📚 Part 1: MLA Citation Basics

I can statement: I can identify the key components of MLA citations for different source types.

Quick Reference Guide:

Book Citation Format:
Last name, First name. Book Title. Publisher, Year.

Example: Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Scholastic, 1997.

Website Citation Format:
Last name, First name. "Article Title." Website Name, Date, URL.

Example: Smith, John. "Climate Change Facts." National Geographic, 15 Mar. 2023, www.nationalgeographic.com/climate-facts.

Magazine/Newspaper Article Format:
Last name, First name. "Article Title." Publication Name, Date, pages.

Example: Johnson, Maria. "Teen Social Media Use." Time Magazine, 10 Apr. 2023, pp. 22-25.

🔍 Part 2: Citation Detective

I can statement: I can evaluate MLA citations and identify errors to create correct citations.

Directions: Read each citation below. Circle whether it is CORRECT or INCORRECT. If incorrect, write what needs to be fixed.

If incorrect, what needs to be fixed? _________________________________

If incorrect, what needs to be fixed? _________________________________

If incorrect, what needs to be fixed? _________________________________

✏️ Part 3: Create Your Own Citations

I can statement: I can create properly formatted MLA citations using given source information.

Author: Rick Riordan | Book Title: The Lightning Thief | Publisher: Disney Hyperion | Year: 2005

Author: Emma Davis | Article Title: Benefits of Reading | Website: Scholastic News | Date: March 20, 2023 | URL: www.scholastic.com/reading-benefits

Extension Activity: Find one source (book, website, or article) that you could use for a research project. Create a proper MLA citation for it on the back of this worksheet.