few
minutes of questioning at the end. By using
and practising their list of questions,
students attempted to acquire enough
information to catch their classmates in a lie
and determine who was being honest. Each
group presented in turn. A point was
awarded to students who correctly identified
the truth-teller.
• Students then looked at the
entertainment/sports sections of Russian
newspapers and explored Russian web sites
to find activities that would interest them for
the weekend. The teacher helped students
prepare by discussing strategies for dealing
with authentic documents (e.g., listing
cognates that support understanding,
examining visuals for meaning, scanning for
dates, times, location, and costs).
• In pairs, students role-played scenes in front
of the class. Each student inquired about
what his or her partner wanted to do on the
weekend (e.g., В этот уикенд/выходной
Я хочу пойти в кинотеатр. Я хочу
поехать в центр торговли Уаинита. А
ты?) Students in the audience listened
carefully for details (time, place, cost, and so
on) keeping track in their notebooks.
• After all of the role plays were presented,
the teacher asked students to choose an
event from those mentioned and design a
ticket for it. The teacher provided examples
of authentic tickets and the class discussed
what pertinent information was needed for
this assignment.
• The next day, students presented their
tickets as they entered the room. They were
asked to circulate around the room asking
the question Куда ты идёшь? Едешь? in
order to find others going to the same event.
Once they had grouped themselves, they
briefly presented information describing
where they were going (e.g., Я еду
смотреть хоккей/ играть в бейзбол/
делать покупки. Это в восемь часов).
• As a culminating activity, students designed
postcards to send to a friend or family
member from the event they were attending.
Using an example, the teacher and students
discussed components of a postcard, noting
new vocabulary for greetings and leave-
taking on the board. Students were reminded
to keep their writing brief to suit the
parameters of a postcard. Students were
expected to use the information acquired
from the ticket and authentic resources, but
were encouraged to be creative about other
details. Students used illustrations, collages,
photos, or computer graphics to visually
depict the event.
4. DEFINING THE CRITERIA
The teacher reviewed the learning outcomes for
these activities and explained the requirements
of each task. The teacher and students decided
the following key criteria should be
demonstrated in the assigned tasks.
Oral Participation in Classroom Activities
To what extent does the student:
• interact with classmates to obtain
information
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• use Russian to ask and respond to questions
• respond to and support others when they are
speaking Russian
Visual and Oral Summary
To what extent does the student:
• provide all required information
• include relevant and interesting details
• show appropriate organization of
information
• communicate an understandable message
Student Mobiles
To what extent does the student:
• provide all required information
• include relevant and interesting details
• reproduce [Target Language] words and
patterns in understandable form
• show consideration for audience (e.g.,
eye-catching, easy to understand)
• use appropriate vocabulary in labels
• spell key vocabulary correctly
Oral Participation in a Game or Role-Play
To what extent does the student:
• provide a comprehensible message
• include some understandable details
• recognize and respond to simple questions
• use appropriate patterns and frames to
include known expressions and vocabulary
• sustain the use of Russian throughout the
activity
• use intonation, miming, gestures, and body
language to support the information or
message
• pronounce familiar words and phrases with
increasing accuracy
Accessing Information from Authentic
Documents
To what extent does the student:
• try a variety of approaches, skills, and
strategies to obtain information
• extract accurate information from sources
• include appropriate information
Postcard Project
Visual
To what extent does the student:
• provide appropriate illustrations or photos
• include relevant and interesting details
• show consideration for the audience (e.g.,
eye-catching, easy to understand)
Written
To what extent does the student:
• write a clear and understandable account
• convey the main events accurately
• take risks with language and use a range of
vocabulary
5. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
The teacher used performance rating scales to
evaluate students’ work in this unit. Students
were given copies of the rating scales and
discussed them in English before they began
working on their assignments. Teachers and
students also discussed and used scales to assess
and provide feedback on the visual and written
aspects of the postcard project.
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Устная Работа в Классе

Число

Критерии Оценка

• interacts with classmates to obtain information

• uses Russian to ask and respond to

questions

• responds to and supports others when they

are speaking Russian

• pronounces familiar words and phrases with

increasing accuracy

Kлюч: 3 – Сильная
2 – Хорошая
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

Показывает и Подводит Итоги

Критерии Оценка

• provides all required information

• includes relevant and interesting details

• shows appropriate organization of information

• has an understandable message

Kлюч: 3 – Сильная
2 – Хорошая
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

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Студенческие Подвижные Скульптуры

Критерии Оценка Примечания

• provides all required information

• includes relevant and interesting

details
• reproduces Russian words and
patterns in understandable form

• shows consideration for audience

(e.g., eye-catching, easy to
understand)

• uses appropriate vocabulary in labels

• spells correctly

Оценка за Всё

Kлюч: 3 – Сильная
2 – Хорошая
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

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Устная Работа в Игре и в Роли

Критерии Оценка Игры Оценка Роли

• provides a comprehensible message

• includes some understandable details

• recognizes and responds to simple questions

• uses appropriate patterns and frames to include

known expressions and vocabulary

• sustains the use of Russian throughout the

activity

• uses intonation, miming, gestures, and body

language to support information or message

• pronounces familiar words and phrases with

accuracy

Kлюч: 3 – Самостоятельно/Минимум поддержки

2 – Немного поддержки
1 – Постоянная поддержка
0 – Не Показано

Находит Информацию в Верном Документе

Критерии Редко Иногда Всегда

• tries a variety of approaches, skills, and

strategies to obtain information

• extracts accurate information from

sources

• includes appropriate information

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Проект - Открытка
Оценка Критерии

Сильно Goes beyond the basic requirements to demonstrate additional learning.

4 For example, may include a variety of details about activities or use
language structures not practised in class. Information is accurate and
clearly organized. May include some minor errors in language, but these
do not detract from the overall impact. Illustration or photo is interesting,
relevant, attractive, and supports the ideas described in the text of the
postcard.

Хорошо Meets most requirements at a basic level. May be inconsistent, with

3 some aspects, such as the visual, stronger and more detailed than
written presentation. Use of vocabulary is accurate, but may be
repetitious. Errors may cause some confusion but the postcard is
generally understandable.

Незначительно May deal with requirements in a cursory way or show extreme

2 inconsistency with some aspects completed at a good level and others
at an unsatisfactory level. Tends to rely on limited vocabulary and often
includes errors in spelling and sentence structure. Postcard is difficult to
understand in places.

Слабо Does not demonstrate listed criteria. Message may be

1 incomprehensible, inappropriate, or extremely brief. Illustration or photo
may be missing or unrelated to text.

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Grade 9
Topic: Установить Контакт Друг с Другом
1. PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Communicating
It is expected that students will:
• ask for and give assistance and detailed
information
• share opinions and preferences, giving
reasons
• describe and exchange information about
activities, people, places, and things
• communicate in present and future
• participate in selected meaningful,
real-life situations
Acquiring Information
It is expected that students will:
• extract, retrieve, and process information
from Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• explain acquired information in oral, visual,
and written forms
Experiencing Creative Works
It is expected that students will:
• reflect on and respond to authentic creative
works from Russian culture
Understanding Cultural Influences
It is expected that students will:
• identify and describe similarities and
differences between their own customs and
those of Russian
2. OVERVIEW
The teacher developed a series of web-based
activities to initiate correspondence with
students in Russian culture. The teacher
considered a variety of ways to do this, for
example, by students corresponding with
individual students in another class, by the class
as a whole creating messages for another class,
or by having students participate in a student
listserv or chat group.
The introductory activities occurred
continuously over two weeks of classes, while
the correspondence process continued for the
remainder of the school year.
Although this sample deals with electronic
correspondence, it can be easily adapted to a
pen pal situation.
Evaluation was based on:
• participation in oral preparation activities
• information collection from the Internet
• visual projects developed on Russian
activities, people, places, and things
• actual correspondence students sent to their
“keypals”
• oral presentations of the information they
received
• visual projects developed on differences and
similarities between their own customs and
those of Russian culture
3. PLANNING FOR EVALUATION AND
ASSESSMENT
• Students worked in pairs to do the
cooperative activity “think-pair-share” on
the purposes and possible methods of
correspondence. During the whole class
sharing that followed this activity, the
teacher prompted discussion with questions
such as:
- How many of you correspond regularly
in writing with others?
Cколько из вас регулярно
перепишиваетесь с другими?
- How many of you have correspondents
outside of this community?
Cколько из вас имеете
отдалённых
друзей, с которыми вы
перепишиваетесь?
- What format options are available (e.g.,
mail, fax, e-mail)?
Какими способами вы можете
переписываться? Почтой?
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Факсом? Текстом по Интернету?
Текстом по телефону?
- What formats do you most enjoy
sending? Receiving?
Каким способам вы больше
любите переписываится?
• Students returned to their partners to create
web charts/mind maps on poster paper that
showed the benefits of having
penpals/keypals. These were posted around
the room to remind students of the purpose
of this unit.
• The teacher explained that students would
be selecting and corresponding with students
from Russian culture using the Internet.
• The teacher provided students with (or,
subject to time and interest, had the students
do a web search for) the three types of
keypal exchanges. The class chose the
individual student-to-individual student
format.
• The teacher read a sample letter. In pairs,
students brainstormed features that make
correspondence worthwhile and interesting.
They collated ideas on a flipchart for
classroom display. The teacher helped
students follow up by suggesting simple
ways to ensure quality in their
correspondence in Russian, such as:
- learning as much as you can about
where your keypal lives
- practising vocabulary and a variety of
sentence frames for telling about
yourself and asking questions about
someone else
Думай, Ищи Друга, Поделяйся
- learning how to describe in Russian the
place where you live
- experimenting with ways of making
your information interesting
• To help students become aware of the area
in which their keypals lived, the teacher
provided a photocopied map and had
students colour the appropriate region.
• Using the Internet and other resources,
students researched the assigned Russian
culture to complete an information sheet
provided by the teacher. Each group
presented their findings to the class with any
visual support they were able to print off the
Internet. The completed information sheets
and visuals were posted on a central bulletin
board on a large map
of the Russian world.
• Students read sample Russian penpal/keypal
letters and generated a list of useful
vocabulary and language structures. They
worked in pairs to
fill in the blanks in letters where words and
phrases had been omitted (cloze activities).
Multiple samples and phrasings helped
students develop variety in their
correspondence.
• Each student created a letter of introduction
to a keypal that was first sent to the
teacher’s e-mail address. The letter
contained elements from the information
chart done earlier. The teacher forwarded
students’ letters to the appropriate teacher,
school, or student listserv.
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Листок Информации
в моей стране в России

Климат

Население

География района

Любимые занятия

Типичная Пища

Типичная Музыка

Популярный Спорт

• During the rest of that term/semester,
students were given the opportunity to check
their e-mail regularly and to respond to any
messages received. The teacher tracked the
correspondence by providing a
correspondence log to be completed by
students.
• At the end of the term/semester, students
introduced their keypals to the class with
multimedia presentations that included all of
the information they had learned about their
keypals’ culture as well as personal
descriptions of the students. Each
presentation had an oral introduction, a
music background, pictures and objects from
the keypal’s country, photos of the keypal,
and samples of his or her favourite foods. A
few students chose to do PowerPoint
presentations.
4. DEFINING THE CRITERIA
The teacher reviewed the learning outcomes for
these activities, then explained the requirements
of each task to the students. The teacher and
students decided the following key criteria
should be demonstrated in the assigned tasks.

