Name: _____________________________ House: _______________________ Date: _______________

Short Story Revision Checklist!As you revise your story, be sure that you have considered the following questions…

Be sure you have a printed copy of your draft for this activity.Things to identify:

Are there areas in need of more detail (“show, don’t tell)? Identify these areas by writing “SHOW.”

Do you have any unanswered questions about the characters, setting, plot? Highlight areas where you have described the personality of your character,

whether through appearance, actions, thoughts, or speech. If you feel like there are unanswered questions about your characters, setting,

or plot, mark the area of your draft where you could answer with a question mark and note. (example: character? )

Is the setting well-identified? Place a star (★) on your draft where you currently define the setting. Place a star with a circle around it (✪) where you want to add setting details.

Is the mood and tone useful to the story? At the end of your story write three sentences that describe the mood. Be

sure to specifically explain how the mood is conveyed in your story (word choice, etc.).

How does the plot work? Is enough attention focused on each part of the plot?

Identify your favorite part of the plot by underlining it. Write a short note by this underlined portion as to why this if your favorite part of the plot.

Is the climax a climax? Does it effectively build tension and create the “turning point” in the main conflict of your story?

Mark this area with “CLIMAX” and mark notes about what you would change/add.

Is the story realistic? Explain how at the beginning of the draft.

Name: _____________________________ House: _______________________ Date: _______________