Lesson 7: Choose Creative Titles

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons)🟢 A. Building Sentences and Paragraphs

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Objective

I can choose a creative, clear title that matches the main idea of my writing and hooks the reader’s interest.

Materials

Tip: Good titles are short, specific, and interesting. They tell what the piece is mostly about.

Mini-lesson — What makes a strong title?

  1. Fit the main idea: Read your paragraph. What is it mostly about?
  2. Be specific: “Fun Day” is vague. “Snow Day at the Park” is clearer.
  3. Keep it short: 2–6 words is a good target at this level.
  4. Add spark: Use interesting words: A Backyard Obstacle Race.
  5. Check tone: Is it a how‑to, a story, or an opinion? Match the style.

Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Brainstorm and trace title words for a paragraph about helping at home:

  • Power words: help, chore, team, proud, quick
  • Try 3 title drafts:
    1. Teamwork at Home
    2. Quick Chores, Big Smiles
    3. Helping Feels Great
Tracing Pad
Tracing snapshot for print

Drag & Drop — Match Each Paragraph to the Best Title

Drag the best title chip into the single slot for each paragraph idea. Keep extra chips in the bank.

A Snow Day at the Park Things Very Cold

Idea: I build a snowman, make snow angels, and slide down a small hill.

Grandpa’s Secret Pancakes Yummy Breakfast

Idea: We mix batter together every Sunday and add blueberries.

My Busy Ant Farm Bugs Insects

Idea: I watch the tunnels grow and feed the ants tiny crumbs.

Game Night Champions Fun Times Games

Idea: Our family plays board games after dinner, and we cheer for good moves.

Helping the School Garden Grow Plants Green

Idea: We pull weeds, water the beds, and pick ripe tomatoes in fall.

The Day My Tooth Fell Out Teeth A Surprise

Idea: My tooth wiggled all week, then popped out during lunch!

Building a Backyard Obstacle Course Run Fun Outside

Idea: We use cones, chairs, and rope to make jumps and tunnels.

How to Pack for a Picnic Going Out Picnic Time

Idea: Steps for packing sandwiches, water, and a blanket.

A Rainy Day Reading Fort Rain Reading

Idea: I stack pillows, use a flashlight, and read picture books.

My First Rollerblading Lesson Skates Rollerblading

Idea: I learn to balance, stop safely, and glide a little farther each time.

Camping Under a Sky of Stars Night Stars

Idea: We set up the tent, roast marshmallows, and tell stories.

The Little Robot I Built Robots Machines

Idea: I follow steps to make a small moving robot from a kit.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) A good title should…

2) Which is most specific for a snow story?

3) Best title length for this level:

4) For a how‑to piece, a helpful title starts with…

5) Which title hooks the reader?

6) Best title for a paragraph about planting seeds:

7) Which title fits an opinion piece?

8) Pick the best title for a “steps” paragraph:

9) Which title is too vague?

10) Titles should usually…

11) Best title for a rollerblading story:

12) A strong title should NOT…

13) Which title fits a rainy‑day reading paragraph?

14) Which helps you write a title?

15) A fun title often uses…

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

I will practice…

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