Mnemonic Devices for Midwest States

The video tutorial introduces a creative way to remember the 12 Midwest states using two mnemonic stories. The first story is a love story involving a girl and her pet monkey, Minnie, which helps recall states like North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri. The second story involves a boy named Will who forgets his microphone for an American Idol audition, aiding in remembering Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. The tutorial concludes with a review and encourages viewers to practice using a blank map.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Exploring the geography of the entire USA

• Learning about the history of the Midwest

• Memorizing the Midwest states and their locations

• Understanding the culture of the Midwest

In the story, what is the name of the girl's pet monkey?

• Molly

• Max

• Minnie

• Mickey

Which state does 'No Dakota' represent in the story?

• South Dakota

• Kansas

• North Dakota

• Nebraska

What is the mnemonic phrase used to remember the states in the first story?

• Minnie and Dakota's adventure

• No Dakota she does not know Minnie is missing

• Dakota's missing monkey

• Minnie loves her monkey

Who is the main character in the second story?

• Molly

• Dakota

• Minnie

• Will

What did Will forget to bring to his American Idol audition?

• His costume

• His guitar

• His microphone

• His song lyrics

Which state does 'Will' represent in the second story?

• Michigan

• Illinois

• Wisconsin

• Indiana

What is the mnemonic phrase used to remember the states in the second story?

• Ohio's missing microphone

• Will's forgotten lyrics

• Will's journey to American Idol

• Will's ill because he left his microphone in Ohio

Which state is represented by 'microphone' in the second story?

• Illinois

• Michigan

• Ohio

• Indiana

What is the suggested method to practice remembering the states?

• Using a blank map

• Writing the states repeatedly

• Listening to a song

• Reading a book about the Midwest