Print Books (MLA)

Worksheet Description

This instructional worksheet is tailored to assist students in mastering the MLA (Modern Language Association) format for citing print books. The sheet is clearly titled “Print Books (MLA)” to guide students in their practice of crafting bibliographic entries for books with one author. The header prompts students to use a template provided on the page to practice writing complete citations. This hands-on approach is aimed at reinforcing their understanding of the MLA citation structure through practical application.

The body of the worksheet features blanks and prompts where students must input the author’s last and first names, the title of the book in italics, the city of publication, the publisher’s name, and the year of publication, followed by the word “Print.” to indicate the format of the source. Below each template, there’s ample lined space labeled “Write the Citation:” where students can then construct the complete citation based on the information they’ve filled in. This format encourages students to pay attention to the details of MLA style, such as the order of author names, the punctuation, and the typography. A colorful illustration of a child reading a book adds an element of fun to the task, making the worksheet visually appealing and less intimidating for young learners. The design is simple and user-friendly, providing a clear and focused exercise on MLA citation practice.