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Writer uses correct grammar in sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation
The writer uses 5 of the major characters from the novel in his/her alternate ending. Two of the characters are George and Lennie; the others are of the author's choice.
The writing piece is written from the viewpoint of one of the other major characters in the novel. The scene incorporates a use of an alternate ending, in some way.
The writer uses derived contextual knowledge to help form the development of his/her piece. Characters react, respond, and interact with one another reasonably from the novel's portrayal.
The author utilizes some of Steinbeck's writing techniques in the decription of the scene or event details.
The writng piece meets the minimum length requirement of 2 double spaced pages in Times New Roman format.