Checklist

Prompt 2

Technical Details

__Proper formatting (Descriptive title, double spaced Times Roman 12, multiple indented

paragraphs, correct margins, assigned heading, student's last name and page number on top of

each page, etc.)

__Approximately 4 to 8 pages (about 1200-2200 words)

__Dialogue properly formatted and structured

__Rich, varied, and correct use of sentence structures and vocabulary

__Lack of technical mistakes (grammar, syntax, spelling) that interfere with understanding

Message

__Specific public/political issue addressed

__Story contains a nuanced consideration of issue in personal detail

__Story contains a well-developed plot reflecting this issue

__Story is not openly didactic or proselytizing (subtlety)

__Story displays creativity and originality

Content

__At least two well-rounded fictional characters (psychological realism)

__Rich, nuanced, and realistic character interaction

__Prose quality (stylistic choices, voice)

__Story picks a viewpoint, tense, and person (for the story as a whole or for each distinct

section) and remains consistent throughout

__Exposition is skillfully integrated within the story and balanced with action and introspection