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Study the word TRANSFORM: (Source) The prefix "trans-" often means "over, across, or beyond," and so words that start with "trans-" are often about moving and changing. (Source: original photo) A form is the shape of someone or something. And, when something forms, it comes into being or takes shape. Put "trans-" and "form" together, and you get "transform." To transform is to go beyond your current shape: to change into a very different shape. And when you transform something, you change it into a totally new thing. For example, Transformers is a series of shows and movies about alien robots who can change their shapes. Here's Bumblebee transforming himself into a car. (Source) For another example, Cinderella's fairy godmother transforms an old, dirty dress into a new, fancy one. You could also say that the dress transforms. It transforms from old and ragged to new and sparkling. (Source) Those were fictional transformations, of course! But things transform in real life, too. Caterpillars transform into butterflies. (Source) And over time, a desert can transform into farmland. (Source)   Make a flash card: You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine. Term Definition Picture transform to take a totally different shape   Write your own sentence! You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can! (Source)   Write a sentence with the word TRANSFORM: Remember: transforming is the act of changing into something completely new. Idea 1: "It's amazing how you can start with (some ingredients) and transform them into a delicious (meal or dish of some kind)." Idea 2: "In (some story, book, or movie), (some character) transforms into a stronger, smarter person." You can type in here. When you're done, copy and paste your sentence wherever you'd like it to go.