A Surprise in the Park

They probably found the fossil because...

• the dirt washed away

• it was hard to see

• it was old

• they were looking for fossils

Finding a dinosaur fossil is the same as...

• any other day

• going on vacation

• an unexpected surprise

• following routine

What is the most important event?

• pointing at the fossil

• going to school

• looking for fossils

• finding the fossil

He was hollering for Trey and Matt to hurry over.

What does the word hollering mean?

• to whisper

• to run

• to yell

• to get low

It appeared to be a dinosaur foot!

What does the word appeared mean?

• to not look like

• to make a decision

• to rise

• to look like

The next day, the boys found another fossil.

True or False?

• True

• False

Trey started ___________ to 100 as Matt and Sam ran off to hide.

• whispering

• counting

• treating

• singing

What would be an alternative title for this story?

• A Day at the Pool

• Working on the Farm

• Beach Day

• Dinosaur Fossils

Their teacher confirmed it was a dinosaur fossil.

What does confirmed mean?

• to lie

• to steal

• said it was false

• said it was true

The boys called the police when they found a dinosaur fossil.

True or False?

• True

• False