anthropologists Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 Context Clue: Anthropologist have learned about Mexican Indians by visiting their communities. Context Clue: “Anthropologists are scientist who study human beings and their cultures” (America’s Oldest Written Words, pg 174). Define: Are scientist who study human beings & the development of their cultures Ask: Why do you think anthropologists study a society’s eating habits? anthropologists
presumably Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 Context Clue: Presumably, the dogs next door have been trained not to bark. Context Clue: “later adopted by other cultures and, presumably, they adopt Omec writing too” (America’s Oldest Written Words, pg 174). Define: “most likely” Ask: What is a synonym for presumably? presumably
immense Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 Context Clue: The blue whale is an immense mammal Context Clue: “In the past two hundred years, we have made immense strides in the way we communicate to each other” (America’s Oldest Written Words, pg 174). Define: means “having a large size or amount” Ask: What is the opposite of immense? immense
portable Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 Context Clue: Denise has a portable TV that runs on batteries. Context Clue: “First call on a portable cell phone is made” (America’s Oldest Written Words, pg 174). Define: If something is portable, it can be easily carried. Ask: What products do you have that are portable? portable
nuisance Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 Context Clue: Joe’s little sister can be a nuisance when he’s trying to do his homework. Context Clue: “Spam, unsolicited e-mail, becomes a server-clogging nuisance” (America’s Oldest Written Words, pg 174). Define: a nuisance is something that is an annoyance. Ask: What is a synonym for nuisance? nuisance
off limits Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 3 Define: “most likely” Example: Presumably, the dogs next door have been trained not to bark. Ask: What is a synonym for presumably? off limits
Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 3 in great abundance
to stumble across (find by accident) Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 3 to stumble across (find by accident)
to close a window forever Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 3 to close a window forever
Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 cavern
Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 tunnel
Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 Stone Age
Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 headlamp
Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 rock art
Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 3 engraving