Ms. C
Central Idea
Objective Summary
Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences
Mr. S
100

What is Ms C's first and last name? Spelling counts.

Beth Colley OR Bethany Colley

100

What is a central idea?

The main topic the author wants you to understand. OR Topic, scope, purpose

100

What is an objective summary?

A brief summary with no opinions or bias.

100

What is a compound sentence? Give your answer using clause types and conjunction acronyms.

Two independent clauses put together using a FANBOYS word.

100

How long of a drive does Mr. S have to get to Northside High?

1 Hour

200

What month is Ms. Colley's birthday in?

June

200

What is in a central idea?

The topic, scope, and purpose of a passage.

200

What is in an objective summary?

Title, Author, Genre, Who, What, Where, When, Why

200

What details are added by a prepositional phrase?

When             

Where

Whither (What direction)

200

Aside from Arkansas, what State did Mr. S live in?

Texas

300

How many tattoos does Ms Colley have?

7

300

What is not in a central idea?

Small details, personal opinions, or unrelated content.

300

What is not in an objective summary?

Opinions

300

Identify the appositive phrase in the following sentence:

English 10, my favorite class of this school year, is playing jeopardy today.

"my favorite class of this school year"

300

What is Mr. S’s first name? And how do you spell it?

Dylan

400

Without looking, what color are Ms. Colley's eyes?

Blue

400

Which of the following could be an example of a central idea?

A. Love often conquers fear.

B. In the article, Marcus practices basketball every morning before school and eventually makes the varsity team after months of training because he wants to become part of the history of basketball.
C. The article explains how dedication and consistent effort can help people achieve difficult goals.
D. The article mainly discusses the history of basketball and the rules of the game, and concession stand prices are too high.

C.

A is a theme statement, not a central idea. B has too many specific details. D includes unrelated content.

400

Is the following summary objective?


In Cars 2, Lightning McQueen travels around the world to compete in the World Grand Prix with his best friend Mater. During the trip, Mater is accidentally drawn into an international spy mission after being mistaken for a secret agent. While McQueen focuses on racing, Mater works with British spies to investigate a group of cars planning to sabotage the races and damage the reputation of an alternative fuel. The conflict causes tension between McQueen and Mater, leading the two friends to argue during the competition. In the end, Mater helps stop the villains, repairs his friendship with McQueen, and learns to appreciate himself for who he is.

Yes.

400

What is a complex sentence? Give your answer in the form of clause types and a conjunction acronym.

One independent clause and one dependent clause put together using an AAAWWUBBIS word.

400

How do you spell Mr. S’s last name?

Schouweiler

500

What are the full names of Ms. Colley's cats? You must get everything correct in order to get points.

Goose William Bean

Martini Oliver Bean

500

How do you find a central idea? 

Annotate repeated ideas, important details and what the author focuses on most. Determine the topic and the scope from the annotated ideas.

500

Give an objective summary of the following short video.


(Please prepare as Ms. C pulls up the video)

*Answers may vary*

500

What is the second W in AAAWWUBBIS?

When

500

When is Mr. S’s birthday?

July 29th