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WorksheetsObjective summary, mood and tone, context clues
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3600secs
What does "objective" mean?
No opinions or reactions, just the facts.
Giving your personal reflections on the topic.
No statistics used to support the idea.
Having plenty of evidence to support your opinion.
What things should not be included in an objective summary?
Supporting ideas and opinions
The word "I," your opinion, cited text evidence
Facts and Statistics
The author's name and title of the article
If you're asked to write an objective summary, which of the following should you avoid?
Listing the major events of the story/article
Choosing only the most important parts
Explaining your thoughts about the story/article
Stating the central conflict of the story/article
a shortened retelling of the important parts of a text or story
Review
Paraphrase
Summary
There is no correct answer
Facts. Unbiased. Does not include opinion.
How do you start an objective summary?
With the statement "This is an objective summary."
Name it (Title, type of work, author)
With an opinion
Describe it (what the central/main idea is)
What is an objective summary?
A brief explanation of the main points of most of the text (without spoiling the ending); it should contain some opinions and bias
A brief explanation of the main points of the entire text; it should not contain any opinions or bias
A brief explanation of the main points of most of the text (without spoiling the ending); it should not contain any opinions and bias
A brief explanation of the main points of the entire text; it should contain some opinions and bias
Another thing that should not be included in an objective summary:
Small details about the text
The title of the text
What happens in the middle of the text
Basic facts about the text
How detailed should an objective summary be?
You should never put details--no names, spoilers, or anything.
You should put in a lot of details so the reader can imagine the whole text in their head.
You should only put in the major details so it's not too long.
It's just like adding garlic to a recipe--measure the details with your heart.
Should an objective summary include the ending of the text?
No--you shouldn't spoil the text for anyone who hasn't read it.
No--that would be too much detail.
Yes--you're supposed to summarize the entire text, whether or not the reader has read it before.
Yes--the only purpose of the objective summary is to spoil the ending for people who don't care about that kind of thing.
Which sentence is the most objective (the least biased or opinionated)?
"Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and most people seem to like it.
"Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and it is SO good.
"Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and it was released in the year 2000.
"Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from my favorite album of theirs, No Strings Attached, and it was released in the year 2000.
Which answer below is the best objective summary?
Finding Nemo is my favorite movie. Everyone should watch it. Dory is my favorite character because she is so goofy and fun, but she also cares about Marlin and Nemo.
Have you ever watched Finding Nemo? If not, you should--it's so good! It's about an overprotective clown fish named Marlin who must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets a helpful fish named Dory. Does he find Nemo? Watch to find out!
An overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting.
In the movie Finding Nemo by Disney/Pixar, a fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting.
What is the definition of objective?
a brief account or review of something
without personal opinions or judgment
based on personal opinion
say again in different words
What is the definition of summary?
a brief account or review of something
without personal opinion or judgment
based on opinion
say again in different words
Is the following an example of a subjective or objective summary:
The Tyrannosaurus Rex was a prehistoric carnivorous dinosaur. It walked on two legs, and had a massive skull balanced by a long, heavy tail
Subjective
Objective
Is the following an example of a subjective or objective summary:
The Tyrannosaurus Rex was the coolest of all dinosaurs. I love how other dinosaurs would run in fear if they saw the T-Rex nearby.
Subjective
Objective
What is the definition of subjective?
a brief account or review of something
without personal opinions or judgment
based on personal opinion
say again in different words
"You must be sitting in your seat before the bell rings," ____________ Mrs. Walker.
"Today is going to be a beautiful day," ______________ Mrs. Golec.
"Quit tapping your pencil or I am throwing it out the window," shouted Mrs. Herman.
"I guess I'll just go home and sit down on the couch by myself," sighed Justin.
“They were standing in a sunlit field, and the air about them was moving with the delicious fragrance that comes only on the rarest of spring days when the sun’s touch is gentle and the apple blossoms are just beginning to unfold.” (67)
Peaceful
Suspenseful
scared
Exciting
“Meg knelt at her mother’s feet. The warmth and light of the kitchen had relaxed her so that her attic fears were gone. The cocoa steamed fragrantly in the saucepan; geraniums bloomed on the window sills and there was a bouquet of tiny yellow chrysanthemums in the center of the table. The curtains, red, with a blue and green geometrical pattern were drawn and seemed to reflect their cheerfulness throughout the room. The furnace purred like a great, sleepy animal; the lights glowed with steady radiance…” (16)
Harsh
Comforting
Excited
Spooky
Corey looked out the window and sighed. This was the third weekend in a row that the weather forecaster had predicted rain, and it looked like he was correct in his prediction. It was raining cats and dogs outside his window.
