utensils Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 Context Clue: We bought new utensils for the grill. Context Clue: “An archaeologist can learn about the food people ate and the utensils they used to eat with” (Brining the Past to the Present, pg 131). Define: are tools used for eating food Ask: How can you sort different types of utensils? utensils

superstitious Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 Context Clue: My mom is so superstitious, she thinks a black cat is bad luck. Context Clue: “These objects help archaeologists figure out what a groups’ customs and beliefs were and if they were superstitious “ (Brining the Past to the Present, pg 131). Define: beliefs on fear of the unknown Ask: Why do you think some people are superstitious? superstitious

civilized Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 Context Clue: England was one of the most civilized countries during the 1500’s. Context Clue: “They can help an archaeologist determine the civilized, or advanced group, versus the primitive” (Brining the Past to the Present, pg 131). Define: describes people who have a high level of social organization Ask: Describe some characteristics of a civilized country. civilized

excavate Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 Context Clue: We will excavate the site of the ancient city. Context Clue: “Archaeologists excavate in places where long-ago people once lived” (Brining the Past to the Present, pg 131). Define: to dig a hole to find ancient objects or people. Ask: Why might people want to excavate an area? excavate

steadfastly Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 Context Clue: The coach steadfastly guided her team. Context Clue: “ Archaeologists work carefully and steadfastly for long hours to recover small objects. Define: is performed faithfully, with determination, and without giving up. Ask: What is a synonym for steadfastly? steadfastly

precede Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 Context Clue: A dinner will precede the play. Context Clue: “Did a certain object precede others that were found, or did it come after?” (Brining the Past to the Present, pg 131). Define: to come before Ask: Name a word that uses the same prefix as precede. precede

prolong Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 Context Clue: The traffic and bad weather will prolong my drive. Context Clue: “Bad weather can also prolong the time it takes to excavate” (Brining the Past to the Present, pg 131). Define: to make something last longer Ask: What is an antonym for prolong? prolong

restore Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 Context Clue: The archeologist restored ancient buildings and pottery. Context Clue: “Sometimes objects can be restored to their original beauty” (Brining the Past to the Present, pg 131). Define: when something is made to look as it did originally. Ask: Why might an object need to be restored? restore

Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 1 knee-length

sharp enough to split a hair Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 1 sharp enough to split a hair

Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 1 to stare back at

Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 1 if news got out

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 pottery

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 terracotta

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 arrowhead

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 figurine

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 crossbow

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 1 jade