Журнал Корреспонденций
Послано Тема Письма Тема Письма
Число От/Кo Получано Послано Получано

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Accessing Information on the Internet
To what extent does the student:
• access a variety of electronic sources (such
as Russian search engines and web sites)
• download appropriate data from
the Internet
Participation in Oral Activities
To what extent does the student:
• interact with the information through
questions, responses, and following
instructions
• use Russian to ask and respond to questions
from the teacher and other students
• speak Russian during class and group
activities
• respond to and support others in their use of
Russian
Web Chart/Mind Map on the
Benefits of Having a Keypal
To what extent does the student:
• provide all required information
• include relevant and interesting details
• use appropriate vocabulary, spelled correctly
• show appropriate organization of
information
Information Sheet
To what extent does the student:
• provide all required information
• include relevant and interesting details
• use appropriate vocabulary, spelled correctly
• show appropriate organization of
information
• reproduce Russian words and patterns in
understandable form
Oral Presentation of the Information Sheet
To what extent does the student:
• present information clearly
• include relevant or interesting details or
features
• speak smoothly – most pauses occur at the
end of phrases or sentences
• use a variety of vocabulary and language
structures appropriate to the subject
E-mail Letters to Keypal
To what extent does the student:
• present clear, relevant, and appropriate
information
• include interesting details or features
• ask questions about or make comparisons
with local community
• include information about personal tastes, a
description of the school, and community
customs
• ask questions about comparable customs or
behaviour patterns
• use a variety of vocabulary and language
structures
• use spelling and mechanics that do not
interfere with meaning
Oral and Multimedia Presentation
To what extent does the student:
• convey an understandable message
• include all required information
• provide relevant and unusual details to add
interest
• sustain the use of Russian – pauses do not
impede communication
• pronounce most words accurately or
approximately
• self-correct as needed
• use appropriate vocabulary and language
patterns correctly
• include several types of media: music,
visual, electronic
5. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
The teacher used performance rating scales to
evaluate students’ work on this unit. Students
were given copies of the rating scales, and
discussed them in English before working on
their assignments. Teachers and students used
the scales to assess and provide feedback on the
web charts/mind maps, information sheets,
presentations, and e-mail letters. These scales
were adapted and used throughout the year to
assess visual, oral, and written work.
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Находить Информацию По Интернету

Критерии Редко Иногда Всегда

• accesses a variety of electronic sources

(such as Russian search engines and
web sites)

• downloads appropriate data from the

Internet

Устная Работа
Число

Критерии Оценка

• interacts with the information through

questions, responses, and following
instructions

• uses Russian to ask and respond to questions

from the teacher and other students

• speaks Russian during class and group

activities

• responds to and supports others when they

are speaking Russian

Kлюч: 3 – Самостоятельно/Минимум Поддержка

2 – Немного Поддержки
1 – Постоянная Поддержка
0 – Не Показано

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Паутина/Карта Мозга о Пользе Переписываться

Критерии Оценка

• provides complete information

• includes relevant and interesting details

• uses appropriate vocabulary, spelled correctly

• shows appropriate organization of information

Kлюч: 3 – Сильно
2 – Хорошо
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

Листок Информации
Критерии Оценка

• provides all required information

• includes relevant and interesting details

• uses appropriate vocabulary, spelled correctly

• shows appropriate organization of information

• reproduces Russian words and patterns in understandable form

Kлюч: 3 – Сильный
2 – Хороший
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

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Устное Представление Листка Информации

Критерии
Оценка Примечания
Я Друг Учитель
/ница
• presents information clearly

• includes relevant or interesting details or

features

• speaks smoothly – most pauses occur at

the end of phrases or sentences

• uses a variety of vocabulary and language

structures appropriate to the subject

Оценка за Всё

Kлюч: 3 – Самостоятельно/Минимум Поддержки

2 – Немного Поддержки
1 – Постоянная Поддержка
0 – Не Показано

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Почта по Интернету Другу/Подруге

Note: Communication of meaning is the most important consideration and should receive the
greatest weighting in assigning a grade.

Оценка Критерии

Отлично Goes beyond the requirements of the task to demonstrate extended

5 learning or new applications. Offers clear, relevant, and appropriate
information. Includes interesting details or features. Asks questions
about or makes comparisons with local community. Includes information
about personal tastes, school, and community customs. Asks questions
about comparable customs or behaviour patterns. Uses a variety of
vocabulary and language structures. Spelling and mechanics do not
interfere with meaning.

Хорошо Information is clear, relevant, accurate, and offers some details. Asks
4 questions and makes some comparisons with local community. Includes
some information about personal tastes, school, and community
customs. Asks questions about keypal’s customs. Uses a range of useful
vocabulary and structures, with some repetition. May include some
structural errors, but these do not obscure meaning.

Достаточно Writing is comprehensible but may be unclear in places, often because

3 of problems with organization. Links between ideas may be weak or
confusing. Includes general information about school and everyday life
and asks some questions. Vocabulary tends to be basic and concrete.
May include errors in word choice, structures, or surface features, but
these do not seriously obscure meaning.

Самый Attempts to ask questions and provide general information. Supporting

Минимум details may be confusing, irrelevant, or inappropriate. Vocabulary and
2 patterns tend to be basic and repetitive. Writing may be
incomprehensible in places because of errors in word choice, word
order, or sentence structure. May be very brief. The writing tends to be
repetitive and lacks a sense of general organization.

Ещё Не Хватает Information is unclear, incomplete, or inappropriate. May be very short. A

1 large number of errors may make it impossible for the reader to
understand the writer’s views.

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Устное Представление Используя Различных Средств

Note: Communication of meaning is the most important consideration and should receive the
greatest weighting in assigning a grade.

Оценка Критерии

Отлично Goes beyond the requirements of the task to demonstrate extended

6 learning or new applications. Takes risks with language, sometimes
making errors when attempting to express complexities or subtleties.
Information is clear, relevant, accurate, and logically organized. The
presentation has oral, visual, and musical components that contribute to
a full understanding of the keypal. A wide range of visual aids and oral
explanations enriches the presentation. Errors in language use do not
detract from meaning.

Сильно Information is clear, relevant, accurate, and detailed. The presentation

5 has oral, visual, and musical components, with visual aids and oral
explanations that enrich the presentation. May include some repetition
and structural errors, but these do not obscure meaning.

Достаточный Information is clear, relevant, and accurate. Some detail is presented to

4 support views, but links between ideas may be weak in places. The
presentation has basic oral, visual, and musical components. Language
and visual components tend to be basic and concrete. May include
errors in tense or structure, but meaning is clear.

Развивающий Information is relevant and accurate, but may be unclear in places.

3 Some detail is presented to support views, but links between ideas may
be weak or confusing. Presentation has few visual, oral, and musical
components, which do not necessarily enrich the understanding of the
keypal. Vocabulary and structures tend to be basic and repetitive. May
include errors in tense, structure, and occasionally, spelling (indicating
that the student did not use a dictionary or other resources to check his
or her work), but these do not seriously affect meaning.

Слаборазвитый Attempts to address the topic. Some accurate information is presented,

2 but some of the supporting detail may be confusing, irrelevant, or
inappropriate. Vocabulary tends to be basic and repetitive with little
appropriate use of Russian idiom. Errors in tense, structure, and spelling
may make it difficult for the audience to understand the meaning in
places. The presentation tends to be choppy, repetitive, and lacks a
sense of logical organization.

Условия Не Information or message is unclear, incomplete, or inappropriate. May be

Охвачены very short. A large number of errors may make it impossible for the
1 audience to understand the presenter’s view.

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Grade 10
Topic: Дpужба
1. PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Communicating
It is expected that students will:
• communicate needs, desires, and emotions,
giving reasons
• describe events and experiences
• communicate in past, present, and future
• participate in a variety of meaningful, real-
life situations
Acquiring Information
It is expected that students will:
• retrieve, process, and adapt information
from Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• explain in detail acquired information in
oral, visual, and written forms
Experiencing Creative Works
It is expected that students will:
• discuss and respond to authentic creative
works from Russian culture
Understanding Cultural Influences
It is expected that students will:
• compare and contrast their own customs to
those of Russian culture
• identify language, expressions, and
behaviours that suit cultural context
2. OVERVIEW
The teacher developed a three-week unit on
friendship that included:
• participating in oral activities
• developing web charts on personality traits
• creating public service announcements
• doing research on the Internet on friendship
items
• creating visual and personal responses
to a poem
• creating soap opera videos
3. PLANNING FOR ASSESSMENT
AND EVALUATION
• The teacher distributed index cards to the
students. Each student secretly recorded the
name (in large print) of a famous person.
The teacher gathered the cards and randomly
taped one on each student’s back.
• Students circulated around the room
attempting to figure out who they were by
asking questions that elicited yes or no
responses only. When students had
determined their identities, they sat down
with the cards in front of them.
• The teacher put the students in groups and
asked them to choose two of the famous
people from the ones collected in their
group. The teacher provided each group
with chart paper, markers, and dictionaries
and asked the students to brainstorm and
web qualities and personality traits of the
people on their chosen cards. The charts
were placed around the room and students
returned to their seats to write entries in their
personal journals about which one of these
famous people they would pick to be their
friend and why.
• Students later shared their journal entries in
groups. Together they agreed on the
essential qualities of friendship. Groups
were then asked to create 30-second public
service announcements for TV or radio with
the theme of the importance of friendship.
• The teacher presented a Russian poem on
friendship taken from a magazine, book, or
the Internet. In pairs, using dictionaries,
students derived meaning from the poem.
• Each student created a personal response to
the poem using both written and visual
formats (which included many forms, such
as song, dance, art, Reader’s Theatre, and
drama).
• For a final task, students worked together to
create scenes inspired by real or imagined
soap operas. The themes related to
friendships and relationships. Students
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worked in groups to create storyboards and
scripts, scout locations, obtain props and
costumes, rehearse, and then film their
scenes. They showed their videotapes to the
class at the end of the unit. Students were
also given the option of doing live
presentations or computer-generated
animations.
4. DEFINING THE CRITERIA
The teacher reviewed the learning outcomes for
these activities, explained the requirements of
each task, and discussed key criteria with
students.
Participation in Oral Activities
To what extent does the student:
• follow instructions
• use Russian to ask and respond to questions
from other students
• respond to and support others in
their use of Russian
• take risks, show interest, and persevere
Webbing Personality Traits
To what extent does the student:
• include relevant and interesting details
• show appropriate organization of
information
• communicate an understandable message
Public Service Announcement
To what extent does the student:
• speak comprehensibly
• accurately identify and describe the qualities
of friendship
• take risks to include new or unfamiliar
language that enhances each description
• correctly use the frames and vocabulary
provided
• use gesture and expression to support
communication
Visual and Written Personal Response
to the Poem
To what extent does the student:
Visual
• demonstrate an understanding of the content
of the poem
• include relevant and creative detail
• show consideration for the audience (e.g.,
varied, eye-catching)
• provide a comprehensible message
Written
• show appropriate organization of
information
• demonstrate an understanding of the content
of the poem
• use a range of appropriate vocabulary,
including new vocabulary from the poem, to
support and enrich the message
Soap Opera Video
To what extent does the student:
• attempt to model a soap opera
• use interesting language, details, or humour
to engage the audience
• provide character development
• use a range of appropriate vocabulary and
structures
• interact effectively with expression and
show some spontaneity
5. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
The teacher used performance rating scales to
evaluate students’ work on this unit. Students
were given copies of the rating scales, and
discussed them in English before they began
working on their assignments. Teachers and
students discussed and used the scales to assess
and provide feedback on the public service
announcements, poem responses, and soap opera
videos. These scales were adapted and used
throughout the year to assess visual, oral, and
written work.
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Устная Работа
Число

Критерии Оценка

• follows instructions

• uses Russian to ask and respond to

questions from other students

• responds to and supports others in their

use of Russian

• takes risks, shows interest, and perseveres

Kлюч: 3 – Самостоятельно/Минимум Поддержки

2 – Немного Поддержки
1 – Постоянная Поддержка
0 – Не Показано

Паутина Особенности Характера

Оценка Критерии

Отлично Goes beyond the basic requirements to demonstrate additional learning.

