Mary Anning (1799-1847) lived in England in an
area
with many fossils Fossils are the remains of
plants and animals from millions of years ago
that
have been preserved as rocks. During her
life, Anning discovered many fossils, including
dinosaurs. This play is based on actual events
from her childhood
Scene 1
Fossil Finder
(A beach below Church Cliff on the coast of
England in 1811 Twelve-year old MARY ANNING and
her older brother, JOSEPH search the beach for
fossils. MARY looks around eagerly, wearing a
small grin
How does Scene 2, on pages 2-3, add to
the reader's understanding of the play?
It uses Mary's actions digging up the
fossil to create a scary mood.
It introduces a conflict between the two
friends.
It explains why Mary is angry with her
brother.
It builds on Mary's character by showing
why she hunts fossils.
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