Writer's Name _________________        Reviewer's Name __________________________
 

Questions	Yes	No.
Has the writer narrowed the topic and focused on the purpose?	.	.
Is there evidence of an individual voice? Can you "hear" the  writer?	.	.
Does the piece begin in an interesting way?	.	.
Does the piece develop ideas by using interesting or  important experience of the writer?	.	.
Does the piece include sensory details (things for the reader to  hear, see, smell, feel and taste)?	.	.
Can you "see" the location?	.	.
Can you tell the time period of the experience?  Is it framed?	.	.
Does the writer place ideas and details in meaningful order?	.	.
Does the writer provide the reader with a natural flow and  sequence to the story?	.	.
Does the writer use imagination and creativity?	.	.
Can the reader understand the purpose of writing about the  incident in the writer's life?	.	.
Can the reader understand the importance of the relationship  between the writer and the subject of the writing?	.	.
Does the ending leave the reader wondering? Does the ending  go on and on?	.	.

Respond in writing:

What is your favorite part of the story?