4 Web chart includes relevant and interesting details, shows appropriate
organization of information, and communicates an understandable
message.

Хорошо Complete and accurate. Includes relevant details, shows appropriate

3 organization of information, and communicates an understandable
message. May include minor errors.

Достаточно Basic. Includes required items. May omit some details.

2
Условия Не May be incomplete, inappropriate, or incomprehensible.
Охвачены
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Обьявление Коммунальных Услугов

Критерии Оценка* Оценка Учителя
Я Друг/Подруга
Group Group Group Group Group Group Group Group
A B C D A B C D

• speaks comprehensibly

• accurately identifies and

describes the qualities of
friendship

• takes risks to include new or

unfamiliar language that
enhances each description

• correctly uses the frames

and vocabulary provided

• uses gesture and

expression to support
communication

* Students who worked together collaborated to assign self-ratings.

Kлюч: 3 – Сильное
2 – Хорошее
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

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Наглядная и Письменная Реакция к Стиху

Оценка Примечания
Я Друг Учитель
Критерии: Наглядная Реякция

• demonstrates an understanding of
the content of the poem

• includes relevant and creative detail

• shows consideration for the

audience (e.g., varied, eye-catching)

• provides a comprehensible message

Оценка Наглдной Реакции

Критерии: Письменная Реакция

• shows appropriate organization of

information

• demonstrates an understanding of
the content of the poem

• uses a range of appropriate

vocabulary, including new
vocabulary from the poem, to
support and enrich the message

Оценка Письменной Реакции

Kлюч: 3 – Самостоятельно/Минимум Поддержки

2 – Немного Поддержки
1 – Постоянная Поддержка
0 – Не Показано

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Видео или ДВД Многосерийной Телепостановки

На Семейные и Бытовые Темы
Оценка Критерии

Отлично Includes all components of the project. Strong attempt to engage the
5 audience through use of interesting dialogue, character development,
detail, costumes, props, and possibly humour. Uses a wide range of
expressions and vocabulary with limited repetition. Creatively attempts to
model a soap opera, with a sense of pacing and flow in the dialogue.
May include minor errors in usage or pronunciation, but these do not
detract from message.

Хорошо Includes components of the project. Attempts to engage the audience

4 through dialogue, some character development, detail, costumes, props,
and possibly humour. Uses a range of expressions and vocabulary with
some repetition. Attempts to model a soap opera. May include errors in
pronunciation, but message is still clearly communicated.

Достаточно Meets requirements. Video lacks creativity; is without costumes, props,

3 and character development. Major components of video are appropriate,
but lack supporting detail or attempt to engage audience. Uses a limited
range of expressions or vocabulary with repetition. Message is
comprehensible, but errors may require more effort for audience to
comprehend.

Нужно Больше Meets some requirements. Design of video impedes understanding.

2 Includes most required information, but may be very brief, with little
detail. In most cases, shows little awareness of audience – often little
sense of communication. Soap opera format is not evident. May rely on
simple, basic vocabulary and repeat the same structures. Errors interfere
with communication.

Не Показано Does not meet requirements. May be incomprehensible, inappropriate,

1 or incomplete.

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Grade 11
Topic: Современные Вопросы
1. PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Communicating
It is expected that students will:
• exchange opinions on topics of interest
• describe or narrate events, situations, or
experiences
• use a range of vocabulary and expressions in
past, present, and future
• interact in a variety of meaningful, real-life
situations
Acquiring Information
It is expected that students will:
• retrieve, research, and use relevant
information from Russian resources to
complete meaningful tasks
• summarize acquired information in oral,
visual, and written forms
Experiencing Creative Works
It is expected that students will:
• compare, contrast, and respond to authentic
creative works from Russian culture
Understanding Cultural Influences
It is expected that students will:
• identify contemporary issues in Russian
culture
• demonstrate an understanding of similarities
and differences between their own culture
and that of Russian
• identify and compare language, expressions,
and behaviours that reflect cultural context
2. OVERVIEW
This unit was designed to give each student the
opportunity to explore, in depth, a current social,
political, or economic issue important to the
Russian world. Issues ranged from international
trade policies to child poverty. All work was
completed in Russian. Evaluation was based on:
• group oral presentations
• scrapbooks or journals containing
information about the issues presented
• individual creative works
3. PLANNING FOR ASSESSMENT
AND EVALUATION
• The teacher introduced the unit by showing
the class a brief clip from a documentary
video about child poverty in the Russian
country or region. Each student was asked to
make three personal comments related to the
film, and to share these with two other
students. The teacher facilitated an open
class discussion about other issues in the
Russian world that students were aware of.
• The class developed a list of vocabulary and
language structures that were useful in
talking about current events and issues. The
teacher added to the list and modelled ways
of using some of the phrases and structures
to talk about social issues.
• Students formed small groups. The teacher
provided a variety of current Russian
resources (magazines, newspapers, taped
news broadcasts, news video clips) and
asked the groups to identify all the current
issues they could find that related to the
Russian world.
As the groups shared their lists, the teacher
created a chart of the topics they suggested,
including:
- environmental issues
Cпорные вопросы об экологии
(Охраны окружающей среды)
- the economy
Наша экономия
- immigration
Иммиграция в Канаду
- political issues
Спорные политические вопросы
- child poverty
Дети семьи доведённой до
бедности
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• Students conducted a Media Watch for one
week. They listened to newscasts, read news
magazines and other periodicals, read
newspapers (local and on the Internet), and
watched for references to any of the topics
mentioned in class. Most of the Media
Watch was conducted in English; however,
students also consulted Russian news
resources provided by the teacher. Students
recorded their observations in Russian on
sheets prepared by the teacher. Each sheet
included the date, source, topic, and general
editorial tone, as well as two or three key
points.
• Students formed groups of three. Each group
chose an issue from the Media Watch to
explore in depth. They gathered current
information through a variety of authentic
Russian resources, including:
- periodicals - журналы
- newspapers - газеты
- television - телевидение
- web sites – места по Интернету
- people and organizations from the
country or region in question –
личности или организации из
страны или района
- art - творчество
- music - музыка
- literature - литература
Students recorded the information in Media
Watch booklets and met frequently with
their groups to check on their progress and
talk about what they were learning. The
teacher provided assistance and feedback
throughout the activity.
• Each group used what it had learned to
prepare an oral presentation about the issue.
The teacher encouraged groups to choose a
variety of formats for their presentations,
and the class brainstormed a list of
possibilities:
- panel discussion – дискуссия
экспертов
- debate – дебаты
- talk show – Передача разговоров по
телевидению (taking on roles of
different people interested in the issue)
- case study – исследование вопроса
- dramatization - драматизация
- video documentary – документальная
видео-передача
- simulation of an actual situation –
симуляция актуальной ситуации
- radio or television news broadcast or
news magazine – передача новостей
по радио или телевидению
- simulated interviews with key
individuals – симуляция интервью с
главными лицами
• The class established general requirements
and criteria for the presentations, and the
teacher developed and distributed a rating
scale. Each group was also responsible for
collecting peer evaluations of its
presentation and summarizing these as part
of a final self-assessment of the project.
• As students listened to each presentation,
they recorded key points and added these to
a personal scrapbook or journal. The teacher
encouraged students to include any other
articles, creative works, or reflections in
their books. In the scrapbook or journal,
each student also prepared a one-page
synopsis of the issue that his or her group
had studied and presented.
• At the end of the unit, the teacher provided
models and reviewed useful vocabulary and
structures. Students were asked to develop a
creative work (как например: песня,
стих, видео отрывок, карикатура,
мультик, рассказ) in response to one of
the issues that had touched them.
4. DEFINING THE CRITERIA
The teacher reviewed the expectations for each
task and discussed the following criteria with
students. The teacher emphasized that in all
assignments, the most important feature would
be students’ ability to communicate meaning.
Group Oral Presentation
To what extent does the student:
• take a clear position (point of view)
• provide thorough and detailed information;
include specific examples to help develop
understanding of point of view
• respond to questions with appropriate
information
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• give a relatively smooth presentation
(pauses do not interfere with
comprehension)
• use intonation, body language, and visuals
and props to support meaning
• use a variety of vocabulary, idiom, and
language structures
Scrapbook or Journal
To what extent does the student:
• write clearly and in an understandable
manner
• present information logically
• include accurate and relevant information
• include key aspects of the topic
• present a clear position or point of view
(regarding own topic)
• offer reasons, examples, and details to
support views
• include the following required elements:
- key points recorded from each
presentation
- one-page written synopsis of the issue
(own presentation)
- self-evaluation of contributions and
participation in the unit
- bibliography that indicates use of a
variety of appropriate Russian resources
Individual Creative Work
To what extent does the student:
• convey the central theme or message
• offer a personal response or view about the
issue
• include oral, written, or visual details,
reasons, and/or examples to support
response
• draw on elements of Russian creative works
• use language and/or visual images in an
evocative way
5. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
The teacher used performance rating scales to
evaluate students’ work on this unit. Students
were given copies of the rating scales and
discussed them before they began working on
their assignments. For the group presentations,
each student in the group received the same
rating, except in unusual circumstances.
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Оценка Другом Устного Представления Группы

Имя: ______________________ Число: _________________________

Give a mark out of 3 on each of the following:

Оценка:
3 - Отлично
A. takes a clear position (point of view)
2 - Хорошо
Б. provides thorough and detailed information; includes specific examples to help
1 - Слабо
develop understanding of point of view
В. responds to questions with appropriate information
Г. gives a relatively smooth presentation (pauses do not interfere with comprehension)
Д. uses intonation, body language, and visuals to support meaning
Е. uses a variety of vocabulary, idiom, and language structures

Группа A Б В Г Д Е Оценка
Идеи Информация Ответы Представление Смысль Язык / 18

Примечания

The most interesting part of this presentation was:

What I would do differently:

My suggestion(s) to the presenters:

What I learned:

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Дневник

Критерии для Оценки:

• clearly written and easily understood

• organized logically
• includes accurate and relevant information
• complete; includes key aspects of the topic
• presents a clear position or point of view (regarding own topic only)
• offers reasons, examples, and details to support views (own topic and self-evaluation only)

Части Представления Оценка Стоймост Примечания

ь
• key points recorded:

1
- presentation #1

1
- presentation # 2

1
- presentation # 3

1
- presentation # 4

1
- presentation # 5

1
- presentation # 6

1
- presentation # 7

4
• one-page written synopsis of the
issue (own presentation)
2
• self-evaluation of contributions and
participation in the unit
2
• bibliography that indicates use of a
variety of appropriate Russian
language resources

Kлюч: 5 – Criteria met at an excellent level.

