# 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

- Pencil ✏️ and eraser
- Ruled paper or tablet
- Tracing Pad (below)

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.

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## 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
Lines
Letter
Pen

## 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…

be the longest sentence match the main idea tell every single detail

#### 2) Which is most specific for a snow story?

Weather Snow A Snow Day at the Park

#### 3) Best title length for this level:

2–6 words 12–18 words 1 word only

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

Why How to The

#### 5) Which title hooks the reader?

Quick Chores, Big Smiles My Chores Stuff I Do

#### 6) Best title for a paragraph about planting seeds:

Spring Dirt Helping the School Garden Grow

#### 7) Which title fits an opinion piece?

My Saturday List Why Recess Matters Lemonade Steps

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

How to Pack for a Picnic Picnic Outdoors

#### 9) Which title is too vague?

Camping Under a Sky of Stars The Little Robot I Built Things

#### 10) Titles should usually…

be complete sentences be short phrases include every detail

#### 11) Best title for a rollerblading story:

My First Rollerblading Lesson Wheels Sports

#### 12) A strong title should NOT…

match the tone give wrong or confusing ideas be interesting

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

Sunny Beach Day Weather A Rainy Day Reading Fort

#### 14) Which helps you write a title?

Read the paragraph first Guess before you write Use random words

#### 15) A fun title often uses…

numbers only interesting words the word “things”

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Title matches the main idea Title is short and specific Title uses interesting words (hooks reader) Title matches the tone (story, how‑to, opinion)

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can pick a strong title 🙂 I need more practice picking specific words 😅 It was tricky to match titles

#### I will practice…

Reading the paragraph’s main idea first Keeping titles short (2–6 words) Using interesting, specific words
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