Alison Meyer

These leaves each have a different prefix or suffix that PA 5th graders are required to know in order to master the PSSA's. Prefixes include Pre-, Inter-, Super-, Extra-, Post-, Sub-, Re-, Mis-, Non-, and Dis-. Suffixes include -ment, -en, -tion, -ness, -ly, -ble, -or/-er, -less, and -ship. I made a large tree out of craft paper and attached each leaf to branches to display for the kids. The kids also add an example of the prefix or suffix on a leaf that is also added. For example dislike a

This poster identifies the 12 most common words and their meanings when a student sees them in a question. These questions often slip up students when seen on state testing. The poster asks students to identify the word and use it to identify it's meaning. The poster was made in publisher and will need to be pasted together once printed.

This poster uses an acronym to help your students remember the three types of writing used on most state testing. It uses the acronym P.I.N that stands for Persuasive, Informational, and Narrative. The poster also outlines the examples of each of these. Great resource for your students. The poster was made in publisher and will need to be pasted together once printed.

This poster outlines the most common words often used in state testing when taking the math portion. These 10 words are the most common words children struggle to remember. The poster serves as a visual reminder when they see the words in a question. Words such as factor, product, and multiple are included and their coresponding meaning. The poster will come in pieces and then need to be pasted / taped together.

This powerpoint is great for use during a faculty meeting to be used as professional development for your staff. The powerpoint outlines what schema / prior knowledge is and how important it is to access this while teaching. A great resource to show teachers how to engage their learners.

This powerpoint was printed individually and used at a science discovery cove. Each station is outlined on the card and is user friendly for kids. Each station needs to be set up ahead of time by an adult. Children can learn about the sea in this hands on science discovery cove. Blubber gloves was a big hit!!

This poster outline the MUST KNOWS in Unit Two of 5th grade everyday math as well as the words that will be introduced in the unit and are important to know. These were once called developing vocabulary and the must knows were known as secure vocabulary. The poster will print on 9 pages and then need to be pasted / taped together.

This poster outline the MUST KNOWS in Unit One 5th grade everyday math as well as the words that will be introduced in the unit and are important to know. These were once called developing vocabulary and the must knows were known as secure vocabulary. The poster will print on 9 pages and then need to be pasted / taped together.

This powerpoint shows the common stems that test takers often use when asking questions on state tests. The slides outline main idea, inference, reference, and figurative language.