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Final checklist for Unit 7 portfolio - your retelling of “Marigolds” by Eugenia Collier from Miss Lottie’s point of view.



You have formatted your paper for MLA formatting. Here is a video for formatting Google docs.
(Remember, you should be using Google docs now as we begin transitioning to Google docs for next semester requirements )
Heading, header, title, double spacing, Times New Roman, 12 point font
Minimum 1.5-to 2 pages. Maximum -don’t write a book! The original is a short story!!
All of the narrative is told in first person-point of view.
All of the original story is present from exposition, setting, characters, conflict, rising action, climax, through falling action.
Dialogue is present with Miss Lottie and one or more of the original characters from story.
Dialogue is correctly formatted. Use this resource to help you.
Sensory language has been used in description (setting, characters, dialogue, actions)
No new characters and no new story line have been introduced. It is OKAY to mention something/someone in the backstory of Miss Lottie’s life. It is okay to use the resolution to get creative. We only have Lizabeth’s viewpoint of what happened at the end. She said Miss Lottie never replanted, but do we really know that? This could be your creative element (see rubric).

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Final Checklist for Unit 7 Portfolio: Retelling “Marigolds” from Miss Lottie’s Perspective

MLA Formatting

  • [ ] Heading: Ensure you have your name, instructor's name, course, and date at the top left corner.
  • [ ] Header: Confirm that your last name and page number appear in the header on the right.
  • [ ] Title: Check that your title is centered, in the same font, and not underlined or bolded.
  • [ ] Double Spacing: The entire document should be double-spaced, including the Works Cited page if applicable.
  • [ ] Font: Ensure the document uses Times New Roman, 12-point font.

Length

  • [ ] Page Count: Verify that your paper is between 1.5 to 2 pages long.

Narrative Style

  • [ ] Point of View: The narrative is entirely from Miss Lottie’s first-person perspective throughout the story.

Story Elements

  • [ ] Exposition and Setting: You should clearly establish the setting—both time and place—as seen through Miss Lottie’s eyes.
  • [ ] Characters: All characters from the original story are included and accurately portrayed from Miss Lottie's perspective.
  • [ ] Conflict: Present the central conflict, which may relate to Miss Lottie’s feelings toward the children or the loss she experiences.
  • [ ] Rising Action: Ensure there is a build-up to the climax that includes Miss Lottie's experiences and interactions with the children.
  • [ ] Climax: The peak moment of tension must be presented, showing Miss Lottie's emotional response to Lizabeth’s actions.
  • [ ] Falling Action: Include what happens after the climax, reflecting on Miss Lottie’s feelings and possible thoughts.
  • [ ] Resolution: Provide a creative take on the ending, speculating on Miss Lottie’s actions regarding her marigolds.

Dialogue

  • [ ] Formatting: Dialogue between Miss Lottie and the original characters (e.g., Lizabeth, other neighborhood children) should be formatted correctly with quotation marks and new paragraphs for each speaker.
  • [ ] Realistic Interaction: Ensure that the dialogue feels natural and contributes to character development and the overall story.

Descriptive Language

  • [ ] Sensory Language: Use descriptive imagery to engage the reader’s senses in the setting and actions (sights, sounds, smells).
  • [ ] Character Description: Vividly describe Miss Lottie's emotions and actions as well as her thoughts to provide depth to her character.

Originality

  • [ ] Backstory Elements: It’s acceptable to integrate parts of Miss Lottie’s backstory that do not alter the original plotline.
  • [ ] Creative Resolution: End the story with a unique interpretation of what might have happened after the climax, grounding it in the essence of Miss Lottie's character.

Final Review

  • [ ] Proofreading: Carefully check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
  • [ ] Feedback Check: Consider sharing your draft with a peer or mentor for additional feedback before submission.
  • [ ] Final Read-Through: Read the entire document one last time to ensure coherence and flow.

Upon completion of this checklist, you should be ready to submit your retelling of “Marigolds” from Miss Lottie’s perspective with confidence that all requirements have been met!