4 – Criteria met at a very good level.
3 – Most criteria met at a satisfactory level.
2 – Some criteria met at a satisfactory level.
1 – Few criteria met at a satisfactory level.

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Личные Творческие Представления

Оценка Критерии

Отлично Conveys the central theme or message and offers a personal response
5 or view that engages audience (reader, viewer, or listener) in a powerful
way. Uses language or images evocatively. May take risks to create an
unusual or complex work. Draws effectively on elements of Russian
creative works.

Хорошо Conveys a central idea or theme that reflects a personal response to

4 the issue. Language, images, details, and/or examples add to the effect.
Uses some elements of Russian creative works.

Достаточно Conveys a relevant idea or theme. Tends to focus on a literal

3 interpretation. Language, images, details, and/or examples may be
somewhat repetitive and trite. Tries to draw on elements of Russian
creative works.

Нужно Больше Attempts to address an issue, but focus is unclear. Tends to be vague.
2 Images, details, or examples may be confusing or inappropriate. Errors
in language may obscure meaning. Little or no attempt to draw on
elements of Russian creative works. May be very short.

Условия Не Incomplete, inappropriate, or unintelligible.

Охвачены
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Grade 12
Topic: Легенда, Народная Сказка или
Традиционный Рассказ
1. PRESCRIBED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Communicating
It is expected that students will:
• exchange ideas, thoughts, and points of
view, giving reasons and reactions
• describe, narrate, and analyse events,
situations, or experiences
• use a wide range of vocabulary, complexity
of expression, and idiom in past, present,
and future
• interact spontaneously in a variety of
meaningful, real-life situations
Acquiring Information
It is expected that students will:
• retrieve, research, and analyse information
from Russian resources to complete
meaningful tasks
• synthesize acquired information in oral,
visual, and written forms
Experiencing Creative Works
It is expected that students will:
• analyse and respond to authentic creative
works from Russian culture
Understanding Cultural Influences
It is expected that students will:
• analyse and discuss how culture affects
behaviour and attitude
2. OVERVIEW
The teacher developed a three-week unit for
Grade 12 students on a Russian legend, folk tale,
or traditional story. For example: Сказка о
Рыбаке и Рыбке, Кощей Бесмертный,
Слово о Полку Игореве. Students read,
analysed, and presented information on this
story. The teacher used performance rating
scales to evaluate students’ reading
comprehension, written work, and oral
presentations.
3. PLANNING FOR ASSESSMENT
AND EVALUATION
• Students explored common attributes of
legends folk and fairy tales, and traditional
stories – типичные характерные черты
легенд, сказок и рассказов (e.g.,
hero/villain archetypes – прототипы
героев/злодеев). The ensuing “think-pair-
share” (see sample on page 262) class
discussion included the importance of
stories in a culture. Students took notes
which they later used in individual and
group assignments.
• In pairs, students created word-web/mind
maps based around picture-prompts the
teacher supplied from the story they would
be studying. These word-webs contained
students’ predictions about the characters
and plot of the story. They shared their
word-webs and predictions with another
pair.
• The teacher played a cassette recording of
the story, omitting the ending. Students
listened while reading a copy of the story.
• Before they heard the end of the story,
students discussed possible endings. These
were listed and later compared with the real
ending. (Stronger students were challenged
to write new endings to hand in.)
• After hearing the story, the class determined
which, if any, common attributes this story
shared with their word web/mind maps and
predictions. Also, they analysed language
elements and conventions such as Жили
Были...
• Students completed three comprehension
activities:
– They created a crossword (состроить
кроссворд), based on vocabulary
(используя слов из словарного
запаса), characters (действующих
лиц), or plot (сюжета) and exchanged
it with their partners (or another class).
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– They completed a character chart as Карта Героя/Злодея (Образец)

they read the story on their own.
– They received a list of key events from
the story and rearranged the events into
Рисунок Имя ________________
correct chronological order.
• Based on notes and discussions, students Возрасть_____________
created a character card for each of the
central characters. (These cards resembled Роль в рассказе _________
hockey cards.)
• Students then each chose a character from _______________________
the tale and created a character box to show
their in-depth understanding of the
character. Each student selected a container Физические Черты
and eight items that were reflective of the _____________________________________
character. Students also chose quotes from _____________________________________
the story to support their choice of items.
For example, in one box, the student Черты Характера
included items such as a miniature paddle, _____________________________________
birch bark, and a scroll. Students gave oral
presentations of their character boxes, _____________________________________
answering questions asked by the class.
• In pairs or small groups, students created Цитация, которая открывает героя/злодея:
posters or web sites promoting imaginary _____________________________________
film versions of this story. Each poster or
_____________________________________
web site contained two to three critiques, a
summary of the plot, a list of actors and
roles, the director’s name, the title, and an of four stories and a series of questions.
image of the key element of the story. They then moved into expert groups,
• Students completed a jigsaw activity which
where each group member had the same
compared the story to four other stories from
story. The members in each expert
Russian culture (predetermined by the
teacher). In their home groups, each student group read the story and answered the
received one questions together. They then returned
to their home groups and shared their
learning.

Лист Личностей в Рассказе

Имя Личности Физические Черты Черты Характера Роль в Рассказе
•
•
•
•

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Questions included:
– Кто был героем или злодеем в
рассказе?
– Как сравнить этого героя с тем в
других рассказов?
– В какой стране происходит
рассказ? Какие разницы между
культурами вы заметили?
– Какое нам сообщение или урок
представляет рассказ?
• In pairs, students completed research for
reports on legends, folk tales, or traditional
stories from the Russian world (not covered
in the jigsaw activity). Their reports
analysed elements examined previously.
During class presentation of the research
reports, presenters answered spontaneous
questions from the audience.
• In groups, students decided on creative ways
of presenting the stories, staying true to the
original texts. They were given the choice of
performing a dramatic performance, creating
and reading a large-size storybook, or
presenting a PowerPoint story board. During
their in-class rehearsals, students evaluated
their peers, using the Peer Evaluation Sheet.
4. DEFINING THE CRITERIA
The teacher reviewed the expectations for each
task and discussed the following criteria with
students. The teacher emphasized that in all
assignments, the most important feature would
be students’ ability to communicate meaning.
Word-web/Mind Map
To what extent does the student:
• predict the characters in the story
• predict the plot of the story
• include relevant and interesting details
• show appropriate organization of
information
• spell key words and phrases correctly
Comprehension Activities
To what extent does the student:
• include all required information
• provide relevant detail
• show appropriate organization of
information
• use appropriate vocabulary, spelled correctly
Character Card
To what extent does the student:
• create an individual character card for each
central character
• complete the personal information required
for each central character
• create a visual resemblance of the chosen
character
• include relevant and creative details
• provide consideration for the audience (e.g.,
varied, eye-catching)
• spell key words and phrases correctly

Задача Составных Картинок-Загадок

Jigsaw Activity
Наша Группа Группа Экспертов Наша Группа

1 3 1 1 2 2 3 2 1 3
3 2
4 2 1 1 2 2 1 4 4 2
1 4
Переговорить
Сделать
Лист Идей  Поделяться
Идеями  с Группой

2 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 2 4 4 3
1 3 1 2 3 3 4 4 1 3 1 2

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Character Box
To what extent does the student:
• create a character box that reflects the
character
• include eight items representing key aspects
of the character
• quote from the story to support choice of
items
• explain how the objects relate to the
character
• include relevant and creative details
• provide consideration for the audience (e.g.,
varied, eye-catching)
• use a wide range of useful vocabulary and
appropriate idioms
• present expressively with some spontaneity
Poster or Web Site
To what extent does the student:
• provide all required information
• include relevant and interesting details with
appropriate organization
• show consideration for audience (e.g., eye-
catching, easy to understand)
• use appropriate and accurate patterns and
frames to include known vocabulary and
language structures
• show understanding of the story’s plot,
characterization, and theme
Prepared Oral Interactions and Discussions
To what extent does the student:
• Meaning
- provide clear, relevant, accurate, and
detailed information
- include appropriate research support or
attribution
- present credible reasons and
explanations for views presented
• Language
- support message with a wide range of
vocabulary and idiom
- use appropriate tense and structure
• Interaction
- use strategies to maintain interaction and
avoid communication breakdown (e.g.,
self-corrects, rephrases in Russian,
adapts known structures to new
situations)
- communicate fluidly – pauses are brief
and do not interfere with meaning
Written Research
To what extent does the student:
• Meaning
- provide clear, relevant, accurate, and
detailed information
- include appropriate research support or
attribution
- present credible reasons and
explanations for views presented
• Language
- support message with a wide range of
vocabulary and idiom
- make only minor errors in tense or
structure, which do not reduce
effectiveness
• Organization
- organize ideas clearly and logically to
enhance message
- use clear and appropriate transitions
Creative Presentation
To what extent does the student:
• include all the elements of the story
• show evidence of creativity
• create an engaging and interesting
presentation
• provide a clear message
5. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
The teacher used performance rating scales to
evaluate students’ work on this unit. Students
were given copies of the rating scales and
discussed them before they began working on
their assignments. Comprehension-type
activities in this unit were marked for
completion only. The teacher marked four
assignments for each student.
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Паутина Слов/Карта Мозга

Критерии Оценка

• predicts the characters in the story

• predicts the plot of the story

• includes relevant and interesting details

• shows appropriate organization of information

• spells key words and phrases correctly

Kлюч: 3 – Самостоятельно/Минимум Поддержки

2 – Немного Поддержки
1 – Постоянная Поддержка
0 – Не Показано

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Уроки Понятливости
Критерии Оценка

• includes all required information

• provides relevant detail

• shows appropriate organization of information

• uses appropriate vocabulary, spelled

correctly

Kлюч: 3 – Сильно
2 – Достаточно
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

Карта Героя/Злодея
Критерии Оценка

• creates an individual character card for each central

character

• completes the personal information required for each

central character

• creates a visual resemblance of the chosen character

• includes relevant and creative details

• provides consideration for the audience (e.g., varied,

eye-catching)

• spells key words and phrases correctly

Kлюч: 3 – Самостоятельно/Минимум Поддержки

2 – Немного Поддержки
1 – Постоянная Поддержка
0 – Не Показано

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Коробка Изображая Одного Действующего Лица

Критерии Оценка

• creates a character box that reflects the

character

• includes eight items representing key aspects

of the character

• quotes from the story to support choice of

items

• explains how the objects relate to the

character

• includes relevant and creative details

• provides consideration for the audience (e.g.,

varied, eye-catching)

• uses a wide range of useful vocabulary and

appropriate idioms

• presents expressively with some spontaneity

Kлюч: 3 – Сильно
2 – Хорошо
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

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Офиша или Расположение(Сит) по Интернету

Note: Communication of meaning is the most important consideration and should receive the
greatest weighting in assigning a grade.

