REQUIREMENTS
Interesting but relevant title
Effective narrative hook as first paragraph
Original plot
Well-developed plot that includes Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling
Action, and Resolution
Clearly and effectively structured (chronological, flashback, “in medias res”)
Concluding sentence(s) provide a sense of resolution
Character(s) are appropriately developed
Shows instead of tells
Strong verbs and adjectives
Clear setting that invokes a definite mood
Clear point of view
Effective dialogue with clear tags and description
Suspense keeps the reader interested
Story has purpose (theme) and does not drag on
At least three pages in length
Grammar & formatting errors are not a distraction from overall effectiveness
Uploaded to blog correctly and on time (by Friday, Dec. 14)
POINTS
POINTS
AVAILABLE EARNED
1
2
5
20
5
2
10
5
5
4
2
5
5
2
3
5
4
TOTAL: ____/85
REQUIREMENTS
Interesting but relevant title
Effective narrative hook as first paragraph
Original plot
Well-developed plot that includes Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling
Action, and Resolution
Clearly and effectively structured (chronological, flashback, “in medias res”)
Concluding sentence(s) provide a sense of resolution
Character(s) are appropriately developed
Shows instead of tells
Strong verbs and adjectives
Clear setting that invokes a definite mood
Clear point of view
Effective dialogue with clear tags and description
Suspense keeps the reader interested
Story has purpose (theme) and does not drag on
At least three pages in length
Grammar & formatting errors are not a distraction from overall effectiveness
Uploaded to blog correctly and on time (by Friday, Dec. 14)
POINTS
POINTS
AVAILABLE EARNED
1
2
5
20
5
2
10
5
5
4
2
5
5
2
3
5
4
TOTAL: ____/85