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Making Sense of MLA: Citing Sources and MLA Formatting Lesson PlanMaking Sense of MLA: Citing Sources and MLA Formatting Lesson Plan
Publisher
K20 LEARN
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Presentation
Year
2022
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English, Spanish
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Making Sense of MLA: Citing Sources and MLA Formatting

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The Modern Language Association (MLA) Style Sheet is about giving credit where credit is due. And while there are different style sheets, the one most often used in Language Arts is the MLA. In this lesson, high school scholars learn how to cite sources using MLA formatting correctly.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

citations, formatting, research writing, plagiarism

Instructional Ideas

  • Print Rainbow Write cards on different color card stock and laminate to permit reuse
  • Project the answer key for the examples and non-examples activity and have viewers correct their work

Classroom Considerations

  • Projection equipment is needed for the slide show

Pros

  • Includes an answer key for the examples and non-examples activity
  • Links are provided to explanations of the various instructional strategies used in the lesson
  • Materials are available in both English and Spanish

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.9-10.3.a W.9-10.6 W.11-12.3.a W.11-12.6

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