Capitalize Titles of Works (02/12)

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of works?

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The first and last words of the title, as well as all major words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and subordinating conjunctions), should be capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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Which words are not capitalized in titles?

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Short words such as 'and', 'or', 'but', 'for', 'nor', 'a', 'an', 'the', 'in', 'on', 'at', 'to', 'by', and 'with' are typically not capitalized unless they are the first or last word of the title.

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How should the title 'the cat in the hat' be capitalized?

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The Cat in the Hat

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What is the correct capitalization for 'a tale of two cities'?

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A Tale of Two Cities

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How do you capitalize the title 'the great gatsby'?

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The Great Gatsby

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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What is the correct way to write 'harry potter and the sorcerer's stone'?

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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Which title is correct: 'the adventures of tom sawyer' or 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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How should 'the little prince' be capitalized?

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The Little Prince

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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What is the correct capitalization for 'charlotte's web'?

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Charlotte's Web

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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How do you capitalize 'the wind in the willows'?

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The Wind in the Willows

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A