1. PREFIXES Un- Dis- Non-
Theme 3; Incredible Stories

2. A prefix is a single syllable added to the beginning of the word which often changes the word’s meaning.
Think of the meaning of the word wrap. Turn and talk to a partner about what the word means.

3. Now think of the word unwrap. Turn and talk to a partner
Now think of the word unwrap. Turn and talk to a partner. What does the word unwrap mean?
In that word, the prefix means the opposite of.
So, by adding the prefix , we have changed the meaning of the word.
Would you unwrap presents before or during a birthday party? Why?
"un"
"un"

4. So, if we wrap a present, we are putting the paper on.
If we unwrap a present, we are taking the paper off.

5. Unable Unselfish Uncle Unkind Unfair Unequal
Can you find the word below that does not use the letters “un” as a prefix?
Unable
Unselfish
Uncle
Unkind
Unfair
Unequal

6. Think of the word appear
Think of the word appear. Turn and talk to a partner about what the word means.
Think of the word disappear. Turn and talk to a partner about what the word means.

7. By adding the prefix “dis” to the word, it changed the entire meaning of the word. “Dis” is a prefix that means “not”or “the opposite of.”
So when something appears, you can see it.
When something disappears, you can’t see it.

8. Can you find the word that doesn’t not use the letters “dis” as a prefix?
Disagree
Dislike
Disable
Distance
Discover
Dishonest

9. Think of the word fiction
Think of the word fiction. Turn and talk about the meaning of the word fiction.
Think of the word nonfiction. Turn and talk about the meaning of the word nonfiction.

10. By adding the prefix “non”, we change the word’s meaning
By adding the prefix “non”, we change the word’s meaning. The prefix “non” means not.
So, fiction is a book that is make believe.
A nonfiction book is NOT make believe; it is factual.

11. Can you find the word that doesn’t not use the letters “non” as a prefix?
Nonfat
None
Nonstop
Nonsense
Nonfiction