Russian (021) Class X Session 2020-21

Section A –Reading Comprehension 10
An unseen Russian passage with 4-5 questions requiring answer in Russian
Section B – Composition and Writing 15
An essay of about 100-150 words to be written on one of the following topics:
1. My favorite sport
2. Why I learn Russian language
3. An excursion to anyplace
4. Moscow
5. My favorite book
6. My favorite festival
Section C –Applied Grammar 40
1. Application of cases as used in the prescribed texts (with or without preposition)
2. Use of Adjectives
3. Use of “Kotori” in different cases
4. Aspects of verbs (including applications of past and future tenses)
5. Translation from Russian into English and vice versa
Section D–Literature 15
5 questions based on the text Nos. 2, 6, 8, 11, 15, 18, 19, and 21 of the prescribed text book.
Section – F: Internal Assessment 20
A. Listening and Speaking Skills in Russian - Students should be given practice in interpreting
small texts/ sentences from Russian into English and vice versa. At the end of the year they
may be evaluated on their speaking and listening skills in Russian. 10
B. A small project, which the students will write or do on any one item related to culture and
civilization of Russia. It could be cinema/films, climate, sports, singing Russian popular or
folk songs or poetry. 05
C. Writing in Russian or English their experiences of learning Russian language in class IX.
They should also write suggestions about some innovations, which they would like to have
during class hours in the next year class XII programme 05
Prescribed Books
1. Russian for children (Russkii Yazik) Moscow (Book No. IV) By M.N. Vityutnev and others
(1989 Edition).
2. Russian in exercises by S. Khavronina and A. Shirochenskaya published by Progress
publishers, Moscow (Second Edition)