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Essay - Understanding Archaeological Context (#HW)
2023-24
Social Studies - Dunleavy 23-24
Date Due
Oct. 16, 2023, 7:40 a.m.
Additional Info
After completing the puzzle activity in class on Tuesday, and reading the two Artifact scenarios yesterday, you will now be writing an essay. It will be a 4 paragraph essay reflecting on the readings, and the importance of archaeological context.
The essay will be 4 paragraphs, and the Rubric is attached below:
1. Paragraph One - write about the artifact Pedro found.
• What do you know about his artifact?
• What can you tell about the people who used this artifact?
• Use examples/evidence from the text
2. Paragraph Two - write about the artifact Gina found.
• What information can you report on Gina’s artifact?
• What can you tell about the people who used this artifact?
• Use examples/evidence from the text
3. Paragraph Three - write about context. (Tip: think about the puzzle activity you did earlier)
• What happens when an artifact is taken out of its context?
• Why is the context important?
• Why were you able to write more about the artifact Gina found than you could about the one Pedro found?
4. Paragraph Four - write your opinion.
• Do you think what Pedro did with the artifact was right or wrong? Why?
• Do you think what Gina did with the artifact was right or wrong? Why?
• What would you do if you found an artifact?
Essays will be due before school on MONDAY 10/16