Corey was okay with rainy days happening during the week, when he was just sitting in a classroom anyway. In his opinion, though, a rainy Saturday was a waste of a perfectly-good weekend day.
“There’s no way that we are going to have our soccer game this morning,” Corey told his mom.
Just then, his mom’s cell phone buzzed, indicating a message had been received. She glanced at her phone and frowned. “Yep, no soccer game again this week.”
Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?
energetic
gloomy
nervous
relaxed
Paige felt someone shaking her shoulder.
“What?!” she barked, refusing to open her eyes or move.
“I know it’s Spring Break, but you can’t sleep the whole
morning away. It’s already 9 o’clock. Come out to the kitchen and eat your breakfast after you get dressed,” Mom instructed.
A few minutes later, when Paige entered the kitchen, she still looked like a walking zombie. She opened the cupboard door that held the cereal, and scanned the shelf. “What happened to the Lucky Charms?” she roared.
“Your brother just finished them up this morning,” Mom answered. Paige slammed the door shut. “I’m not eating then.”
Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?
cranky
somber
scared
hopeful
Dear Dad,
Congratulations on completing your first marathon! I know you set this goal a long time ago, and you worked really hard to achieve it. You have shown me that if I work hard, I can achieve my goals, too!
-Kaleb
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
happy
somber
compassionate
proud
“Which team do we play in soccer this week?” asked Tim.
“The Ravens,” replied Nathan, sighing. “We played them earlier in the season and they outscored us by three goals.”
“That’s not fair!” moaned Tim. “If we already played them, why do we have to play them again?” Nathan shrugged. “I don’t know.”
“I think we should just forfeit the game now,” said Tim. “We have no chance of winning at all.”
Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?
optimistic
pessimistic
fearful
restless
“I thought you said the game was at 5:00,” stated Mom, as she pulled the car over to the curb beside the empty soccer field. “Where is everybody?”
“Maybe everyone else is running late,” suggested Tom.
No, we’re the ones running late. It is 4:45 now, and the game is set to start in fifteen minutes. Someone should be here by now,” Mom insisted. “Are you sure this is the correct day and time?”
“Yes, I know this is right because Coach Carter said ‘see ya at 4:40’ when I left school today,” Tom replied.
“Is this the correct location, then?” Mom asked.
Tom bit his lip. “I think it’s here. Let me text Ben and find out what is going on.”
Which of the following words best reflects the mood of the passage?
relieved
confused
hyper
angry
Dear Elizabeth,
Do you remember how Mom gave us each a white sweater for Christmas last year? Well,I went to wear mine yesterday, and it had a stain on the front of it! I know I didn’t do that. I think YOU stained YOUR shirt and then swapped it with mine, thinking I wouldn’t notice. Is that what happened?
-Kelsey
Which words best describes the tone of this note?
suspicious
disrespectful
violent
disappointed
Dear Makenna,
We have cheerleading tryouts at my school next week. I’m pretty sure I’ll make the team. I have been practicing my jumps, and my ten years of gymnastics classes should help me stand out. Plus, you know me and my loud voice!
-Mandie
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
nervous
serious
relieved
confident
Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.
A dispute is a __________.
musical instrument
choice of music
discovery
disagreement
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”
The word “extensive” means __________.
costing a lot of money
large amount
having no color
not enough
The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.
When something is authentic, it’s ________.
genuine, or real
carefully written
full of tasty worms
very old
Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant as you claim.
An implement means ______________.
instrument
take apart
change
carry out
The home team made sure that the officials were on their side. They won a close game and the championship with many questionable decisions from the officials. However, no one from any other town would accept the winners as legitimate champions.
What does “legitimate” mean?
real
talent
sneaky
good looking
Only an hour or so had passed before a tremendous roar shook the ground. At that very moment, a strange grey creature materialized before our eyes. It resembled a lizard in shape. It was about ten feet high at the shoulders and at least fifty feet long.
What did the creature do?
It whipped its tail back and forth.
It stamped its feet.
It showed its sharp teeth.
It appeared.
I want you to weigh his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his arguments well. There is, however, something that doesn’t quite ring true about the candidate.
What does “weigh” mean in the context of the selection?
to measure the mass
to put pressure on a scale
to think about
to be important
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by smoke and dust.” What does the word shrouded mean?
Covered
ruined
bounced
invisible
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
happily
dangerously
gracefully
hopefully
The impudent boy was assigned a detention for his inappropriate behavior that occurred during the guest speaker's presentation.
silly
young
rude
unhappy
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
fun
cloudy
gloomy
busy
Conner's constant prevaricating caused most of his teachers not to believe him.
lying
crying
being late
talking
