Thursday, November 12, 2015

If you need the checklist for this Monday's published piece...

Memoir Publishing Checklist for _________________# _______Class_______
Writing Feature
Goal for this Feature
Self-
Evaluation
Overall
I wrote a story of an important moment or moments and it reads like a story (even though it’s true).
Lead
I wrote an interesting beginning that lures in my reader, gives clues to what’s happening and where, and clues to what happens later.
Transitions
I used transitional phrases to show time passing and for flashbacks and flash-forwards.
Ending
I gave readers a sense of closure. My ending connects to the main part of the story – it shares a lesson or realization or reflection.
Organization
I used paragraphs to separate different times in the story and with  
dialogue. Some parts of the story are longer and more developed than others.
Elaboration
I developed characters, setting and plot in my story.  I used a  
blend of dialogue, internal thinking, descriptive details and action.
Craft-
Internal Thinking
I revealed more about my characters by including their thinking and feeling.
Craft –
Slowing Down
I slowed down big moments. I made more important parts longer, and less important parts shorter.

Craft – Precise Details
I used very specific words and figurative language so readers could picture the characters, setting and events. I used objects and symbolism in my writing.
Craft – Varied Sentences
I varied my sentences and paragraphs to create pace and tone in my narrative.
Spelling
I used partners and dictionaries to help me edit my writing.
Punctuation
I used commas, quotation marks, periods, questions marks and exclamation marks as needed.
Understanding
I have written the name of NYC’s mayor somewhere on this sheet to show that I have read each of my writing goals.
Your published piece will need:
- A Cover that is neat and eye-catching with your name, title and class #
- A Catchy Title (Don’t use “The First Time I…” for your title!
- A Dedication
-An About the Author Page
-To be edited by two people
-This checklist attached

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