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Dinosaurs Before Dark

Table of ContentsNovel Study Title Page for Students ........................................................................................................... 3

Before Reading ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Author Research ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Character Chart ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Dictionary Detective! Chapters 1 – 2 .......................................................................................................... 7

Vocabulary Study Chapters 1 – 2 .................................................................................................................. 8

Understanding the Story Chapters 1 – 2 ................................................................................................... 9

Chapter Summary Chapters 1 – 2 ................................................................................................................. 10













Dictionary Detective! Chapters 9 – 10 ....................................................................................................... 23

Vocabulary Study Chapters 9 – 10 ............................................................................................................... 24

Understanding the Story Chapters 9 – 10 ................................................................................................ 25

Chapter Summary Chapters 9 – 10 .............................................................................................................. 26

Time for a Test! ....................................................................................................................................................... 27

Answer Key ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Common Core State Standards ..................................................................................................................... 39

by Mary Pope Osborne


A Novel Study by:


Before Reading

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1. Read the book’s title. What hints do you think the title gives about the story?

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2. Look at the cover design. What hints does it give you about the story?

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3. Read the back cover. What do you learn about the story from the back cover?

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4. Based on the front and back covers, do you want to read this book? Why or why not?

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Have you read anything by this author before? If so, what was it?

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Author ResearchUse the internet and other sources to find out more about the author of the story, Mary Pope Osborne.

What I already know about Mary Pope Osborne

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What I want to know about Mary Pope Osborne

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What I learned from my research

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As you read, write down important information about each of the story’s main characters.

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Character Chart

Dictionary DetectiveChapters 1 - 2


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Look up the following words in the dictionary and write their definitions below!

disappeared

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ancient

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crest

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What words would you use to describe dinosaurs? Write at least three below!

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1. Sanjay looked everywhere after his favorite toy _______________________ from his room.

2. Melissa _______________________ a comic book into her school bag so she could read it on the bus.

3. “This dinosaur is known for the very large _______________________ on its head,” the museum tour guide explained to the group.

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A Little Extra!

Fill in the Blank Complete each sentence by filling in the blanks with the provided vocabulary words.

Match Up

A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word. Match up the synonyms!


Making Sentences

Write your own sentences using three of the vocabulary words. Circle the vocabulary word in each sentence.

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Vocabulary StudyChapters 1 - 2

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A Little Extra!

If you had a magic tree house of your own, where would you like it to take you and why?

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1. In Chapter 1, what does Annie find in the tree house?

(a) Books.

(b) A girl.

(c) A sleeping bag.

(d) A crystal ball.

2. In Chapter 2, what does Jack wish to see for real?

(a) A lion.

(b) A Pteranodon.

(c) A ghost.

(d) A dragon.

3. Why does Jack tell Annie not to yell out of the tree house window in Chapter 2?

4. In Chapter 1, Jack feels a certain way towards Annie as they walk home. What does Jack feel? Why does he feel this way?

Multiple Choice

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Long Answer


Understanding the StoryChapters 1 - 2

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What are the titles of these chapters? _____________________

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What are three words that you think describe these chapters?

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What happens in these chapters?

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What is your favorite part of these chapters?

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Based on what happens in these chapters, what do you think will happen next in the story?

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Chapter SummaryChapters 1 - 2



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coasted

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vanished

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boldly

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alert

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cautiously

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mutant

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Describe something you always do cautiously. ________________________

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1. The _______________________ frog didn’t live very long because its lungs and heart were too small.

2. Thomas _______________________ marched up to the bully and told him to stop picking on his brother.

3. The deer had _______________________ from the field by the time I got my camera out to take a photo.

• carefully

• sailed

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vanished boldly mutant

A Little Extra!


Match Up



Making Sentences


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A Little Extra!

Jack writes down notes describing the Pteranodon in Chapter 4. Pretend you are looking at a dog for the first time. What kind of notes would you make?

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1. In Chapter 3, Jack and Annie do not know where they are. How do they find out where they are?

(a) They look at the sign outside.

(b) They look in the dinosaur book.

(c) They look in the book about castles.

(d) They look at Jack’s watch.

2. In Chapter 4, what does Annie name the Pteranodon?

(a) Brandon.

(b) Harry.

(c) Henry.

(d) Spot.

3. Why does Jack want to take notes about the Pteranodon in Chapter 4?

4. How is the Pteranodon described in Chapter 4?

Multiple Choice

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Long Answer



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loped

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medallion

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bellowing

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towering

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colonies

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What notes does Jack write down about the dinosaur in Chapter 5?

