Vocab
This word means to fit together the parts of
The word is assembled
Why were the cliffs an important setting in Mary Anning’s story?
The cliffs were important because they were where Mary searched for fossils and made important discoveries.
Why do you think Mary continued searching for fossils after making her first discoveries? Cite to support your answer.
We can infer that Mary continued searching because she was curious and wanted to make more discoveries. It also provided extra money for the family.
What country was Mary born in?
The country Mary was born in was England.
What part of speech is the vocabulary term “Pursued”?
The part of speech of the term pursued is a verb.
How did the dangers of searching for fossils show Mary Anning’s character?
The dangers showed that Mary was brave and determined because she continued searching for fossils even though she knew it could be dangerous.
What can you infer about how Mary felt when she found an unusual or rare fossil? Cite evidence to support your answer.
We can infer that Mary probably felt excited and curious because she wanted to learn more about what she had discovered.
Who taught Mary and her brother how to search for fossils?
What is the definition of the term “Poverty”?
The definition of the word poverty is, the state or condition of lacking enough financial resources, goods, or basic essentials for a standard of living.
Why were Mary Anning’s fossil discoveries important?
Mary Anning’s discoveries were important because the fossils helped people learn more about animals that lived long ago.
What can you infer about Mary Anning because she continued searching for fossils even though it could be dangerous? Cite evidence to support your answer.
We can infer that Mary was brave and determined because she continued searching for fossils even when there were dangers.
What year did Mary discover the first complete fossil of a plesiosaur?
The year Mary discovered the first complete fossil of a plesiosaur was 1823 (pg. 62).
What is the free morpheme of the word achievement?
The free morpheme of the word achievement is, achieve.
How does the title Rare Treasure connect to Mary and her discoveries?
The title Rare Treasure connects to the story because the fossils Mary found were rare and valuable discoveries that helped people learn more about the past.
What can you infer about Mary based on the questions she asked about finding the fossils? (Page 58).
We can infer that Mary was curious and wanted to understand what kind of creature the fossil came from and learn more about her discovery.
By 1836, what types of fossils had Mary discovered?
By 1836, the types of fossils Mary had discovered were three ichthyosaurs, two plesiosaurs, a pterodactyl, a strange sharklike fish called Squaloraja, and an untold number of small incomplete fossils (pg 66).