A title is the name given to a book, movie, song, or other creative work. The Lion King is the title of a famous Disney movie. Charlotte's Web is the title of E.B. White's beloved novel. When you write a story for class, the title appears at the top of the first page, telling readers what your story is called.

The word also refers to a word or phrase that describes someone's position or role. A doctor's title is “Dr.” while a teacher might have the title “Ms.” or “Mr.” before their name. Someone who runs a company might have the title of president or CEO. In sports, when a team wins a championship, they win the title, becoming the titleholder until another team defeats them.

A title can also mean legal ownership of something. When your parents own a car, they have the title to that car, which is an official document proving it belongs to them. Similarly, a property title proves who owns a house or piece of land.

Notice how the word connects to the idea of what something or someone is officially called. Whether it's naming your science fair project, addressing your principal, or proving who owns something, a title gives that official designation. The right title matters: it's the first thing people learn about your book report, and it shapes how they think about what's inside.