Class theme/topics discussed:
News of the day (student’s presentation)
Bolshevik Revolution of 1917
Unity Day history and celebration traditions

How did you pick this theme or topic?
From last year’s materials
How did you present the material? (handouts, group work, general discussion, student presentations, etc.)
video screening, reading exercise, group discussion

How did students react?
They reacted very well
Did they engage with each other and you
yes

What materials or media did you use? (articles, satellite tv, digital projector, etc.)
TV, Internet
Please attach a copy.

Would you recommend this activity for a future class?
yes
Why or why not?
The topic is very interesting and relevant

1. Read the text:
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9E%D0%BA%D1%82%D1%8F%D0%B1%D1%80%D1%8C%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%8E%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F

2. http://rutube.ru/tracks/990627.html?v=c6671f8807b590832802f1ec2d67c4df
(movie)

3. http://rutube.ru/tracks/616634.html?v=48684c5c8116d7c55fa7852f77013e37
(documentary)