Polished Piece

First Polished Piece Requirements

Ideas and Content

Show vs. Telling
Descriptive Detail using senses
Appropriate use of similes and metaphors
Irony, if used, is purposeful and meaningful
Characters are consistent in voice, physicality, and language
Action is appropriate for length
Sophisticated language

Mechanics

Use proper grammar and punctuation
USE SPELL CHECK PLEASE
Use dialogue if appropriate
Dialogue must be punctuated correctly.
Consistent tenses (no shifts)

Revision

If an old piece is used for this, it should show obvious revision from base piece
Rough draft and final draft should be turned in together
Author MUST understand that this is the first heavily weighted grade
All components from above must be included
When typing rough draft, you must put your author # instead of your name.
Author number _______________