Lesson 7: Choose Creative Titles

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

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Objective

I can choose a title that matches my topic and makes a reader want to read.

Materials

Mini-lesson — A title is a tiny preview

A title is the first thing a reader sees. It gives a clue about what your writing is about.

Great titles do 3 things

  • Match the topic: the title fits the story or paragraph.
  • Use strong words: pick a vivid noun or verb (storm, race, surprise, discover).
  • Stay short: most titles are just a few words.

Try this quick trick

  • Circle the most important word (topic word).
  • Add a strong word: Secret, Big, Lost, Brave.
  • Read it: “Does it sound like my writing?”

Remember: Most titles do not need a period at the end.

Guided Practice — Try a few titles

Choose 3 titles from the Trace menu and write them neatly on paper. Then use the Tracing Pad to practice title words.

Tracing Pad
Tracing snapshot for print
Tip: Pick one strong word for your title.

Drag & Drop — Choose the best title

Read each topic clue. Then drag the best title into the box.

Topic: Two kids find a hidden treehouse in the woods. Best title:
The Secret Treehouse My Pencil Box How to Wash Socks
Topic: A boy and his dog run fast to the river before sunset. Best title:
Race to the River The Quiet Chair My Lunch at School
Topic: A small robot helps a lost cat find its home. Best title:
A Brave Little Robot Blue Socks in Winter The Tall Mountain
Topic: A girl gets separated from her class during a museum trip. Best title:
Lost at the Museum The Happy Banana A Rainy Soccer Ball
Topic: A child practices hard and finally learns a new skate trick. Best title:
My New Skate Trick The Purple Balloon How to Set the Table
Topic: A family stays together during a loud stormy night. Best title:
The Big Storm Night The Tiny Ant Parade My Favorite Crayon
Topic: Children find tiny chicks hatching during spring. Best title:
A Surprise in Spring The Broken Ruler How to Tie My Shoe
Topic: A boy finds a small hidden door behind a shelf. Best title:
The Hidden Door My New Mittens The Sunny Playground
Topic: This writing explains the steps for feeding a cat. Best title:
How to Feed a Cat The Secret Cave A Brave Snowflake
Topic: Kids rush outside to sled and play all day in the snow. Best title:
The Fastest Snow Day The Old Notebook My Summer Sandwich

Quick Check — Titles

Choose the best answer about titles.

What is the main job of a title?

Which title best matches a paragraph about a new puppy?

Which word is strongest for a title?

Most titles should be…

Should a title usually end with a period?

Which title sounds like it will teach steps?

In the title “Storm Day Surprise,” what is the topic word?

Your story is about a class field trip. Which title fits best?

Which title is most interesting and still clear?

When is a good time to choose your title?

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

I will practice…

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