Foreign Language Survey November 28, 2016

Let’s answer a few questions about India to review for your India test that you will take on Friday. We have a guest Speaker on Wednesday. India Review

Color your divider for Russia and its flag.

Warm up thinking and writing Russian folk music What do you know, or think you know, about Russia? Video  Warm up thinking and writing

Where is Russia? Russia is a country in both Europe and Asia. It is the largest country in the world. Russia is almost twice as big as the United States of America. Where is Russia?

What does Russia look like? Snowy mountains Cities Towns

What are some of the traditional clothes like? Valenki- Wool felt boots Kosovorotka- man’s shirt Kokoshnik- head dress for women Ushanka- Fur hat with ear flaps Sarafan- dress

What is the weather like in Russia? It is either very cold or very hot in Russia. They do not really have a spring or fall season. They mostly only have winter or summer there. The coldest it has ever gotten in Russia is -96 degrees Fahrenheit. What is the weather like in Russia?

Russian Alphabet The Russian alphabet is very different from English. It has 33 letters.

What is the main language in Russia? Russian Hi Preevyet Please Dobraye ootro Thank you Spaseeba   Bye-bye Paka

What are some foods from Russia? Golubtsy- cabbage stuffed with meat Pirozhki- stuffed rolls Borscht- beet soup with sour cream Tula Gingerbread Chicken Kiev- stuffed with butter and herbs Most meals contain: Fish or poultry Mushrooms Berries and honey Bread, pancakes, or cereal

Partner reading Highlight important facts and details With a partner of your choice take turns reading “Attractions in Russia” Stop after each paragraph and make sure you both understand what you just read. Highlight important facts and details Circle any words you don’t understand When you are done reading and marking your article, you can work on the questions on the back. Work together to get as much done as possible – any unfinished parts you will have to complete as homework.

Learning log Complete your learning log – don’t leave any item blank for today. Do you have homework? Make sure your table and floor are clean

Moscow, the capital of Russia