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Lesson Plan: Works Cited Page & In-Text Citations

Subject: English
Grade: 8
Duration: 30 minutes

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of a works cited page.
• Create proper in-text citations.
• Differentiate between different citation styles (MLA, APA).

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector for showing examples
• Handouts with citation examples
• Computers/Tablets for practice (if available)

Introduction (5 Minutes)

Begin the lesson with a brief discussion about the importance of citing sources in research and writing. Explain how citing sources gives credit to the original authors and helps avoid plagiarism.

Discussion Questions:

• Why do you think it’s important to give credit to authors?
• What happens if we don’t cite our sources?

Instruction (15 Minutes)

1. Understanding Works Cited Page

• Discuss what a works cited page is and its role in research papers.
• Explain the general format of a works cited page (e.g., Title, Formatting).

Format Example:

• Title: Works Cited
• Double-spacing, Hanging indent format

2. Introduction to In-Text Citations

• Explain the concept of in-text citations and their purpose.
• Show examples of in-text citations in MLA and APA styles.

MLA Format Example:

• (Author's Last Name Page Number)
• E.g., (Smith 23)

APA Format Example:

• (Author's Last Name, Year)
• E.g., (Smith, 2020)

3. Group Activity

Split students into small groups and give them a short passage that contains information from various sources. Ask them to identify which pieces of information would need to be cited and practice creating both a works cited entry and in-text citations for each source.

Practice Activity (5 Minutes)

Provide a worksheet with excerpts from various texts. Have students create a sample works cited entry and in-text citation for each source.

Example Excerpts:

1. Smith, J. (2020). Understanding Citation Styles. New York: Penguin Books.
2. Johnson, A. "The Art of Research." Scholarly Journal, vol. 12, no. 3, 2021, pp. 45-67.

Homework Assignment (5 Minutes)

Homework Tasks:

1. Choose any two books used in your previous research projects and create a works cited entry for each in MLA format.
2. Write two in-text citations for each book, simulating how they would appear in a research paper.
3. Find one online article and create a proper works cited format and in-text citation in APA style.

Correct Answers Example:

1. Works Cited MLA Entries:

   • Smith, J. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.
   • Johnson, A. Title of Article. Publisher, Year.

2. In-Text Citations MLA:

   • (Smith 23)
   • (Johnson 45)

3. APA Entry for Online Article:

   • Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Website Name. URL

Additional Assignments

• Explore different citation generators available online and bring examples to share in the next class.

Closure (5 Minutes)

Review the key points covered in the lesson and encourage students to ask questions. Remind them about the importance of proper citations in maintaining academic integrity.

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{The image of a classroom setting with students working together on a project about citations, papers scattered with notes, and a whiteboard visible in the background displaying citation formatting examples.}

{The image of a computer screen showing an online citation generator with citations being created in various styles like MLA and APA.}

{The image of a well-structured works cited page with titles, authors, and publication details appropriately formatted in alphabetical order.}