Class theme/topics discussed:
Christmas and New Year
How did you pick this theme or topic?
n/a
How did you present the material? (handouts, group work, general discussion, student presentations, etc.)
General discussion.
How did students react? They 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, laptop.
Please attach a copy.
Would you recommend this activity for a future class?
Yes.
Why or why not?
Intermediate Russian Conversation
Lesson 28
December 7, 2010
1. Discuss plans for the break.
2. Show two pictures – of Santa Claus and Дед Мороз:
Students point out the differences. Then remember legends/ stories/ rituals related to these characters.
3. Christmas and New Year in Russia: what do they know? + brief information
– if time – work on vocab with this handout (students are asked to tag pictures/ name the depicted activity) Новый год слова