Оценка Критерии

Отлично Detailed, insightful, and creative. Engages audience through use of

5 images, font, and interesting detail. Focuses on appeal to audience. Plot
descriptions of imaginary film and critiques are fully developed using a
wide range of appropriate vocabulary and language structures. Offers
detailed and compelling analyses.

Очень Хорошо Complete and accurate. Attempts to include a range of creative details
4 to engage audience. Offers a comprehensible, accurate description of
plot using a range of expressions and structures. Communicates
message clearly.

Достаточно Meets requirements. Design lacks creativity. Major components of

3 poster or web site are appropriate, but may offer few supporting details
or attempts to engage audience. Lacks accuracy in plot and critique
description. Message is comprehensible, but may take effort on part of
audience. Errors may detract from understanding.

Нужно Больше Meets some requirements. Design detracts from the information.
2 Includes most required information, but may be very brief, with little
detail. In most cases, shows little awareness of audience – often little
sense of communication. Understanding of plot is weak. Relies on
simple, basic vocabulary and structures with frequent repetition. Errors
may interfere with communication.

Условия Не Does not meet requirements. May be incomprehensible, inappropriate,

Охвачены or incomplete.
1

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Записи Исследования
Критерии Оценка

Я Учитель

• written entirely in understandable Russian

• clearly organized

• reflects effective research (including at least

two Russian library or electronic resources)

• includes relevant, detailed, and accurate

information

Kлюч: 3 – Хорошо
2 – Достаточно
1 – Нужно Больше

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Письменный Доклад
Note: Communication of meaning is the most important consideration and should receive the
greatest weighting in assigning a grade.

Оценка Критерии

Отлично Goes beyond the requirements of the task to demonstrate extended

6 learning or new applications. Takes risks with language, sometimes
making errors when attempting to express complexities or subtleties.
Information is clear, relevant, accurate, and logically organized. Includes
credible reasons and explanations. Wide range of vocabulary and idiom
supports message and enriches expression. Errors in language use do
not detract from meaning.

Сильно Information is clear, relevant, accurate, and detailed. Includes credible

5 reasons and explanations to support views. Uses a range of useful
vocabulary, idiom, and structures, with some repetition. May include
some structural and tense errors, but these do not obscure meaning.

Достаточно Information is clear, relevant, and accurate. Presents some detail to

4 support views, but links between ideas may be weak in places.
Structures tend to be repetitive, and there are few transition words,
resulting in a lack of flow. Vocabulary and idiom tend to be basic and
concrete. May include errors in tense or structure, but meaning is clear.

Развивающий Information is relevant and accurate, but may be unclear in places.

3 Presents some detail to support views, but links between ideas may be
weak or confusing. May misuse or omit transition words. Vocabulary
and structures tend to be basic and repetitive. May include errors in
tense, structure, and occasionally, in spelling (indicating the student did
not use a dictionary or other resources to check his or her work), but
these do not seriously affect meaning.

Недоразвитый Attempts to address the topic. Presents some accurate information, but
2 some of the supporting detail may be confusing, irrelevant, or
inappropriate. Vocabulary tends to be basic and repetitive with little
appropriate use of Russian idiom. Errors in tense, structure, and spelling
may make it difficult for the reader to understand the meaning in places.
Transition words may be omitted or misused. The writing tends to be
choppy, repetitive, and lacks a sense of logical organization.

Условия Не Information or message is unclear, incomplete, or inappropriate. May be

Ухвачены very short. A large number of errors may make it impossible for the
1 reader to understand the writer’s view.

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Творческое Представление

Оценка Другом
Имя:
____________________
Число;
_____________________

Кто Представляет: _______________________________________________________

Отлично Хорошо Слабо

All the elements are included. 3 2 1

Creativity is evident. 3 2 1

Presentation is appropriate and interesting. 3 2 1

Message is clear. 3 2 1

Оценка: /12

Примечания:
The most interesting part of this presentation was: _______________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

What I would do differently: _________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Suggestion(s) for the presenters: _____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

What I learned: ___________________________________________________________________

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Готовность к Устной Речи и к Дискуссии

Note: Communication of meaning is the most important consideration and should receive the
greatest weighting in assigning a grade.

Критерии
Оценка
Отлично Information or message is clear, complete, and appropriate to topic.
6 Interaction is effective, expressive, and shows some spontaneity; may
include some short pauses. Wide range of useful vocabulary and
appropriate idioms. May include errors in tense and structure, but these
do not reduce the effectiveness of the information.

Сильно Information or message is generally clear and easy to understand.

5 Interaction is sustained and expressive, but may be hesitant. Some
variety in vocabulary; may include some errors in idiom. May include
structural and tense errors, but these do not obscure the message.
Достаточно
Information or message is appropriate to topic. Interaction is sustained
4
but may be hesitant with frequent short pauses; some expression.
Appropriate, basic vocabulary; may include errors in idiom. May include
errors in tense and structure which weaken but do not interfere with the
message.

Развивающая Information or message is appropriate to topic, but may be unclear in

3 parts. Interaction is hesitant, with long pauses; some expression.
Vocabulary tends to be basic and repetitive, with little appropriate use of
Russian idiom. Errors in tense and structure interfere with the message.

Неразвитая Some parts of the information or message are unclear and may be
2 inappropriate. Interaction is stilted, with little or no expression, and
extremely hesitant, with very long pauses. Vocabulary is minimal and
repetitive, with little appropriate use of Russian idiom. Errors in tense
and structure undermine the message.

Условия Не Information or message is unclear, incomplete, or inappropriate. No

Ухвачены interaction or flow of language.
1

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Introductory 11
Topic: Воспоминания
1. PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Communicating
It is expected that students will:
• ask for information, permission, and
clarification and respond accordingly
• describe and exchange information about
activities, people, places, and things
• communicate in past, present, and future
• participate in a variety of meaningful, real-
life situations
• derive meaning in new language situations
Acquiring Information
It is expected that students will:
• explain acquired information in oral, visual,
and simple written forms
• extract, retrieve, and process information
from Russian to complete meaningful tasks
2. OVERVIEW
The teacher developed a series of activities over a
two-week period in which students shared
memories from different times in their lives, real or
fictional, as well as something students would like
to accomplish in the future. The teacher used
performance rating scales to evaluate students’
reading comprehension, oral presentations,
spontaneous oral responses, and written work.
3. PLANNING FOR ASSESSMENT
AND EVALUATION
• The teacher introduced the unit by showing
the class a number of objects and photos that
represented events and relationships in the
teacher’s own life. The teacher described each
object, along with the memories it evoked.
During this activity, the teacher modelled a
variety of vocabulary and patterns that could
be used to describe past events.
• The teacher explained that students would
also be sharing some of their memories with
the class, using objects and photos to
accompany their presentations. Students
were given the choice of whether they
wanted to present actual events and
memories from their lives or to invent
fictional material.
• The class brainstormed a list of some
significant moments they had experienced,
for example:
- learning to ride a bike
- moving
- first day of school
- best day at school
- a favourite holiday
- a special gift
- an important family relationship
- getting a driver’s licence
• The teacher provided students with a short
article to read about a well-known Russian
person. The article described the person’s
childhood and made connections to the
person’s accomplishments as an adult.
• The class discussed the information in the
article and identified key vocabulary and
structures used to describe past experiences.
• In small groups, students created lists of useful
language for describing past and future
experiences. They brainstormed words and
phrases they had previously learned, looked
through magazines and other written material,
and used their dictionaries. The teacher
compiled the lists from each group into a class
chart.
• In Russian, each student prepared a list of ten
significant moments or memories (real or
invented) that he or she could comfortably
share with the class. Students consulted
classmates, the teacher, and other resources for
vocabulary as they worked. For each event or
memory, they recorded brief descriptions that
included what happened, who was involved,
and when it occurred. Students gave their lists
to the teacher, who used the information to
create a “people search” chart. Students then
interviewed their classmates (in Russian) to fill
out the chart with information such as the
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following:
Ты человек,...
- который ездил на каникулы в
Гавайские Острова?
- у которого новая
золовка/своячница?
- получил новую машину на день
рождение?
• The teacher circulated, observing students
and offering assistance and feedback about
their oral use of language.
• The teacher repeated the activity, focusing on
future plans. These could be real plans or
fictional (e.g., I want to ride in a hot-air
balloon, I plan to be a lion-tamer in the circus).
• The teacher asked each student to prepare a
short oral presentation describing three
favourite memories and one of their future
plans. The presentation also had to include an
object or photo for each memory or future
plan. The teacher reminded students that they
could present real or fictitious information.
• The class discussed criteria for the
presentations and expanded on the list of
useful vocabulary and structures.
• Students practised their presentations with
partners, who provided feedback and
support. They also practised asking and
responding to questions.
• Students then took turns presenting their past
and future memories to the class. At the end of
each presentation, classmates were encouraged
to ask questions. The teacher provided a
recording form that students completed using
information from the presentations.
Information included:
- the name of the presenter
- the three memories described
- the one future plan
- description of the objects or photos
Students also recorded the questions they
asked during the presentation.
• Students were asked to select their favourite
memory or future plan and either write a
short paragraph about it, draw a cartoon with
captions, or write a song or poem.
4. DEFINING THE CRITERIA
The teacher reviewed the expectations for each
task and discussed the following criteria with
students. The teacher explained that in all
assignments, the most important feature would
be students’ ability to communicate meaning.
Oral Presentation
To what extent does the student:
• do their presentation entirely in
understandable Russian
• provide relevant information and examples
for three memories and one future plan
• sustain use of Russian – may pause or
hesitate frequently, but pauses do not
impede communication
• pronounce most words accurately or
approximately and attempt to model correct
intonation
• self-correct as needed (e.g., restarting,
repeating a word or phrase)
• use appropriate verb tenses and language
structures to differentiate among past,
present, and future time
• attempt to engage the audience by including
interesting or humorous details or by using
new or unfamiliar language
Listening Record
To what extent does the student:
• include all required information
• include at least three appropriate questions
Creative Response to Memories
To what extent does the student:
• include relevant and creative detail
• show consideration for the audience
(e.g., varied, eye-catching)
• provide a comprehensible message
• show appropriate organization of
information
• attempt to engage the reader
• use a range of appropriate vocabulary,
including new vocabulary to support and
enrich the message
5. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
The teacher used performance rating scales to
evaluate students’ work on this unit. Students
were given copies of the rating scales and
discussed them before they began working on
their assignments.
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Устное Представление - Воспоминания

Критерии Оценка Примечания

• is comprehensible (the presentation

makes sense and is easy to follow)

• provides relevant information and

examples for three memories and one
future plan

• sustains use of Russian – may pause or

hesitate frequently, but pauses do not
impede communication

• pronounces most words accurately or

approximately and attempts to model
correct intonation

• self-corrects as needed (e.g., restarting,

repeating a word or phrase)

• uses appropriate verb tenses and

language structures to differentiate
among past, present, and future time

• attempts to engage the audience by

including interesting or humorous
details or by using new or unfamiliar
language

Оценка за Всё

Kлюч: 3 – Сильно
2 – Хорошо
1 – Нужно Больше
0 – Не Показано

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Свидетельство Прослушивания Докладов

Оценка Критерии

Сильно All required information is recorded clearly and accurately.

4
Хорошо Most required information is recorded clearly and accurately.
3
Немного Some accurate information is recorded for at least two memories; may
2 be vague or hard to follow in places.

