Class theme/topics discussed:
Ordinal numbers.
Describing Russian paintings.

How did you pick this theme or topic? n/a

How did you present the material? (handouts, group work, general discussion, student presentations, etc.)
Handouts, general discussion, illustrations/powerpoint presentation.

How did students react?
The student enjoyed the class.
Did they engage with each other and you?
Yes.

What materials or media did you use? (articles, satellite tv, digital projector, etc.)
Handouts, printed illustrations (powerpoint may be used as well)
Please attach a copy. Handout from : Начало, book 2, p. 231, ex. 4;
For illustrations see file Lesson 12_Feb 25_Paintings.

Would you recommend this activity for a future class?
Yes.
Why or why not?
Students can learn smth about Russian art and historic individuals.

Intermediate Russian
Lesson 12
February 25, 2010

1. News: 5 min.

2. Revision of ordinal numbers (on the whiteboard – 5 min.)
Exercise on ordinal numbers – handout from «Голоса» – 10 min.

3. Discussion: Look at the portraits and say as much as you can about the women in them.