The writer’s personal style and feelings are apparent in the writing.

The content or plot of the story is well-developed in the writing.

Correct grammar is used throughout the writing. Reinforces CUPS.

The layout follows MLA guidelines

The writer is precise with the words they use.

The heart of your writing; you cannot write without this trait!

The writing is fluid between paragraphs and doesn’t seem “jumpy” or “abrupt”.

The structure of the writing is clear and makes sense. There is a logical sequence of events in the plot.

A specific, narrow topic

Relevant details for the idea are included

It is original

All of the above

Everything except "it is original"

Transition words and phrases are used. Sentence lengths vary.

MLA format is used for presentation for formal writing

The structure of the writing is clear and makes sense. There is a logical sequence of events in the plot.

It is the form and layout of the writing

Strong action verbs and adjectives are used

Transition words are used

Correct grammar is used throughout writing

CUPS is used throughout the writing

MLA format is used

The structure of the writing is clear and makes sense. There is a logical sequence of events in the plot.

The writer’s personal style and feelings are apparent in the writing.

Figurative language is employed in the writing

Selecting the correct word choice for the circumstance means that you may not always be using the "strongest" word.

Varied sentence lengths and the use of transition words

It is original- your own idea

The writer is precise with the words they use.

The writer uses words that are rich (deep) in meaning.

The writer’s personal style and feelings are apparent in the writing.

The structure of the writing is clear and makes sense. There is a logical sequence of events in the plot.

The content or plot of the story is well-developed in the writing.

The writing is fluid between paragraphs and doesn’t seem “jumpy” or “abrupt”. Transition words and phrases are used. Sentence lengths vary.