Here are some resources we will be using while we read and study O. Henry’s classic story, The Gift of the Magi. Hard copies will be provided as well.
Click on the link below to access an on-line version of the story. Right click on the line and select “Open link in new window.
Gift_Magi Story
Click on the link below to access Activity 1: First Impression
O. Henry first impression
Click on the links below to access Activity 2: O. Henry’s biography and the timeline worksheet.
O. Henry Bio
O. Henry time line
Click on the link below to access Activity 3: Historical Context Reading and worksheet
Historical Context
historical context response
Click on the link below to access the power point related to irony.
What is Irony Power Point
Click on the link below to access the music video of “Ironic”, by Alanis Morissette.
http://youtu.be/3-jNW7pPMMk
Click on the link below to view the lyrics to the song “Ironic”.
ironic
Click on the link below to access the outline template and assignment description and rubric for the written assignment related to this story.
Essay Outline Template
Irony Assignment
Click on the link below to access the assessment rubric for the essay.
Gift of the Magi Essay Rubric