The exercises often ask students to break down sentences into "primary" and "secondary" members (subject, predicate, etc.). This develops a student's ability to see the structure of a thought rather than just a string of words. 3. Vocabulary and Creative Writing

The back of the Polyakova textbook contains helpful spelling and orthoepic dictionaries to help with difficult words.

Polyakova often includes exercises that require "creative restoration"—filling in missing words or continuing a text. This helps 4th graders transition from simple copying to expressive writing. Tips for Completing the Exercises

While I can’t see the exact page you are looking at right now, The Role of Polyakova’s "Russkii Iazyk" in 4th Grade