A Fossil Goes Missing

Why is Krystal suspicious?

• She didn't want to show his drawings to Dr. Forester that would prove a fossil is missing.

• She was out late at night "taking a walk"

• She wants to be rich and famous. He keeps asking what animal the fossils belong to.

• She has a stuffed backpack that is locked

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the main theme of 'A Fossil Goes Missing'?

• Discovery and adventure

• Loss and recovery

• Mystery and investigation

• Friendship and loyalty

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which character is most likely to solve the mystery in 'A Fossil Goes Missing'?

• Dr. Forester

• Krystal

• The narrator

• A detective

What literary device is primarily used in 'A Fossil Goes Missing'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

In the context of 'A Fossil Goes Missing', what does the word 'fossil' most likely represent?

• A lost treasure

• A piece of history

• A scientific discovery

• A family heirloom

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence best describes the setting of 'A Fossil Goes Missing'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A remote archaeological site

• A suburban neighborhood

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is the tone of 'A Fossil Goes Missing'?

• Humorous

• Suspenseful

• Melancholic

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which of the following best describes Krystal's role in 'A Fossil Goes Missing'?

• The antagonist

• The protagonist

• A side character

• A mentor

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the significance of the missing fossil in the story?

• It holds the key to a mystery

• It is a valuable artifact

• It is a symbol of the past

• It is a family secret

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which grammatical structure is used in the sentence: 'Krystal, who was always curious, decided to investigate the missing fossil'?

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D