A prefix can be added to the beginning of a base word. It changes the word’s meaning.

The prefix mis- means “wrongly,” so misjudge means “to judge wrongly.”

Build Words Start with a base word and then add a prefix from the list to make a new word. Record each new word you make. Keep the spelling of the prefix and the base word the same. Say what the new word means, and use it in a sentence.

• 1. star

• 2. night

• 3. way

• 4. trust

• 5. agree

• 6. spell

• 7. cook

• 8. market

HISTORY

• 1 Conduct Research Learn some facts about pyramids. Find out how they were built and what is inside of them. Take notes about an aspect of the pyramids that interests you.

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  • Take a virtual tour inside a pyramid.

  • Read about some important pyramids.

  • Study diagrams of pyramids.

• 2 Prepare a Presentation Use your notes to help you prepare an oral report. Decide which facts you will tell about and how you will organize them. Then:

  • • Think of an interesting introduction, or way to begin your talk. What will grab your classmates’ attention right away?

  • • Create a good conclusion, or ending. Briefly sum up what you said.

• 3 Present Your Findings Practice giving your talk. Then tell your classmates what you learned.