Judging Sheet
Short Story
Member
Contestant Name _____________________________________
Title of Story ___________________________________________________________
Rules: Any Subject-2000 Words
Award 1-10 points in each area Points
Beginning: Does writer engage the reader's
attention immediately? Is tone, setting and
character established quickly? __________
Characterization: Are characters believable,
well-rounded? Actions and interactions
consistent and well motivated? _________
Plot: Does progression seem inevitable without
being too predictable? Is story interesting and
compelling to read? __________
Conflict: Does protagonist have a problem
serious enough for the reader to care about?
Is it solved satisfactorily? __________
Style: Is writing fresh and free of cliches?
Does it reveal writer's own vision and attitude
clearly? Are viewpoint changes and pacing
handled smoothly? __________
Mechanics: Is grammar and punctuation correct?
Spelling accurate? Is manuscript professionally
prepared? Are historical details consistent and
correct? __________
Total points (Maximum 60) __________
Judge's Signature _________________________________________________
Please use back of form for comments
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Short Story Judging Sheet
Student
Contestant Name _____________________________________Grade ___________
Title of Story _________________________________________________________
Rules : Any subject - 2000 Words
Check category:
_____ Category 1 - Grades 1 - 3 _____ Category 3 - Grades 7 - 9
_____ Category 2 - Grades 4 - 6 _____ Category 4 - Grades 10 - 12
Award 1-10 points in each area Points
Originality of thoughts/phrases __________
Content/ Originality __________
Theme/Plot Development __________
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling __________
Total Points (Maximum 40) __________
Comments:
Judges' Signature_______________________________________________________