Слабо Some accurate information is recorded; may be somewhat confusing.

1
Вопросы Заданные во Время Докладов

Сильно All three questions are clear, logical, and appropriate (i.e., call for
4 clarification or elaboration of information not previously presented).

Хорошо Two questions are clear, logical, and appropriate.

3
Немного At least two questions are understandable and appropriate.
2
Слабо Attempts to ask at least one question. Unclear; may be irrelevant or
1 illogical.

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Наглядная и Письменная Реакция к Воспоминаниям

Критерии Оценка Примечания

Критерии: Наглядная Реакция:

• includes relevant and creative detail

• shows consideration for the audience

(e.g., varied, eye-catching)

• provides a comprehensible message

Оценка за Наглядную Реакцию

Критерии: Письменная Реакция:

• shows appropriate organization of

information

• attempts to engage reader

• uses a range of appropriate vocabulary,

including new vocabulary, to support
and enrich the message

Оценка за Письменную Реакцию

Kлюч: 3 – Самостоятельно/Минимум Поддержка

2 – Немного Поддержки
1 – Постоянная Поддержка
0 – Не Показано

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Generic Assessment Tools
 APPENDIX C: GENERIC ASSESSMENT TOOLS
STUDENT JOURNALS
Assessment of student performance may also be
supported through the use of journals. Student
journals are powerful tools for encouraging
students to reflect on their experiences. Journals
may be quite structured, or they may be general
reviews of the events of the week in the Russian
class. Entries may comment on specific
activities or provide broad reflections on
progress or issues.
A journal is an important method of
communication between student and teacher.
Students may ask questions, indicate successes,
or identify areas where they need further
assistance to develop skills.
Teachers can respond to student journals in
letters, with short comments in the journal, or
verbally to students.
Prompts for Daily Journal Reflections
Today we talked/learned/participated in
_________
I tried to:
I asked:
I found out:
I wish I had:
One question I'm taking away to think more
about is:
The steps I took to participate effectively were:
The problems I encountered were:
To solve these problems I:
The resources and people I used to help were:
Размышление об Уроке/о Проекте
Имя: Число:
Activity/Project Title
Activity/Project description
The most surprising aspect of this
activity/project
for me was:
I would like to find out more about:
If I were to do this activity/project again
I would:
I could help a student who is doing a
similar activity/project by:
The biggest problem I had was:
STUDENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Interviews can provide valuable information
about the understanding, thoughts, and feelings
of students about Russian. Interviews may give
students opportunities to reflect on the unit of
study and the teacher a chance to gather
information about students’ knowledge and
attitudes, as well as diagnose student needs. An
interview may take the form of a planned
sequence of questions which lead to open-ended
discussions, or require independent completion
of specific questions. Informal interviews
between the teacher and students should take
place on a regular basis throughout instruction.
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Интервью между Студентом и Учителем

Ворпосы Примечания Учителя:

• How do you feel about your participation

in this activity? Как ты чувствуешь о
твоём участии в уроке?
• What do you think about __________?
Что ты думаешь о _________?
• How does your group feel about you?
Что члены твоей группы думкют о
тебе?
• Did you have any new thoughts when
___________?
Какие новые мысли были у тебя, когда
________________?
• How did you go about __________?
Как ты смог ______________?
• Tell me another way of doing ______?
Обьясни мне как можно ________?
• What would happen if _________?
Что случиться если _______?
• Why did you _________?
Почему ты ________?
• What did or did not work?
Что вышло хорошо или плохо?
• Tell me what you learned from _______.
Расскажи что ты научился от _____.
• What else would you like to know?
Что ещё ты хочешь знать?
• Is there anything you would like to
change?
Есть ли что-то, которое ты бы
изменил?
• How well do you think you’ve done?
По твоему, какая у тебя оценка?
• Tell me how or where you might use
_________?
Расскажи мне где ты можешь
исролзовать _________________?
• What communication skills did you teach
or learn?
Какие навыки коммуникации ты
использовал? Ты научил кому-то?

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This form to be translated into Russian for use with students with more advanced language skills.

Оценка Друг Друга

Имя:
________________________________________________________________________________

Кто
представляет:____________________________________________________________________

The most enjoyable part of this presentation was: _________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

The part I would do differently is: ______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

One suggestion I have for the presenter is:_______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

One thing I learned in Russian that I could use in another situation is: _________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

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CHECKLISTS
Checklists allow the teacher to observe the entire
class “at a glance.” They provide quick
reference sheets that can identify specific
information regarding student attitudes,
knowledge, or skills. Checklists allow the
teacher to create individual record-keeping
systems, such as by date, level of skill
proficiency, or use of a simple checkmark
identifying a yes or no. Checklists can be useful
in developing learning profiles that indicate
growth over time. Checklists may be created to
gather information about student co-operation,
participation, attitude, leadership, or skill
development.

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Group Observation Form

Учитель: ______________________________________ Block: ________________________________

Course ___________ Class/Block: ________________ Date: ________________________________

Skill/Concept: ______________________________________________________________________________

Хорошо Достаточно Улучшает Работает с

4 3 2 трудом - 1
Имена Студентов
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

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Профиль Участия Студентами

Урок: __________________________________________ Число: ___________________________

Задание: ______________________________________

Имена Студентов

Effort on task

Encourages others
to participate

Enjoys participating

Participates willingly

Participates when
encouraged

Reluctant to participate

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 APPENDIX D
Vocabulary and Classroom Expressions
 APPENDIX D: VOCABULARY & CLASSROOM EXPRESSIONS

Please note that the vocabulary and expressions listed here are suggestions compiled through consultation
with teachers. This list should not be considered mandatory or exhaustive.

Глаголы Verbs
Достичь To accomplish/to achieve
Спрашивать To ask (for something)
*understood in present, use in past, future or To be
infinitive forms only Быть
Мочь To be able to do something (can)
Купить To buy
Приносить, принести To bring
Нести To carry
Звать, позвать To call/to beckon
Выберать, изберать To choose
Закрыть To close something
Разкрасить To colour
Щитать, пощитать To count
Плакать To cry/to weep
Резать, вырезать To cut/to cut out
Танцевать To dance
Делать, сделать To dо/to make
Рисовать, нарисовать To draw
Пить, выпить To drink
Кушать, есть To eat
Входить, войти To enter (i.e. a room)
Обьяснять, обьяснить To explain
Падать, упасть To fall
Находить, найти To find
Вставать, встать To get up/to arise
Давать, дать To give
Идти, ехать To go, to go by vehicle/conveyance
Сходить, сойти To go down/ to descend
Выходить, выйти To go out/ to exit

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Глаголы Verbs
Сдавать, сдать To hand in/submit something
Помогать, помочь To help
Прыгать, прыгнуть To jump
Знать To know
Учиться, выучить To learn
* used with Dative case pronouns to indicate To like something
who likes Нравиться
Любить To love someone/to like to do something
Потерять, проиграть To lose, to lose a game
Слушать, послушать To listen to
Смотреть, посмотреть To look at/to watch
Искать To look for/to search for
Открывать, открыть To оpen something
Красить, расскрасить To paint
Представлять, представить To perform
Играть, сыграть To play
Указать, показать To point, to indicate/show something
Репетировать To practise
Класть, положить To place/put something down
Ставить, поставить To stand/put something on a surface
Вешать, повесить To hang/put something
Читать, прочитать To read
отдыхать To relax, to rest
Бегать, сбегать To run
Кричать, крикгуть To shout/to yell
Петь, спеть To sing
Сидеть, посидеть To sit/ to be seated
Садиться To sit down
Спать To sleep
Учить уроки To study
Плавать, купаться To swim

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Глаголы Verbs
Брать, взять To take

Сказать To tell

Говорить, равговаривать To talk, to speak, to converse

Думать To think/to believe

Идти, ходить To walk

Работать To work

Выиграть To win

Писать, написать To write

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Имя Прилагательные Adjectives

большой Big, large

маленький Small

короткий Short

высокий Tall

длинный Long

широкий Wide

узкий Narrow

новый New

старый Old

антикварный Antique

чистый Clean

грязный Dirty

светлый Light

тёмный Dark

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Цвета Colours
белый Black
чёрный White

красный Red

голубой Blue

жёлтый Yellow

синий Navy, blue

зелёный Green

оранжевый Orange

коричневый Brown

серый Grey

розовый Pink

пурпурный Purple

фиолетовый Violet, mauve

бордовый Burgundy, wine coloured

оливковый Olive coloured

бейжевый Beige

золотой Gold

серебрянный Silver

светло-голубой Light blue

тёмно-зелёный Dark green

ярко-жёлтый Bright (neon) yellow

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В КЛАССЕ In Class
класс Classroom, grade

стол Table, teacher’s desk

парта Student desk

стул Chair, stool

окно Window

стена Wall

вешалка Coat hook

доска Blackboard

губка Eraser

мел Chalk

экран Screen

телевизор Television set

часы Clock

громковоритель PA system, loudspeaker

двеврь Door

компьютер Computer

клавиатура Keyboard

мышь Mouse

диск Disk

магнитофон CD/Tape player

Видеомагнитофон, видеопроигриватель VCR

кассета Cassette

видеокассета Videocassette

ДВД DVD

шкаф Cupboard

шкаф для папок Filing cabinet

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В КЛАССЕ In Class
папка File

полка Shelf

книга Book

учебник Textbook

тетрадь Notebook

дневник Daybook, agenda, diary/journal

словарь Dictionary

атлас Atlas

карта Map

глобус Globe

аквариум Aquarium

журнал Magazine

каталог Catalogue

бумага Paper

пенал Pencil case

карандаш Pencil

точилка Pencil sharpener

цветной карандаш Pencil crayon

резинка Eraser

ручка Pen

фломастер Marker

линейка Ruler

ножницы Scissors

клей Glue

краски Paints

раковина Sink

рюкзак Backpack

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В Школе In School
школа School

автобус Bus

водитель автобуса Bus driver

ученик, ученица Pupil (m, f)

студент, студентка Student (m, f)

родители Parents

учитель, учительница Teacher (m, f)

комната, зал Room

спортивный зал, спортзал Gym

компьюторная лабаратория Computer lab

директор Principal

офис, контора Office

секретарь Secretary

советник Counsellor

туалет Washroom

библиотека Library

библиотекарь Librarian

коридор Hallway

комната музыки Music room

площадка игры Playground

забор Fence

поле бейзбола Baseball (softball) field

тротуар Sidewalk

качели Swings

слайд, горка Slide

школьный двор School yard

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В Школе In School
столовая Cafeteria

перерыв Recess

обед Lunch, lunchtime

звонок Bell

сбор учеников, студентов Assembly

концерт Concert

представление Performance

день учительских сборов ProD Day

праздник Holiday

каникулы Vacation

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ДНИ НЕДЕЛИ DAYS OF THE WEEK

понедельник Monday

вторник Tuesday

среда Wednesday

четверг Thursday

пятница Friday

суббота Saturday

воскресенье Sunday

Время Дня Time of Day

утром Morning

днём, после обеда Afternoon

вечером Evening

ночью Night

Сезоны Time of year/season

осенью In the autumn/fall

зимой In winter

весной In spring

летом In summer

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МЕСЯЦА ГОДА Months of the Year

