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Exploring Character Depth in Isabel Allende's "Two Words"

This essay analyzes a character from Isabel Allende's short story "Two Words." The response follows structured guidelines, beginning with an introduction that includes the title and author. It describes the character's appearance and actions, supported by textual evidence. The essay also explores the influential people in the character's life, a central conflict they face, and the writer's personal opinion on the character. Finally, it concludes with a truism summarizing the character's journey, reflecting on their role in the story's outcome.

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Exploring Character Depth in Isabel Allende's "Two Words"

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  1. Unit Two Assignments South American Literature

  2. Constructed Response Assignment Write a constructed response essay about a character in the short story Two Words by Isabelle Allende. See rubric for details about grading.

  3. Name_____________ Period #____2.3 Constructed Response Rubric 1 point each : • Organization • Introductory sentence and conclusion sentence. • All sentences on topic. • MLA heading, Times New Roman, Size 12, Double Spaced. • Active Voice / appropriate diction/ sentence variety • Evidence Cited from the source. Writing based on textual evidence. • Grammar and spelling. Writing Process must be shown to be graded.

  4. Your Constructed Response • Intro sentence (In your first sentence, name the play, the author, and the topic of your paragraph) • Write a sentence to describe what the character looks like. • Write a sentence to describe what the character does. And give a quote as evidence. • Write a sentence to tell about the people in the life of the character. • Write a sentence to tell about a conflict the character faces. • Write a sentence to tell your opinion of the character. • Write a sentence to talk about the end of the story and the outcome of the character or the part that player had in the outcome of the story. • Truism • In “Two Words” by Isabelle Allende, ___________ is a ____________ character.

  5. Rough Draft Use your planning page to write a rough draft. Turn every “pie slice” into at least one sentence about the character you have chosen to write about. Begin with the introduction sentence and end with a truism that pertains to your essay. See guidelines for additional direction.

  6. Your NameMrs. BeasleyEnglish II22 October 2013 In Two Words by Isabelle Allende, ____________ is a ___________ character. Constructed Response: A Character Sketch

  7. TYPE and TURN IN • After you write your rough draft. Type it in MLA format. (Times New Roman, size 12, double spaced. Your final copy should have a MLA heading and a title.) • Turn in in this order: • Rubric (on top) • Planning Page • Rough Draft • Typed and Edited copy.(on bottom) • Note: Please save work online in your Unit 2 Portfolio. This is our third writing assignment in this unit; so, save as “ 2.3 Constructed Response.” Thanks.

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