Page 48 - Writing Pie_3
P. 48
C FINDING A GOOD TITLE
It is important to find a good TITLE for your essay. A good TITLE tells
people what the essay is about. It is like a tiny summary of the essay’s main
idea and conclusion. It should be brief, direct, and most of all interesting!
EXAMPLE Look at the paragraph below.
I never really liked science class.Then a teacher came along who
made it interesting to me.This teacher let the class do all kinds of
experiments. I found these fun and educational. I soon realized that I
actually liked science very much. My teacher and his fun experiments
changed my mind.
Summary: A student learned to like science class.
BestTitle: How I Learned to Love Science
YOUR
TURN Read the essay below. Then answer the question.
Most people think insects What is the best title for the paragraph?
are gross. However, I think
they are interesting. I keep a a. My Favorite Hobbies
collection of strange bugs that b. My Weird Insect Hobby
I find. Some people think it is c. My Weekend Activity
weird, but it is still my favorite
thing to do.
46 ✷ Part I
It is important to find a good TITLE for your essay. A good TITLE tells
people what the essay is about. It is like a tiny summary of the essay’s main
idea and conclusion. It should be brief, direct, and most of all interesting!
EXAMPLE Look at the paragraph below.
I never really liked science class.Then a teacher came along who
made it interesting to me.This teacher let the class do all kinds of
experiments. I found these fun and educational. I soon realized that I
actually liked science very much. My teacher and his fun experiments
changed my mind.
Summary: A student learned to like science class.
BestTitle: How I Learned to Love Science
YOUR
TURN Read the essay below. Then answer the question.
Most people think insects What is the best title for the paragraph?
are gross. However, I think
they are interesting. I keep a a. My Favorite Hobbies
collection of strange bugs that b. My Weird Insect Hobby
I find. Some people think it is c. My Weekend Activity
weird, but it is still my favorite
thing to do.
46 ✷ Part I
