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Non-traditional Instruction (NTI) plans are designed to be fun and easy for parents to guide, while helping students build key concepts across subjects. Please send back completed work in your student’s folder. Use the chart below which outlines the activities students must complete, in addition to ones that are optional. |
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Literacy - Figurative language uses words in non-literal ways to create imagery and convey meaning. Common types of figurative language include metaphors, similes, and personification. Metaphors make a direct comparison between two unlike things. Similes use the words "like" or "as" to make a comparison. Personification gives human characteristics to nonhuman things. Read a new short story or poem and identify examples of figurative language. Identify at least 3 examples of figurative language and explain the meaning and purpose of each. Math - Place Value Scavenger Hunt: Identify five objects from around your home that have numbers (a food object, a book, toys, etc.) Record each object and the number shown. Round each number to the nearest 10. Also, Round each number to the nearest 100 Write a sentence for each object explaining why you might want to round the number to the nearest 10 or to the nearest 100. |
Literacy - Perspective refers to a character's point of view, beliefs, and experiences. Identifying different perspectives in a story can deepen understanding of the characters and themes. Analyzing how perspectives differ can reveal insights about the story's message or central conflict. Read a different short story and write a paragraph analyzing the differing perspectives of two characters. Math - Geometry Scavenger Hunt: Gather household items (e.g., pencils, books, toys, etc.). Create different quadrilaterals - Draw and classify quadrilaterals (rectangle, square, parallelogram, rhombus, trapezoid) Record with drawings, and name the shape. Write a paragraph describing the differences between 2 or more of the shapes. |
Literacy - Inference is the act of drawing a conclusion about something not explicitly stated in the text. Good readers use context clues, their own experiences, and logical reasoning to make inferences. Inferences help readers better understand a character's motivations, emotions, and the overall meaning of the story. Read a story at home and prepare a list of 3-5 inferences they made about the characters, supporting each inference with specific details from the text. Math - Multiplication Scavenger Hunt: Gather twelve (12) household items (e.g., pencils, books, toys, etc.). Create arrays to total 12 with the objects. Record with drawings, equations, or expressions. Choose another object and another total to create multiple arrays of your choosing. |
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Science -Animal Research: Research your favorite animal or an animal of interest Design a poster that includes information about the animal and their habitat as well as 5 interesting facts about the animal. Facts could include how the animal interacts with their environment, traits, and features of the animal, their diet, etc. Social Studies: What is a community? Objective: Students will be able to define the term “community and identify different types of communities. Materials: ○Paper ○Crayons or colored pencils ●Activity: 1. Think: What is a community? Write down your ideas. 2. Draw: Draw a picture of your community. Include different places and people that are important to your community. 3. Share: Share your drawing with a family member. Talk about what makes your communities similar and different. |
Science -Magnets: Grab a magnet off of your refrigerator and go on a magnetic scavenger hunt. Create a t-chart on a piece and make a prediction about the object you are going to test before you actually test it with a magnet. For example, I would predict if the doorknob was magnetic or not, write down my prediction and then test it. Once you have tested 5-10 objects in your house, and include these in your chart. Use pictures and labels of the objects you tested. Social Studies -Mapping My Community ●Objective: Students will be able to create a map of a familiar place and identify key features.2 ●Materials: ○Large sheet of paper ○Markers or crayons ○Optional: Small objects to represent buildings, parks, etc. Activity: 1. Choose: Pick a place you know well, like your classroom, school, or neighborhood. 2. Map: Draw a map of this place on your paper. Be sure to include: ■Important landmarks and buildings ■Streets or paths ■A compass rose showing north, south, east, and west 3. Label: Label the important places on your didn't follow those rules? 4. Share: Share your list and explanations with a family member. 5.Present: Share your map with a family member. Explain why you chose the features you did and how they are important to this place. |
Science -Design a solution: Think of natural disasters that happen around the world: flooding, tornadoes, thunderstorms, blizzards,hurricanes, etc. Select one natural disaster and design a solution to help people when disasters occur. For example, a lightning rod on top of a building helps protect a house, or a building from a lightning strike. Draw a detailed picture of your solution design and write a paragraph outlining the benefit of your solution. Social Studies -How Do Rules Help Our Community? ●Objective: Students will be able to identify rules in their community and explain why rules are important. ●Materials: ○Markers or crayons Activity: 1.List: Make a list of rules you follow at home, school, and in your neighborhood. 2. Reasons: For each rule, explain why you think that rule exists. How does it help keep people safe or make the community a better place? Be sure to include: 3. Consequences: What might happen if people didn’t follow the rules. 4. Share your list and explanations with a family member. |