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1. Last year this tree was small, but now it’s so tall it is _________________________ over me.

2. A __________________________ hangs from my grandmother’s necklace.

3. I was angry when my sister ________________________ into my room without knocking.

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• communities

• roaring

medallion towering barged

A Little Extra!


Match Up


Making Sentences


loped medallion bellowing towering colonies barged

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A Little Extra!

Which of the dinosaurs in the book are you most interested in - the Pteranodon, the Triceratops, the Anatosaurus, or the Tyrannosaurus rex? Why?

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1. What does Jack find in the grass in Chapter 5?

(a) A book.

(b) A pencil.

(c) A snake.

(d) A gold medallion.

2. What does Annie find at the bottom of the hill in Chapter 6?

(a) Baby dinosaurs.

(b) A river.

(c) Another medallion.

(d) A book.

3. Why does the Anatosaurus run away from Annie at the end of Chapter 6?

4. Why does Jack lecture Annie in Chapter 6?

Multiple Choice

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Long Answer


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leaped

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hunched

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charged

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panic

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What words would you use to describe Jack and Annie’s adventure so far?

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1. When the bison on the plain start to _______________________, I can feel the ground shake all the way from my house.

2. I began to _______________________ when I couldn’t find my wallet.

3. Emma _______________________ around the shop until she found the perfect gift for her mom’s birthday.

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A Little Extra!


Match Up


Making Sentences


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A Little Extra!

On the back of this page, draw a picture that shows the events of Chapter 8.

1. When Jack and Annie return to the tree house in Chapter 7, what does Jack forget?

(a) His glasses.

(b) His backpack and dinosaur book.

(c) His pencil.

(d) His shoes.

2. In Chapter 8, the dinosaur book says that the Tyrannosaurus rex can eat a human in how many bites?

(a) Four.

(b) Three.

(c) Two.

(d) One.

3. Why do all the Anatosauruses come back to the nest in Chapter 7?

4. Why does Jack have to hide behind the magnolia tree in Chapter 8?

Multiple Choice

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eased

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teetered

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steadied

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bolted

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Choose your favorite quotation from this section and write it below!

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1. The ball _________________________ on the edge of the roof until a gust of wind knocked it down to the ground.

2. There is an __________________________ on these rocks that is believed to have been made by a person who lived here thousands of years ago.

3. I started to feel dizzy so I __________________________ myself against the wall.

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A Little Extra!


Match Up


Making Sentences


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A Little Extra!

What is your favorite part of the book? Why?

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1. At the end of Chapter 9, which book does Jack need to find to make a wish on to return them home?

(a) The dinosaur book.

(b) The book about Pennsylvania.

(c) The book about castles.

(d) The book about snakes.

2. Who calls for Jack and Annie at the beginning of Chapter 10?

(a) Their mother.

(b) Their brother.

(c) Their father.

(d) Their uncle.

3. How does Jack get back to the tree house in Chapter 9?

4. Jack and Annie return home surprised at the beginning of Chapter 10. What are they surprised about?

Multiple Choice

Short Answer

Long Answer


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If this story had one more chapter, what do you think it would be about?

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1. Who is the author of Dinosaurs Before Dark?

(a) Mary Pope Osborne.(b) Jeff Brown.(c) Barbara Park.(d) Beverly Cleary.

2. Which dinosaur are Jack and Annie the most afraid of in the story?

(a) The Pteranodon.(b) The Triceratops.(c) The Anatosaurus.(d) The Tyrannosaurus rex.

3. What mysterious item does Jack find in the grass in Chapter 5?

(a) A gold pen.(b) A gold medallion.(c) A silver quarter.(d) A silver statue.

Part A - Multiple Choice


Part B - Short Answer4. In Chapter 2, what does Jack do that transports him and Annie to the past?

5. What does Annie do in Chapter 6 that puts her in danger?

7. Describe Jack and Annie. How are they similar and how are they different?

Part C - Long Answer

6. How does Annie save Jack in Chapter 8?

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Time For A Test!Dinosaurs Before Dark

Grade 2RL2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understand-ing of key details in a text.RL2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. Craft and StructureRL2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.RL2.6 Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.RL2.7 Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate under-standing of its characters, setting, or plot.L2.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.L2.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.L2.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.L2.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.L2.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

Grade 3RL3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.RL3.3 Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.RL3.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.RL3.5 Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.RL3.6 Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.L3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.L3.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.L3.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

Grade 4RL4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.RL4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.RL4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).RL4.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).L4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.L4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Common Core State Standards

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