Reviewing "The Scythe" Evaluation Form
Today you should write a review of
Bradbury's "The Scythe." A review
consists of your opinions about the
story using specific details to support
your opinions. Your audience consists
of high school students who want to
discover whether this story is worth
reading.
I will grade your paragraph based on the
following criteria:
_____ _____ 1. The paragraph follows
a Stage 10 format:1232323 with each 2
indented as a new paragraph.
_____ _____ 2. You support your
opinions with specific details from the
story.
_____ _____ 3. You use no more than 2
"be" verbs in the paragraph; the "be"
verbs include "am, is, are, was, were,
be, been, and being."
_____ _____ 4. You write with style
by incorporating ALL of the following:
specific words, active voice, sentence
variety, and figurative language. Use
and label two different sentence
patterns, write entirely in active
voice, choose great verbs, and include
at least one simile or metaphor.
_____ _____ 5. Your paragraph follows
standard writing conventions: punctuate
and spell correctly, follow grammar and
usage rules, indent new paragraphs, use
ink, and write neatly.
Each of the above five points is
worth 20 points. If you fulfill the
requirement, you receive the full 20
points. If you have one mistake in any
area, you receive 10 points. More than
one mistake in any area means you
receive no points.
