1. Foreign Language Survey
November 28, 2016

2. 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

3. Color your divider for Russia and its flag.

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

5. 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?

6. What does Russia look like?
Snowy mountains
Cities
Towns

7. 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

8. 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?

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

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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. Moscow, the capital of Russia