The article talks about the importance of developing in adolescents the ability for self-development and self-improvement through search activities, through the development of critical thinking. The relevance of this topic is proven by the educational standards written in the curriculum. A lesson using technology for developing students’ critical thinking through reading and writing while studying the topic “Participial Circumstances” allows the child to achieve better learning results. Research projects identify gifted and creative students and promote the integration of Russian language and literature.