Peer edit sheets

Authors Name:_______________ Editors Name:___________________
Short Story Peer Revision
Sheet #1

Setting

1. Is there a clear setting in the story? Quote two sentences that show the reader where and when the story takes place.






2. Should there be more specific or concrete details about the setting? Provide examples.







3. Is the story set in the best place (does the setting reflect the mood of the story)? If not, how could it be improved?














STYLE AND MECHANICS

1. Are the sentences interesting? What makes them interesting? DO the paragraphs flow or fit together? Mark specific instances where you think the author has done a good job or needs to improve.











2. Are there complete sentences? Are there a variety of sentence (short and long)? Mark where the author needs to improve on their paper and give suggestions in the space below.











3. Is the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization correct? Mark directly on their draft where changes need to be made.






Authors Name:_______________ Editors Name:___________________
Short Story Peer Revision
Sheet #2

Plot with conflict

1. Does the first sentence make the reader want to read on? What technique do they use for an effective beginning?



How might this be improved?


Provide and example.





2. Is the rest of the paragraph equally as gripping? Did it start in the “middle of things”? If not, what can be done to improve it?




3. List the major conflict(s) in the story. What is/are the external conflict(s)?




What is/are the internal conflict(s)?





4. How is the conflict in the story shown (dialogue, description of characters, setting)? Give an example of this.





5. Is the conflict/plot realistic? Do you believe it could happen? Is it an original idea or is it too familiar? Suggestions?





6. Quote two passages that set up the conflict in the story in the exposition.






7. What is the climax (most exciting part or turning point) of the story?




Is there suspense leading up to it? Does the author slow this moment down? If yes, give an example of this. If no, how can it be improved?






8. Should the story be cut? Mark any unnecessary or redundant information. Should it actually begin with the climax? Does it need more information? Where?



Authors Name:_______________ Editors Name:___________________
Short Story Peer Revision
Sheet #3

Characters

1. Who are he characters? Give their names. Do they fit the characters? Are they realistic? Do you identify with them? Are they original?







2. What is the main character(s) problem?






3. Do the characters talk? Where could dialogue be added?








4. Are the characters shown through their actions, physical description, dialogue, setting, thought, what other say about them, etc? In other words, did the author show and not tell? Give an example where they showed. What did the detail say about their character?



5. Did the author avoid telling (explaining) the characters? Give an example where the author “told” about the character. What could the author do to “show” this instead?









6. Are sensory word used? (sight, taste, smell, sound, touch) Does the writer paint a picture of the scene rather than explain what is happening?