Unit 2 Week 2 The Emperor’s Silent Army Reading 6th Grade

Vocabulary Words

1. approximately- to be more or less exact, about

2. divine- supremely great or holy, godlike

3. excavated- uncovered, unearthed, or dug out

4. mechanical- having to do with a machine or machinery

5. pottery- pots, bowls, dishes, or other objects made of clay and hardened

6. restore- to bring back to its original condition by rebuilding or fixing

7. superstitious- characterized by having unreasonable beliefs

8. terra cotta- hard, reddish-brown clayware or ceramic material used to make bricks, tiles, and other objects

9. watchfully- characterized by being observant; looking closely

More Words to Know (Morphemes)

A morpheme is the smallest meaningful unit of a language. A morpheme can be a one-syllable word (cats) or part of a word (the s in cats). The meaning of s is “more than one.” Prefixes and suffixes are types of morphemes.

10. misplaced- put in the wrong location 11. postponed- to put off to a later time 12. resubmit- send in again 13. noiseless- without noise 14. departure- act of leaving

Comprehension Skill

 The main idea is the most important idea about the topic. It is often stated at or near the beginning of a selection.  Details support the main idea and add more information about the topic. Look Back and Write

What do the terra cotta warriors tell us about the craftsmen of ancient China? Look back at pages 221-223 and write your response. Provide evidence to support your answer.