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Short Story Criteria

Rate 1-4 Self Peer Teacher

Format

2-4 pages typed Double spaced/11 font Paragraph Form indent 5 spaces (tab) Capitalized fascinating title Name/Div/# in header On time Rough copy Tuesday, Final - Wednesday

Score for Format Conventions

Spelling Punctuation especially commas and quotations Checked for Run-on Sentences/Fragments Capitalization Grammar consistent verb tense! When using quotations, remember to start a new paragraph every time the speaker changes. Whisper read to avoid missing words/awkwardness

Score for conventions Specifics

(THESE ARE MINIMUM CRITERIA!)

4+ -ly adverbs 4+ dual adjectives 3+ because clauses 3+ who/which clauses 3+ VSS Many powerful words/verbs... No Banned words All key words underlined Highlight the 2 sentences you are most proud of

Score for Specifics Content

Any genre, but avoid the inappropriate (swear words/explicit violence) Have a beginning hook, a middle, and a clear ending No cop outs such as - and then I woke up. Effective descriptive words and action Clear it makes sense Variety of sentence starters Flows well effective use of connecting words/ideas Creative/imaginative/engaging/fun/satisfying Add an illustration with a caption

Score for Content Overall Overall Score Justification: Please explain why you deserve the score you have given yourself on the back.

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