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    Creative Writing-Short Story: (Check Category) Elementary (4 - 6 Grade) Junior High (7 - 8 Grade)

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    This document provides guidelines for evaluating creative writing submissions in the categories of short stories and poetry. For short stories, it will assess creativity, development of content, and writing mechanics. It evaluates creativity based on appeal, details, and style. Content and development are evaluated based on supporting the theme, setting, characters, plot elements, and organization. Poetry is evaluated based on originality, poetic devices, and writing mechanics. It will assess originality, organization of content, and ability to engage the reader. Poetic devices like rhyme, meter, imagery, and literary techniques are also considered. Both are out of 100 points total.

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    This document provides guidelines for evaluating creative writing submissions in the categories of short stories and poetry. For short stories, it will assess creativity, development of content, and writing mechanics. It evaluates creativity based on appeal, details, and style. Content and development are evaluated based on supporting the theme, setting, characters, plot elements, and organization. Poetry is evaluated based on originality, poetic devices, and writing mechanics. It will assess originality, organization of content, and ability to engage the reader. Poetic devices like rhyme, meter, imagery, and literary techniques are also considered. Both are out of 100 points total.

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    This document provides guidelines for evaluating creative writing submissions in the categories of short stories and poetry. For short stories, it will assess creativity, development of content, and writing mechanics. It evaluates creativity based on appeal, details, and style. Content and development are evaluated based on supporting the theme, setting, characters, plot elements, and organization. Poetry is evaluated based on originality, poetic devices, and writing mechanics. It will assess originality, organization of content, and ability to engage the reader. Poetic devices like rhyme, meter, imagery, and literary techniques are also considered. Both are out of 100 points total.

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    This document provides guidelines for evaluating creative writing submissions in the categories of short stories and poetry. For short stories, it will assess creativity, development of content, and writing mechanics. It evaluates creativity based on appeal, details, and style. Content and development are evaluated based on supporting the theme, setting, characters, plot elements, and organization. Poetry is evaluated based on originality, poetic devices, and writing mechanics. It will assess originality, organization of content, and ability to engage the reader. Poetic devices like rhyme, meter, imagery, and literary techniques are also considered. Both are out of 100 points total.

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    CREATIVE WRITING—SHORT STORY

    (Check Category)
    Elementary (4th–6th grade) Junior High (7th–8th grade)

    Name _______________________________________________ Grade__________

    School ______________________________________________ City ________________________________________________

    Title ________________________________________________ State _______________________________________________

    FACTORS EVALUATED COMMENTS POINTS


    Creativity (45 pts)
    1. Appeal: Author demonstrates originality. Story
    sustains reader interest for its intended audience.
    2. Details: Descriptions contribute to the reader’s
    enjoyment.
    3. Style: Elements enhance the story. May include but
    not limited to:
    a. Word choice
    b. Figurative language
    c. Tone
    d. Voice
    4. Theme/Purpose: Author’s message or intent is
    effectively obtained.

    (45 points possible)

    Content/Development (45 pts)


    Elements support the theme/purpose and contribute
    to a unified whole. May include but not limited to:
    1. Setting/Mood
    2. Characterization
    3. Dialogue (if any)
    4. Plot/Conflict – May include but not limited to:
    a. Engaging beginning
    b. Introduction of conflict
    c. Rising action
    d. Climax
    e. Falling action
    f. Resolution
    5. Organization

    (45 points possible)

    Writing Mechanics (10 pts)


    1. Meets or exceeds grade level.
    2. Errors are minimal and do not confuse the reader.

    (10 points possible)

    STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY Total (100 possible points) ___________


    I certify that this project is my own original and authentic
    work and that I received no help in completing this
    project other than general instruction and supervision.

    _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
    Student’s Signature Judge’s Signature
    CREATIVE WRITING—POETRY
    (Check Category)
    Elementary (4th–6th grade) Junior High (7th–8th grade)

    Name _______________________________________________ Grade__________

    School ______________________________________________ City ________________________________________________

    Title ________________________________________________ State _______________________________________________

    FACTORS EVALUATED COMMENTS POINTS


    Originality/Content/Communication (50 pts)
    1. Approach to topic is creative/original.
    2. Content is organized intentionally.
    3. Poem captures the reader’s interest.
    4. Theme or main idea is developed and well integrated.
    5. Word choice is precise and free of clichés.
    6. Poem contains unique details and vivid descriptive
    language.

    (50 points possible)


    Poetic Devices (40 pts)
    1. Rhyme
    a. If the poem is in rhyme, the rhyme scheme is
    correct.
    b. If there is no rhyme, there are compensating sound
    devices (alliteration, consonance, onomatopoeia,
    etc.).
    2. Meter
    a. Meter is consistent throughout and appropriate.
    b. If there is no meter, phrasing possesses a rhythmic
    flow to distinguish it from prose.
    3. Poem is infused with imagery-specific sensory
    impressions, rather than broad generalities.
    4. Literary devices such as metaphor or symbol add
    depth or layers of meaning to the poem.
    5. Visual appearance: Structure is intentional and
    meaningfully connected to the content.

    (40 points possible)


    Writing Mechanics (10 pts)
    Writer shows a clear understanding of the rules of
    capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and
    grammar/syntax OR consistency and intentionality in
    breaking the rules.
    (10 points possible)

    STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY Total (100 possible points) ___________


    I certify that this project is my own original and authentic
    work and that I received no help in completing this
    project other than general instruction and supervision.

    _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
    Student’s Signature Judge’s Signature

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