январь January

февраль February

март March

апрель April

май May

июнь June

июль July

август August

сентябрь September

октябрь October

ноябрь November

декабрь December

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Погода WEATHER
погода Weather

тепло Warm

жарко Hot

холодно Cold

мороз Frost

облачно, пасмурно Cloudy

солнечно, солнце светит Sunny

ясно Clear

ветренно, дует ветер Windy

туман Fog

дождь идёт, шёл дождь It’s raining, it rained

снег идёт, шёл снег It’s snowing, it snowed

идёт слякать It’s sleeting. Slushing

гроза Storm

молния Lightening

гром Thunder

температура воздуха Air temperature

максимум Maximum

минимум Minimum

градуса, градусов Degrees

влажность воздуха Air humidity

атмосферное давление Atmospheric pressure

осадки Lows

слабая облачность Light cloud

небольшой снег Light snow

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Праздники CULTURAL HOLIDAYS

День рождения Birthday

Ночь перед Новым Годом New Year’s Eve

Новый Год New Ear’ Day

День Сурка Groundhog Day

День Флага Flag Day

День Святого Валентина St. Valentine’s Day

День Святого Патрика St. Patrick’s Day

Весение каникулы Spring Break

День Дурака, April Fool’s Day

Пасха Easter

День Матери, День Мамы Mother’s Day

День Виктории Victoria Day

День Отца, День Папы Father’s Day

День Канады Canada Day

День Британской Колумбии B.C. Day

День Трудящихся Labour Day

День Благодарности Thanksgiving

Хелувин Hallowe’en

День Воспоминания Remembrance Day

Ночь перед Рождеством Христовым Christmas Eve

Рождество Христово Christmas Day

Рождественские Каникулы Christmas Holidays

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ДЕНЬ РОЖДЕНИЯ Celebrating Birthdays

торт Cake

свечи Candles

воздушный шар Balloon

подарок, подарки Gift, gifts

игра, игры Game, games

приз, призы Prize, prizes

закуска Snack

напиток, напитки Soft drink, soft drinks

вечеринка Party

праздновать To celebrate

ночевать To spend the night

угощать To host/treat others

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Части Тела Body Parts

голова Head

волосы Hair

ухо, уши Ear, ears

глаз, глаза Eye, eyes

бровь, брови Eyebrow, eyebrows

рейсницы Lashes

нос Nose

рот Mouth

губа, губы Lip, lips

зуб, зубы Tooth. Teeth

щека, щёки Cheek, cheeks

лоб Forehead

шея Neck

плечо, плечи Shoulder, shoulders

спина Back, spine

грудь Chest, breasts

рука, руки Hand/arm, hands/arms

ноготь, ногти Nail, nails

локоть, локти Elbow, elbows

запястье, запястья Wrist, wrists

палец, пальцы Finger, fingers

туловище Trunk

талия Waist

нога, ноги Leg/foot, legs/feet

ягодницы, задница Buttocks, bum

бедро, бёдра Hip/thigh, hips/ thighs

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Части Тела Body Parts

колено, колена Knee, knees

голень, голени Shin, shins

палец на ноге, пальцы на ноге Toe, toes

пятка, пятки Heel, heels

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У ВРАЧА At the Doctor’s

врач Doctor

зубной врач Dentist

медик Medical personnel

медсестра Nurse

больница Hospital

анализ крови Blood test

ренген X-ray

открой рот Open wide

сильно вдохни Breathe deeply

кровяное давление Blood Pressure

биение сердца, пульсация сердца Heartbeat

пульс Pulse

боль Pain

лекарство, медикаменты Medication

витамины Vitamins

выздоравливать To recover

выздоровление Recovery

лечить To heal

укол Injection

иммунизация, иммунизировать Immunization, to immunize

бинт Bandage, band aid

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ЧЛЕНЫ СЕМЬИ - РОДНЫЕ Family Members

мама/мать, матери Mother/mom, mothers

папа/отец, отцы Father/dad, fathers

брат, братья Brother, brothers

сестра, сёстры Sister, sisters

дочь Daughter

сын Son

бабушка Grandmother

дедушка Grandfather

внук Grandson

внучка Granddaughter

тётя Aunt

дядя Uncle

двоюродная сестра Cousin (f)

двоюродный брат Cousin (m)

прабабушка Great-grandmother

прадедушка Great-grandfather

правнук Great-grandson

отчим Stepfather

мачеха Stepmother

сводный брат Stepbrother

сводная сестра Stepsister

пасынок Stepson, stepchild

падчерица Stepdaughter

ребёнок/младенец Baby

ребёнок/дитя, дети Child, children

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Домашние Животные-
Household Pets
Любимцы
аквариум Aquarium

птичка Bird

клетка Cage

кошка, кот Cat

собака Dog

корм Dry feed

рыбки Fish

морская свинка Guinea pig

хомяк Hamster

ящерица Lizard

попугай Parrot

кролик Rabbit

усматривать, ухаживать To care for

кормить To feed

гулять, прогулять To take for a walk

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Животные Animals
медведь Bear

бобр Beaver

птица Bird

бизон, зубр Bison, buffalo

карибу, северный олень Caribou

кошка, кот Cat, tomcat

курица, куры Chicken, chickens

бурундук Chipmunk

корова Cow

скот, скота Cattle

койот Coyote

олень Deer

собака Dog

утка Duck

канадский олень Elk

лиса Fox

коза Goat

гусь Goose

гофер, суслик Gopher

ёж Hedgehog

конь, лошадь Horse

сурок Groundhog/marmot

лось Moose

горный козёл Mountain goat

мышь Mouse

выдра Otter

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Животные Animals
свинья Pig

дикобраз Porcupine

кугуар, пума Cougar, puma

кролик, зайц Rabbit, hare

енот Racoon

петух Rooster

тюлень Seal

овца Sheep

скункс Skunk

белка Squirrel

индюк Turkey

морж Walrus

кит Whale

волк Wolf

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Насекомые Insects
пчела Bee

жук Beetle

бабочка Butterfly

гусеница Caterpillar

муха Fly

комар Mosquito

паук Spider

оса Wasp

червяк Worm

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Одежда Clothing
купальник, бикини Bathing suit

пояс Belt

блузка Blouse

ботинки, сапоги Boots, knee-high boots

картуз Cap, baseball cap

пальто Coat

платье Dress

наушники Earmuffs

очки, очки от солнца Glasses, sunglasses

перчатки Gloves

шапка, шляпа Hat, rimmed hat

халат Housecoat

пиджак Jacket, blazer

куртка Jacket

джинсы Jeans

трейнировочный/спортивный костюм Jogging suit

варежки Mittens

калготки Pantyhose

брюки Pants

карман Pocket

сумка Purse

пижамы Pyjamas

плащ Raincoat

сандали, босоножки Sandals

шарф Scarf

рубашка Shirt

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Одежда Clothing
туфли Shoes

шорты Shorts

лыжный/снежный костюм Ski suit, snow suit

юбка Skirt

тапочки Slippers

красовки Sneakers, runners

носки Socks

костюм Suit

свитер Sweater

футболка, майка T-Shirt

галстук Tie

колпак Touque

зонт, зонтик Umbrella

жилет Vest

нижнее бельё, подштаники Underwear

кошелёк Wallet

наручные часы Watch

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ЧТО МЫ КУШАЕМ Foods We Eat

яблоко Apple

банан Banana

свёкла Beets

ягоды Berries

хлеб Bread

сливочное масло Butter

торт Cake

морковь Carrot

хлебный злак, каша Cereal

сыр Cheese

курица Chicken

кофе Coffee

кукуруза Corn

десерт Dessert

яйцо, яйца Egg, eggs

рыба Fish

жаренный картофель French fries

фрукты Fruits

виноград Grapes

ветчина Ham

мороженое Ice cream

мясо Meat

молоко Milk

грибы Mushrooms

апельсин Orange

апельсиновый сок Orange juice

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ЧТО МЫ КУШАЕМ Foods We Eat

персик Peach

груша Pear

горох Peas

ананас Pineapple

каша Porridge

чипсы Potato chips

соль и перец Salt and pepper

сандвич, бутерброд Sandwich

колбаса Sausage

суп Soup

бифштек Steak

клубника Strawberry

чай Tea

помидор Tomato

овощи Vegetables

сосиски, хотдог Wieners, hotdog

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РУССКАЯ КУХНЯ Russian-Doukhobor cuisine

борщ Borscht

голубцы Cabbage rolls

сырник Cottage cheese souffle

калачи Cookies/biscuits

блины, блинцы, блинчики Crepes

налесники Crepes with cottage cheese filling

пироги, пирожки Filled tarts, pirogi, fruit tarts

вареники Boiled filled dumplings, vareniki

отвар, компот Boiled fruit juice

лапша Egg noodles

лапшевник Noodle casserole

галунки, начинки Boiled dumplings

картошник Mashed potato souffle

галушки Dumpling soup

затерка Flour thickened soup

сюзики False Solomon Seal

лебеда Pigweed

крапива Stinging nettle

плов Rice pilaf

винигрет Beet salad

солённая/квашенная капуста sauerkraut

пышки Fried bread patties

духоборческий квас Cold cucumber soup

кислое молоко Homemade yoghurt

саладуха Stewed dried fruit

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Овощи Vegetables
спаржа Asparagus

фасоль Beans

свекло Beet

бобы Broad bean

броколи Broccoli

капуста Cabbage

морковь Carrot

сельдерей Celery

кукуруза Corn

огурец Cucumber

баклажан Eggplant

чеснок Garlic

хрен Horseradish

салат Lettuce

лук, зелёный лук Onion, green onion

петрушка Parsley

горох Peas

перец, горький перец Pepper, hot pepper

картофель, картошка Potato

тыква Pumpkin

редиска Radish

шпинат Spinach

подсолнух, семечки Sunflower, sunflower seeds

помидор Tomato

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ФРУКТЫ Fruits
яблоко Apple

абрикос Apricot

банан Banana

ягоды Berries

голубика Blueberries

черешня Cherries

грейпфрут Grapefruit

виноград Grapes

божьи ягоды Huckleberries

киви Kiwi

лимон Lemon

дыня Melon

апельсин Orange

персик Peach

груша Pear

ананас Pineapple

слива Plum

малина Raspberries

вишня Sour cherries

клубника Strawberries

дикая малина Thimleberries

арбуз Watermelon

земляника Wild strawberries

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ПРИПРАВЫ И СПЕЦИЙ Seasonings and Spices

мёд Honey

томатный соус, кетчуп Ketchup

горчица Mustard

растителтное масло Oil

перец Pepper

соль Salt

сироп Syrup

уксус Vinegar

ЗА ПОКУПКАМИ Going shopping

касса Cash register

кассир, кассирша Checkout clerk

продукты Groceries, grocery products

разпродажа, скидка Sale

магазин Shop/store

торговый центр Shopping mall

унивармаг, универсальный магазин Department store

мода, стиль Style

купить To buy

идти за покупками, ходить по магазинам To go shopping

пробывать одежду, мерить одежду To try on clothes

товары Wares, products

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В Свободное Время – Хобби Leisure activities- Hobbies

