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Due date!

All short stories for grade 7 are due on Monday!

Editing checklist

Guide for editing short stories: Short story check list Content: -        The context is clearly established (character, setting, hint at problem included in the introduction) -        The events are creative and connect -        Supporting details are precise (show not tell) -        The writing is original and confident (ending not predictable, interesting plot) Organization: -        events are in paragraphs with a clear order -        all actions, details, characters are connected -        the ending ties the events and actions together Sentence Structure: -        sentence beginnings are different -        sentence length is varied (longer and shorter sentences)...