Peer Edit Checklist

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Plot	Does the plot engage you from the beginning? Is the story entertaining, and does the conflict provide tension?
Pacing	Does the story maintain a good pace: it builds up and moves forward? Does it drag in places?
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation	Does the story have properly written GSP? Do the tenses match? Is it punctuated correctly? Are words spelled correctly?
Dialogue	Is the dialogue engaging and believable? Is it punctuated correctly? Is it believable to the story and does it add to character development?
Characters	Are the characters interesting? Do they serve a purpose to the story? Do they add to the plot?
Details and Development	Telling: She is tall and kind. (boring) Showing: With grace and ease, she reached to the top shelf and brought down a gift for the older man. (Better)
Figurative Language	Does the author use figurative language to enhance the story: imagery, metaphors, similes, personification, etc.
Overall story	Evaluate the story as a whole. What worked? What needs improvement?