Organization
Paper:

• name
• all drafts
• double-spaced
• genre indicated at top of piece

Computer:

• name
• all drafts dated
• 2 line spacing
• genre indicated in a header
• saved in a titled folder
• saved: last name, v.#, title

Content

• original piece
• title catches interest, reflects theme of piece
• reflects genre indicated
• easy to follow sequence
• beginning introduces key points
• middle develops the plot
• conclusion attempts to resolve the plot
• creative
• communicates a message
• details of plot, characters, setting help reader understand the piece

Mechanics:

• verified spelling
• verified sentence structure
• consistent verb tenses
• evidence of thesaurus use
• paragraphs reflect change in plot
• paragraphs stick to one idea
• capitalized (sentences, proper names, places..)
• correct use of punctuation (. , : ; ")
• correct use of homonyms (there, their)