How is title maker different from main idea practice?

Both target gist. Title maker emphasizes naming; main idea lock-in emphasizes choosing a full claim statement.

Can titles be too narrow?

Yes. If the title only fits one paragraph, it is probably too specific.

Is this useful for writers too?

Absolutely — titling your own drafts is the same synthesis skill.

comprehension game · 2–4 min

Title maker

Pick the title that best captures the central idea, then defend why it fits.

Title maker

Pick the title that best captures the central idea, then defend why it fits.

Difficulty

You’ll get a short passage and play the game in your browser — with instant feedback where the format allows.

How to play title maker

Title maker compresses a whole passage into a name. You pick the title that best captures the central idea, then confirm why it fits — a quick synthesis workout. If you can title it accurately, you understand it. This game is short, sharp, and excellent warm-up before main-idea drills or a full comprehension test. Perfect when you want a two-to-four-minute gist check.

Seek the spine, not a detail
Weak titles zoom in on one example; strong titles name the overall takeaway.
Prefer precision over cleverness
A plain accurate title beats a witty mismatch.
Check against the ending
Conclusions often reveal what the author was building toward.

Tips for title maker

Habits that make this game transfer to real reading and official tests.

Cover the real title
Ignore the given heading while you invent your own, then compare.
Pair with main idea lock-in
Title maker is the quick version; lock-in deepens the same skill.
Say it in six words
Extreme brevity exposes whether you truly have the gist.