CREATIVE WRITINGSHORT STORY
(Check Category)
Elementary (4
th
6
th
grade) Junior High (7
th
8
th
grade)
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________ Grade ________
School _____________________________________________ City _________________________________ State _________
Title (required) _________________________________________________ Number of Words (required) ________________
FACTORS EVALUATED
POINTS
COMMENTS
Creativity
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: word choice, figurative
language, tone, voice.
4. Theme/Purpose: Author’s message or intent is
effectively obtained.
Content/Development
Elements support the theme/purpose and contribute to a unified
whole. May include but not limited to:
1. Setting/Mood
2. Characterization and Dialogue (if any)
3. Plot/Conflict May include but not limited to:
engaging beginning, Introduction of conflict,
rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
4. Organization
Writing Mechanics
1. Meets or exceeds grade level.
2. Errors are minimal and do not confuse the
reader.
Total (45 possible points)
Judge’s Signature
Points
1 = Poor
2 = Fair/Average
3 = Good/Above Average
4 = Excellent
5 = Superior
STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY: 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 (required)
CREATIVE WRITINGPOETRY
(Check Category)
Elementary (4
th
6
th
grade) Junior High (7
th
8
th
grade)
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________ Grade ________
School _____________________________________________ City _________________________________ State _________
Title (required) ________________________________________________ Number of Words (required) ________________
POINTS
COMMENTS
Originality/Content/Communication
Poetic Devices
Writing Mechanics
Total (55 possible points) ___________________
______________________________________________
Judge’s Signature
STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY: 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 (required)
Points
1 = Poor
2 = Fair/Average
3 = Good/Above Average
4 = Excellent
5 = Superior