1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

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

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

13. Basic Words
Unit 2 ● Week 1
pottery

14. Basic Words
Unit 2 ● Week 1
terracotta

15. Basic Words
Unit 2 ● Week 1
arrowhead

16. Basic Words
Unit 2 ● Week 1
figurine

17. Basic Words
Unit 2 ● Week 1
crossbow

18. Basic Words
Unit 2 ● Week 1
jade