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