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Keep the following guidelines in mind as you write your piece and revise before submission. You will be evaluated on the following criteria.
Keep the following guidelines in mind as you write your piece and revise before submission. You will be evaluated on the following criteria.
Ideas
Ideas
(It is clear what this piece is about; writing fully communicates ideas and shows sustained thought)
- Strong Opening/Closing
- Stays on track
- Story makes sense
Voice
Voice
(Writing shows individual expression and/or creativity)
- Strong Sensory Details
- Ideas fully communicated
- Shows Expression/Voice
Organization
Organization
(One idea flows logically into the next)
- Strong characters
- Descriptive setting
- Clear problem
- Logical plot events
- Clear resolution
- Length is appropriate to the piece (not too long, not too short)—maximum 20 pages
Conventions
Conventions
(Writing incorporates taught skills; spelling is developmentally correct)
- Strong Sentence Construction
- No Spelling Errors
- Correct Capitals/Punctuation
- Errors should not interfere with understanding
Sentence Fluency
Sentence Fluency
(Sentences are fluent when read aloud)
- Logical Sequence
- Appropriate Structure
- Strong Transitions
Word Choice
Word Choice
(There is varied and descriptive vocabulary)
- Uses Sentence Variety
- Varied Vocabulary
OPTIONAL Illustrations:
OPTIONAL Illustrations:
- Artistically designed
- Appealing
- Thoughtfully Placed
- Enhance the Text
Substantial Cover:
Substantial Cover:
all pages securely attached
Cover Includes:
- Title
- Name, School, Grade, Home Room #
- Illustration (optional)
Presentation
Presentation
(overall presentation of story; neatness)
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