By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:
Marking Period 1
Unit 1: Welcome to the Russian-speaking world
Functions/Objectives: I can…
- identify stereotypes about Russian-speaking cultures
- follow some directions of my instructor during class
- identify single words when said aloud
- read simple words and word combinations in Russian
- identify Russian letters when said aloud
- greet appropriately, using formal/informal forms
- identify and write down Russian numbers 1-20
- identify and write down days of the week
Unit 2: My Russian Classroom
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- check off words or phrases on a classroom scavenger hunt list
- say what items are in the classroom
- say what items I have and write a simple inventory
- say where things are in the classroom using memorized words and phrases
Marking Period 2
Unit 3: My Family and Friends
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- name my family members and something about them (age, interests, hobbies, jobs)
- exchange information with my classmates about members of my family
- create my (or imaginary) family tree
Unit 4: The Place Where I Live: My City and My Home
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- present basic information about my community, town/city, state, or country
- ask and answer questions on types of transport and traveling around the city
- name the main sights of interest in Moscow
- list places near my house
- give and understand directions on getting to a place in the city
- talk about my house and objects inside a home
Marking Period 3
Unit 5: My School Life and Interests
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- fill out a school schedule
- ask and say where people go to school
- identify and describe classroom objects by color
- discuss school schedules
- talk about my favorite classes
- discuss daily school and after-school activities
- list my likes and dislikes such as favorite subjects, sports, or free-time activities
Marking Period 4
Unit 6: Going out in the City
Functions/Objectives: I can…
- talk about holiday celebrations based on pictures or photos
- ask and answer questions at a store
- talk about my shopping experience
- identify menu items and order food at the restaurant
- describe items of clothing, their color and type
- talk about going to the theater