 Cities, Places, Activities and Transportation
Shopping
Restaurants and Food
Russian 1 > Community Life
Communication
Person-to-Person Communication
- Ask and answer questions about a city.
- Ask about and give directions to a site within a town or city.
- Ask and answer questions regarding modes of transportation modes in a city.
- Ask and answer questions about when and where activities and/or celebrations take place.
Listening and Reading for Understanding
- Identify locations on a map.
- Identify locations where activities take place.
- Find a location based on verbal directions.
Oral and Written Presentation
- Give directions to a city location or activity.
- Describe a day’s activities, including locations.
Cultures
Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products
- Discuss the layout and characteristics of cities and towns in Russian-speaking countries (city squares, open markets, narrow streets in order neighborhoods, etc.).
- Discuss cities and regions in various Russian-speaking countries.
Connections, Comparisons and Communities
Making Connections Through Language
- Identify geographic locations and/or features of Russian-speaking countries.
Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons
- Compare the use of mass transit in Russian-speaking countries and the United States.
- Analyze social issues relating to city life in the U.S. and in Russian-speaking countries (night life, etc.).
- Identify cognates and false cognates related to locations in a city, transportation, and directions.
- Compare one verb for "to be" in English vs. the lack of it in Russian.
Communication Across Communities
- Identify activities, celebrations and locations in Russian-speaking cities.
Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements
- Vocabulary for giving directions
- Geography vocabulary
- Prepositions of location
- Question formation and interrogative expressions
- Commands
- Lack of present tense of the verb "to be" in Russian
Russian 1 > Community Life
Person-to-Person Communication
- Ask and answer questions about stores and types of merchandise.
- Discuss shopping experiences.
- Ask for or give the description of an item being purchased.
- Ask and answer questions regarding where items can be purchased and how much they cost.
Listening and Reading for Understanding
- Identify items for sale in an advertisement.
- Identify locations where specific items can be purchased.
Oral and Written Presentation
- Describe an item for sale in a store.
- Tell about the purchase or sale of an item.
Cultures
Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products
- Discuss products unique to Russian-speaking countries.
- Discuss the differences in shopping customs between the U.S. and Russian-speaking countries.
- Discuss the importance of the outdoor market in Russian-speaking countries.
Connections, Comparisons and Communities
Making Connections Through Language
- Convert foreign currency to U.S. dollars.
- Compare merchandise prices in the U.S. to those in Russian-speaking countries.
Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons
- Compare the custom of bargaining in Russian-speaking countries and in the U.S.
- Demonstrate the use of informal and formal speech and the importance of using formal speech when shopping in Russian-speaking countries.
- Identify cognates and false cognates related to shopping.
Communication Across Communities
- Identify merchandise available on the Internet, through catalogs, and/or in advertisements from Russian-speaking countries.
Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements
- Types of stores
- Adjective agreement and placement
- Present tense of "to buy" and "to cost" in Russian
- Courtesy expressions to use when making purchases
- Direct and indirect object pronouns
- Formal vs. informal
- Numbers
Russian 1 > Community Life
Communication
Person-to-Person Communication
- Ask and answer questions about food.
- Ask and answer questions about a meal or restaurant experience.
- Order or take an order for a meal at a restaurant or café.
- Ask and answer questions regarding items on a menu.
Listening and Reading for Understanding
- Identify grocery and food items in an advertisement, menu, recipe, etc.
- Identify locations where specific foods can be purchased.
- Comprehend written and oral information about items in a market.
Oral and Written Presentation
- Describe a restaurant meal.
- Present descriptions and opinions about food.
Cultures
Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products
- Discuss the cuisines and eating customs of Russian-speaking countries.
- Discuss shopping for food in Russian-speaking countries.
- Identify food served at celebrations in Russian-speaking countries.
- Discuss typical mealtime schedules.
Connections, Comparisons and Communities
Making Connections Through Language
- Discuss the influence of Russian foods and cuisine in the United States.
Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons
- Discuss the differences between Russian and American cuisine.
- Compare the role of food in celebrations in the U.S. and Russian-speaking countries.
- Identify Russian foods commonly used in the U.S.
Communication Across Communities
- Demonstrate an understanding of recipes and/or menus from Russian-speaking countries, either via the Internet or from local restaurants serving Russian food.
Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements
- Shopping for food
- Expressions for ordering a meal
- Present tense of "to have breakfast", "to have lunch", "to have dinner" in Russian
- Courtesy expressions to use at meal times
- Familiar and formal commands
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