ходить в кино, смотреть фильм To go to the movies, watch a movie

ходить а театр To go to the theatre

хобби Hobbies, favourite activities

слушать музыку Listen to music

красить To paint

черчеть, рисовать To sketch, Draw

читать To read

учиться играть на пианнане/гитаре To take piano/guitar lessons

заниматься танцом, танцевать To dance

петь, петь в хору To sing, to sing in a choir

заниматься серфингом по Интернету To surf the Internet

играть в видео игры To play video games

играть в видео игры по Интернету To play Internet games

говорить по Интернету To chat on the Internet

говорить по телефону To speak on the phone

делать книги воспоминания Scrap booking

снимать видео To make home videos

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СПОРТ Sports
играть в бейзбол To play Baseball, softball

играть в баскетбол Basketball

играть в боулинг bowling

болельщик, фанатик Fan

играть в американский футбол Football

матч, игра Game

играть в хоккей на газоне Grass hockey

играть в хоккей hockey

ездить верхом на лошади Horseback riding

соревнование Competition

играть в рагби Rugby

играть в футбол Soccer

спорт Sport

стадион Stadium

трейнироваться To work out or train

трейнер Trainer

выиграть кубок To win a trophy

играть в воллейбол Volleyball

играть в водное поло Water polo

выиграть To win

проиграть To lose

закончиться вничью, игра вничью To tie the game

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Дома At Home
кресло Armchair

ванна Bathtub

туалет, ванная Bathroom

барбекью BBQ, barbecue

кровать Bed

спальная Bedroom

ковёр Carpet

стул Chair

шкаф для одежды Closet

шкаф, кухонные шкафы Cupboard(s)

веранда Deck

столовая Dining room

посудомойка Dishwasher

шторы Drapes, blinds

сушилка Dryer

камин, файерплейс Fireplace

первый этаж, второй этаж First floor, second floor

холодильник Fridge

гараж Garage

мусорное ведро Garbage can

огород, сад Garden, orchard

дом House

джекуззи Hot tub, jaccuzzi

кухня Kitchen

лампа Lamp

гостинная Living room

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Дома At Home
зеркало Mirror

тумбочка Nightstand

плита, печь Stove/range, Oven

балкон Porch

крыша Roof

половик Rug

сауна, баня Sauna

полка Shelf

раковина Sink

диван Sofa, couch

лесница Stairs, stairway

стол Table

телефон Telephone

стиралка Washer

окно Window

двор Yard, backyard

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Помогаем Дома Helping at home

метло, веник Broom

ведро Bucket, pail

уберать дом To tidy/clean the house/rooms

полотенце Dishcloth

складывать одежду To fold clothes

гладить, утюжить To iron

уберать кровать To make the bed

тряпка Rag

мыло, пудр Soap

мести, подмести To sweep

провести пылосос, пылососить To vacuum

пылосос Vacuum cleaner

стирать бельё, одежду To wash clothes

мыть посуду To wash dishes

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Работаем в Саду, в Огороде In the Garden/Yard

обрабатывать, разделывать почву To aerate, to cultivate the soil

культиваиор, аралка, аралочка cultivator

копать, ископать To dig

цветы Flowers

огород, сад Garden

помочить To moisten

сад Orchard

сажать, рассадить, посадить To plant

расстение Plant

собирать урожай, срывать плоды/фрукты To pick

семя, семена Seed, seeds

соберать семена To collect seeds

почва, земля Soil, earth

лопата, лопаточка Shovel

высаживать, рассаживать To transplant, to plant out

дерево, деревья Tree, trees

лопатка Trowel

вода Water

поливать, полить To water

поливалка, бидон Watering can

кран Tap

шланг Hose

полоть, прополоть To weed

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Каникулы Vacation
машина, автомобиль Car

станция бензин Service station

заправлять машину To fill up gas

сходить в туалет To use the washrooms

автобус Bus

место, сидение Seat on the bus

остановка отдохнуть Rest stop

вагон Train car

поезд Train

вокзал Station

экскурсия Excursion

рейс № Flight №

путь Gate (within the airport)

шоссе Highway

гостиница Hotel

самолёт Airplane

аэропорт Airport

курорт Resort

круиз Cruise

теплоход Ship

ночевать, остановиться To spend the night, to stay overnight

чемодан Suitcase

сумка Flight bag

билеты Tickets

ехать, поехать To drive

складать чемодан, соберать чемоданы To pack

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Каникулы Vacation
путешествовать To travel

навестить, побывать To visit (people); to visit (a location)

путешествие Trip journey

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Профессии PROFESSIONS- JOBS

бухгалтер Accountant

подавать на работу To apply for

бизнес Business

бизнесмен Businessman

повар Cook, chef

врач Doctor

водитель Driver

рабочий при фирме/компании Employee with/for the firm

пожарный Fireman

приход, заработок Income

профессия, занятие Job/occupation

юрист Lawyer

библиотекарь Librarian

заработная плата, зарплата Pay, wages

милиционер, полицейский Police officer

позиция Position

резюме Resume

продавец, продавщица Salesperson

секретарь Secretary

учитель, учительница Teacher

официант, официантка Waiter, waitress

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По Телевизору On Television
елевизор Television

смотреть ==== по телевизору To watch ---TV

передача, программа Program

кино Film/movie

по каналу 5, по пятому каналу Оn Channel 5

многосерийная передача Series

диктор, радиокомментатор Newscaster

докментальный фильм Documentary

комедия Comedy

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СЛЫШИМ В КЛАССЕ Expressions used in class

Иди, идите сюда. Come here.

Смотри, смотрите на доску. Look at the board.

Подними руку. Поднимите руки. Raise your hand.

Опусти руку. Опустите руки. Lower your hand.

Открой книгу. Откройте книги. Open your book.

Закрой книгу. Закройте книги. Close your book.

Пиши своё имя. Пишите свои имена. Write your name.

Сделай рисунок. Нарсисуйте... Make a drawing.

Достаём книги. Let’s take our books out.

Встань. Встаньте. Вставай. Вставайте. Stand up.

Сядь. Сядьте. Садись. Садитесь. Sit down.

Слушай. Слушайте. Послушай.Послушайте. Listen.

Перверни, переверните страницу. Turn the page.

Станьте в ряд. Становимся в ряд. Line up.

Читай, Читайте Прочитай, прочитайте Read

Пиши, пишите Напиши, Напишите Write

Запиши, запишите Copy (from the board)

Говори, говорите Speak, say

Скажи, скажите Tell

Можно мне в туалет? May I go to the bathroom?

Можно мне пойти напиться? May I get a drink?

Можно мне поточить карандаш? May I sharpen my pencil?

Ищите страницы... Look for page numbers---

Извени, извените Excuse me.

Как сказать .... по-русски? How do you say --- in Russian?

Как писать ...? How do you write/spell ---?

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СЛЫШИМ В КЛАССЕ Expressions used in class

Прости, простите. I am sorry. Forgive me.

Я не знаю. I don’t know.

Я не помню. I don’t remember.

Я не понимаю. I don’t understand.

У меня проблема. I have a problem.

Мне надо ...Мне нужно... I need ---

Повтори, повторите пожалуйста. Repeat, please.

Медленее, пожалуйста. Slowly, please.

Громче пожалуйста. Louder, please.

Тише пожалуйста. Quieter, please.

Что тебе нужно? What do you need?

Что значит ...? What does --- mean?

Я не знаю как ... I don’t know how to ---

Я не могу ... I cannot ---

Я понимаю. I understand.

Я забыл(а). I forgot ---

Я потерял(а). I lost ---

Здравствуй. Здравствуйте. Hello.

Привет. Hi.

Доброе утро. Good morning.

Добрый день. Good afternoon.

Добрый вечер. Good evening.

Добро пожаловать. Welcome.

До свидания. Good Bye.

Пока. Bye

Спокойной ночи. Good night

Как дела? How are things?

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СЛЫШИМ В КЛАССЕ Expressions used in class

Всё нормально. Всё хорошо. Everything is alright.

Пожалуйста. Please./You’re welcome

Спасибо. Большое спасибо. Thanks you. Thanks a lot.

Мне нравиться ... I like ---

Тише, пожалуйста. Quiet. Please be quiet.

Домашнее задание Homework.

Который час? Сколько времени? What time is it?

Во сколько...? At what time---?

Что это? What’s this?

Кто это? Who’s this?

Да. Нет. Yes, No.

Где? Where?

Куда? Where to?

Когда? When?

Как? How?

Кому? Чему? To whom? For what?

Почему? Зачем? Why? What for?

Потому что Because

С кем? Чем? With whom? With what?

Мой ход? Твой ход. Моя очередь? Твоя. My turn? Your turn.

Очень хорошо. Very good.

Отлично. Excellent!

У меня вопрос. I have a question.

Никогда Never

Всегда Always

Иногда Sometimes

Часто Often

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СЛЫШИМ В КЛАССЕ Expressions used in class

Можно мне подать... Could you please pass --- /

Что ты хочешь заказать? Выпить? What would you like to order? To drink?

Я хочу заказать ... I would like to order ---.

Что ты хочешь на десерт? What would you like for dessert?

Я одеваюсь. I am getting dressed.

Я одеваю ... I am putting on --- (footwear).

Я раздеваюсь. I am undressing.

Я снимаю ... I am taking off ---.

Я покупаю... I am buying---.

Я голоден, я голодна. Я хочу есть. I am hungry.

Я хочу пить. I am thirsty.

Пора завтракать, обедать, ужинать. Time to eat breakfast/lunch/dinner.

Можно мне достать...? May I get---?

Можно мне пойти в ...? May I go to the ---?

Можно мне...? May I ---?

Мне весело. I am happy.

Мне скучно. I am bored.

Мне грустно. I’m sad.

Мне интересно. I’m interested.

Мне страшно. Я боюсь. I’m scared.

Меня зовут ... My name is ---.

Я люблю ... I like to ---(action). I enjoy ---(action).

Ты любишь ...? Do you like to/enjoy ---?

Мне ... лет. I am --- years old.

У меня ... I have ---

Я живу в ... I live---

Где ты живёшь? Where do you live?

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СЛЫШИМ В КЛАССЕ Expressions used in class

Я должен, Я должна ... I must

Я родился, Я родилась в ... I was born---

Мой номер телефона ... My telephone number is ---

Мой адрес ... My address is ---

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APPENDIX E
Acknowledgements
 APPENDIX E: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Russian 5 to 12 Development Package Writing Team

Project Coordinator

Wendy Voykin
S.D. #20 Kootenay-Columbia
c/o Stanley Humphries Secondary School
720 7th Avenue wvoykin@sd2o.bc.ca
Castlegar, BC Tel (250) 365-7735 Ext 534
V1N 1R5 Fax (250) 365-0247

Team Members

Rob Stevenson robert.stevenson@sd51.bc.ca

S.D. #51 Boundary robbs@shaw.ca
Grades 8-12

Paul Strukoff paul.strukoff@sd51.bc.ca

S.D. #51 Boundary pnmir@hotmail.com
Grades 4-7

Dasha Abrosimoff dasha.abrosimoff@sd51.bc.ca

S.D. #51 Boundary d_abrosimoff@hotmail.com
Grades 3-7

Consultants

Peter Evdokimoff
S.D. #20 Kootenay-Columbia
Coordinator for Languages: Russian

Venie Cheveldave
S.D. #20 Kootenay-Columbia

Christina Barisoff
S.D. #8 Kootenay Lake

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