: Locating words in the text that follow specific spelling rules. Grading Criteria
The mid-term (first half of the year) control dictation for 3rd-grade Russian language students under popular Russian educational systems (UMK), such as or "Perspective," is a comprehensive assessment of literacy and grammar skills. General Characteristics Word Count : Typically ranges between 50 and 60 words . : Locating words in the text that follow
Following the dictation, 2–3 exercises are usually assigned to evaluate grammatical knowledge: Proper use of soft signs ( ) after
: The dictation primarily tests the student's ability to identify and apply rules for: Unstressed vowels in the word root. Paired voiced and voiceless consonants. Unpronounceable consonants. Proper use of soft signs ( ) after sibilants and as separators. Spelling of prefixes and basic word structure. Sample Text: "Winter Forest" Common in UMK "School of Russia" : Following the dictation