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Lesson Goals
Discuss the short story The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry.
You will achieve a better understanding of the story by learning literary devices (symbols, setting, characters and theme)
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KEY FACTS
When Written: 1905
Where Written: New York City
When Published: 1905
Setting: A city, probably around the beginning of the 20th century
Climax: Della opens her present and finds the combs
Antagonist: Poverty
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INTERESTING FACTS
“Gift of the Magi” has inspired numerous pop culture references, including a Sesame Street holiday special and a Simpsons episode called “Grift of the Magi.”
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THINK-PAIR-SHARE (5 MINS)
In Pairs discuss following questions:
1. In your opinion what makes a gift valuable?
2. Describe the most valuable gift you have ever received.
3. What was the most valuable gift you have given someone?
We discussed the short story "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.
You have achieved a better understanding of the story by learning the literary devices (symbols, setting, characters, and theme) and answering a set of comprehension questions.
La durée de la leçon est: 30 min
