2. Titles of books, movies,
magazines, songs, stories, etc.,
are treated in a specific way.
In this lesson you will learn how
to punctuate titles correctly.

3.  Capitalize the first, the last word, and every word
in between EXCEPT for articles (the, and, a),
short prepositions (of, in, at), and short
conjunctions (and, but, or)
 English Unlimited (book)
 National Geographic (magazine)
 Night in the Museum (movie)
 The Big Bang Theory (TV program)

4.  When you are writing in handwriting, underline
the titles of books, movies, plays, television
programs, newspapers and magazines.
 English Unlimited (book)
 National Geographic (magazine)
 Night in the Museum (movie)
 The Big Bang Theory (TV program)

5.  If you are using a word processor (Word), use
italics instead of underlining.
 English Unlimited (book)
 National Geographic (magazine)
 Night in the Museum (movie)
 The Big Bang Theory (TV program)

6.  Use quotation marks “ ” around titles of stories,
magazine articles, essays, songs, and most
poems.
 I am reading the poem “The Raven” by Poe.
 We are going to sing “The Star Spangled
Banner”.
 We have to read the article “How to Improve your
English”.