Titles 1
Titles can be written in three ways.
It can be written by using quotation marks, underlining, and _____.
What is missing?
Italics
Titles are used to identify specific kind of works.
Give me an example.
Answers may vary.
Books, movies, articles, short stories, tv shows/episodes, etc.
When can you italicize a title?
A title can be italicized when it is typed.
Italics are used for MAJOR WORKS only such as books, movies, tv shows, and plays.
True or False
True
Quotation marks are used for major works or short works?
Short works
Underlining can be used when italics are typed.
True or False
False
It has to be written by hand in order for a title to be underlined.
Is the sentence correct?
I read the book "Bridge to Terabithia" over the summer.
Incorrect
Bridge to Terabithia must be ITALICIZED.
If it was written, it should have been underlined.
Is the sentence correct?
The play, Wicked, was so awesome. I could watch it again and again!
Correct
Wicked is a play, so it is italicized.
Is this correct?
"Stranger Things" is one of the best tv shows I have ever watched.
Incorrect
It is a tv show so it must be italicized or underlined if written by hand.
Is this correct?
My little sister loves singing "Soda Pop" at home.
Correct
It is a song, so quotation marks are needed.
Is this correct?
The short story, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, has a great moral lesson for kids.
Incorrect
It is a short story, so it should have used quotation marks.
Is this correct?
A waitress read an article on the newspaper entitled, Governor raises the minimum wage to $20!, and was so happy!
Incorrect
It is a news article, so quotation marks must have been used.