"Conversations about important things" on September 8 — topic and lesson program

On Monday, September 8, schools and colleges in Russia will host another lesson from the series "Talking about important things." It will focus on the development of the Russian language in the digital age, as well as the variety of language tools used in everyday life. Izvestia talks about the topic and program of the lesson.

"Talking about important things" on September 8 — the topic of the lesson

Russian Russian in the Digital Age will be the main topic of the lesson on the impact of modern technologies on the Russian language. Students will talk about new ways of communication that have emerged in recent decades, the relevance of using certain language tools in different situations, and adapting language to a rapidly changing world. They will also be reminded of the rules of etiquette that should be followed both in person and during correspondence.

The lesson will take the form of an educational conversation using presentations, video materials and interactive elements. The recommended duration of the lesson is 30 minutes.

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Methodological recommendations and other materials for the lesson can be found on the website of the Conversations about Important project.

"Conversations about important things" on September 8 — lesson program

Students in grades 1-4 will talk about the role of language in everyday human life and its importance for uniting the peoples of Russia. In addition, children will be told what changes the Russian language has undergone over several centuries. They will also discuss how modern technologies affect written and spoken language and why it is important to strive for a clear and understandable expression of their thoughts. Primary school students will be offered to complete an interactive task, during which they will have to "decipher" a message written with emoticons.

Students in grades 5-7 will discuss with their teacher the variety of styles of the Russian language (literary, formal business, slang, everyday speech, etc.) and the relevance of their use in different life situations. The students will also learn about how the digital environment affects the modern language process and what role emoticons, stickers and abbreviations used in correspondence play in this. To consolidate the material, students will be offered to complete two tasks: guess the proverb from emoticons and choose the right symbol (emoji, punctuation mark, capslock, etc.) to give the message the desired emotional coloring. In addition, they will be reminded of the rules of digital etiquette.

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Students from grades 8-9 will learn about the role of language in uniting the peoples of Russia and shaping the identity of the Russian nation. The students will discuss the changes that are taking place in the modern language environment, including under the influence of digital technologies and the Internet. Students will also talk about using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop communication, learning, and self-development skills.

Students in grades 10-11 will learn about the history of the formation of the Russian language, as well as its importance to the state. They will talk about how the language is changing, while maintaining its own characteristics, and whether it is possible to isolate the vocabulary from the influence of external factors. In addition, high school students will be reminded of the importance of observing speech etiquette and the ability to adapt to different speech situations based on the context and goals of communication.

"Conversations about important things" on September 8 — about the project

"Conversations about important things" is a cycle of extracurricular activities launched by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation in 2022. It touches on significant topics related to Russian culture, history, and geography, as well as highlights topical issues of students' daily lives (relationships with peers, choosing a future profession, finding their place in life, etc.). Classes are held every Monday in all schools and colleges in the country.

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