“Two words”: Words and Tattoo Assignment
You have just read the story “Two Words” by Isabel Allende. Are you frustrated because the story
left you hanging? Are you wondering what words Belisa Crepusculario gave the Colonel? What
words could possibly have that kind of effect? Your task is to answer some questions the story
leaves unanswered. What are the two words? Why would these words change the Colonel so
drastically?
OBJECTIVE:
1. With your assigned partner/s, work to determine what words Belisa gave the Colonel. The
words you choose should logically follow the story and you must be able to rationally
defend your selection. You should take notes while discussing the possible words (you will
turn in your notes). Your notes should describe of the decision process which you will
explain in:
 Paragraph #1: Specifically describes why you chose the words for the Colonel;
Incorporate evidence from the story that supports your choice – use quotes and text
from the story
2. The Colonel was so intrigued by the words he wanted to have them tattooed on his chest so
he would never forget them. You must design a tattoo that would appropriately represent
the words and look good on the Colonel.
3. Upon completion of your visual complete the next step in the written portion of the
assignment:
 Paragraph #2: Vividly describe and discuss the tattoo that you have designed and
why.
BRAINSTORMING:
Words
Rational and Connection to the Story
“Two words”: Words and Tattoo Assignment
Two Words:
Level 1
50-59%
Limited
Level 2
60-69%
Some/Moderate
Level 3
70-79%
Considerable
- message is
vaguely clear
- organization is not
effective e.g.
paragraph
structure
- writing does not
display fluency,
without
description
- use of language
conventions is
restricted by
inaccuracy and
cluttered with
errors
- message is
moderately clear
- organization is
effective e.g.
paragraph structure
- writing is
somewhat fluent,
smooth, and
natural
- use of language
conventions is
somewhat
accurate, effective,
and flawed with
errors
- message is
considerably clear
- organization is
effective e.g.
paragraph
structure
- writing is fluent,
smooth, and
natural
- use of language
conventions is
accurate,
effective, and
considerably
error-free
- message is
perfectly clear
- organization is
highly effective
e.g. paragraph
structure
- writing is fluent,
smooth, and
natural
- use of language
conventions is
accurate,
effective, and
virtually errorfree
-
-
tattoo is somewhat
creative and
visually appealing
e.g. recognizable,
colourful
-
-
-
words are visible
within the tattoo
images are slightly
relevant and
connected to the
Colonel
Categories
Communication
Paragraph Writing
Level 4
80-100%
High/Extensive
Application
Visual
-
tattoo is limited in
creativity and is
not visually
appealing e.g. too
small and lacks
colour or detail
words are not
visible within the
tattoo
images are
irrelevant and
vaguely
connected to the
Colonel
-
-
-
tattoo is
considerably
creative and
visually
appealing
e.g. clearly
recognizable,
colourful
words are clearly
visible within the
tattoo
images are
considerably
relevant and
connected to the
Colonel
-
-
tattoo is highly
creative and
visually
appealing
e.g. clearly
recognizable,
colourful
words are
creative and
clearly visible
within the tattoo
images are
relevant and
connected to the
Colonel