Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________
Writing Element:
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Main idea
Supporting details
Characterization
Voice/tone
Description: Score: 1-10
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There is a clear point of view.
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The story revolves around a central conflict that develops throughout the short story.
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A clear theme is expressed.
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The story contains vivid details without being redundant.
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The story includes a balance of description, dialogue, imagery, character action, and development of character relationships.
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Characters are well-developed.
 The characters’ actions help us to understand their goals and motivations.
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The writer has created realistic dialogue that helps the reader better understand the characters’ dialect and individual style
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Writing Fluency
Conventions
Word Choice/Vivid
Language
8. Captivating Scenes
 of speech.
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Literary techniques enhance the language of the story.
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The pacing of the story is appropriate.
The scenes flow smoothly and make sense. No important
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 information is left out of the story.
Transitional words are incorporated throughout.
The writer has edited carefully for errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.
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Dialogue is properly formatted.
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Paragraphs begin with indentations. There is at least one paragraph break per page .
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The writer uses specific nouns, descriptive adjectives, and strong verbs.
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He/she has attempted to describe what a character sees.
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The author shows, not only tells, the plot of the story through depiction of characters, setting, and events.
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Scenes are creative, but realistic, and go above the basic and the expected. The writer employs higher level thinking.
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Revision and Editing
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The writer has revised/edited the short story and has taken
10.
Presentation
Ms. Pastor’s suggestions into consideration.
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He/she has helped his/her partner with revision and editing.
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The short story is typed and double-spaced (size 12 font).
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The short story has a title.
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The story may include photos, pictures, or illustrations that demonstrate the author’s creativity.
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