Using Italics for Titles
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 20 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can apply italics correctly to indicate titles.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:18
How to use italics and underlines | Punctuation | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Italics are used in English for two main purposes: to provide emphasis and to indicate titles.
- 2
Titles of full works, such as books, movies, albums, and magazines, are italicized.
- 3
When handwriting, use underlining instead of italics to indicate the titles of full works.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Which of the following should be italicized? a chapter in a book, a book, a song on an album.”
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