Writing an Effective Title Worksheet

Grades
5
Standards
L.5.2.D
L.5.2
Formats
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
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About the "Writing Titles" Worksheet

Writing Titles: Add quotation marks or underline the titles below. This interactive and printable worksheet is designed to help students master the correct formatting of titles for various types of works, including films, books, sculptures, TV shows, albums, poems, plays, documentaries, and songs. The exercise consists of ten sentences, each containing titles that need to be properly formatted with either quotation marks or underlining. Students are challenged to identify the type of work and apply the appropriate formatting convention.

This interactive and printable worksheet covers a wide range of cultural works, from classic literature to popular music and contemporary media. By presenting titles in context, students learn to distinguish between different types of works and their corresponding formatting rules. The diverse selection of titles also exposes students to various cultural references, potentially sparking interest in literature, art, music, and film. Through this exercise, students will develop a crucial skill for academic writing and improve their ability to properly cite and discuss creative works in their own compositions, while also gaining exposure to significant cultural touchstones.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Correct formatting of titles for different types of works
  • Distinguishing between works that require quotation marks and those that require underlining
  • Understanding the importance of proper title formatting in writing
  • Exposure to a variety of cultural works across different mediums

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Correctly format at least 8 out of 10 titles with appropriate quotation marks or underlining
  • Explain the rules for when to use quotation marks versus underlining for different types of works

Psychomotor

  • Demonstrate precise placement of quotation marks around titles
  • Show improved handwriting skills when underlining titles

Affective

  • Develop confidence in correctly formatting titles in their own writing
  • Show increased interest in exploring the cultural works mentioned in the exercise

Interpersonal/Social

  • Engage in discussions about the cultural works mentioned in the exercise
  • Collaborate with peers to compare and justify title formatting choices

Tags

title formatting, quotation marks, underlining, grammar practice, writing skills, English language arts, middle school grammar, cultural literacy, citation skills, academic writing

Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Jacqueline Juliano
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Illustrated by: Sagar Kumar

Common core standards covered

L.5.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.5.2.d
Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.

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