Short Story Condensed Version Checklist Name:_____________
1. Is my setting clear ________
(where and when with lots of details)
2. Is my point of view clear _______
(is it the same as my original version)
3. Is my main character clearly described _______
(both physically and emotionally)
4. Is the rising action included ________
(can the person reading my story easily identify what’s leading up to the
climax)
5. Is the conflict included ________
(details included)
6. Is the conflict resolved ________
(resolution complete with details)
7. Are my other characters described ________
(both physically and emotionally)
8. Is my first sentence interesting _________
(does it grab the readers attention, if not how do you change it)
9. Is my story the proper length, 1 page typed _________
(if not how are you going to change it)