The Gift of the Magi by O.henry Interactive Reading Guide Worksheet Answers

Level: Intermediate -Advanced

Linguistic communication Skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Vocabulary activities are included.

Time: approximately ii hours.

Materials: Re-create of story The Gift Of The Magi, biography of O. Henry, examples of Components for Literary Assay, and access to the video.

Objectives:Students volition  read and discuss the short story The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. Students will accomplish a better understanding of the story by learning literary devices and terms  (e.m., imagery, symbolism, setting,) used for analyzing stories.  They will too larn how to  analyze the human relationship between characters, and events in the story by using these literary devices.

I. Pre-Reading Exercises

 Stimulating Background Knowledge

Analyzing headings and photos

Directions: Ask students to read the title of the short story. Then, have them  examine the photograph advisedly. Based on these sources,  ask students to create a list of  words and  ideas that they think might be related to this article.

 Pre-reading Word Questions

Directions: Accept students discuss the following questions.

The Gift of the Magi is a story about a immature married couple who are very poor. This story tells of how they handle the claiming of secretly ownership Christmas gifts for each other with very little coin to spend. The questions below ask you to think nearly gifts and their value. Discuss your ideas with your class members.

1. In your opinion what makes a gift valuable?

2. Describe the about valuable gift you have ever received.

3. What was the most valuable gift you have given someone?

II. While Reading Tasks

Vocabulary :  Word Inference

Directions: Identify students in groups and have them infer the meanings of the words in bold font taken from the story. They tin can use this great Vocabulary Chart by Learnnc.org as a guide.

Vocabulary Cluster Past Learnnc.org

1. This is a story near the significant of true dear and unselfishness.
2. Della sat downward on the shabby little couch and howled.
3. They lived in a furnished flat at $8 per week.
4. In the vestibule below was a letter-box.
5. Expenses had been greater than she had calculated.
6. Suddenly she whirled from the window and stood before the glass
7. At that place were 2 possessions of the James Dillingham Youngs in which they both took a mighty pride.
8. Once she faltered for a minute.
9. She was ransacking the stores for Jim's present.
10. He just stared at her fixedly with that peculiar expression on his face up.

Prediction and Character Organizer Charts

Directions: Students may use these Prediction and Character  profile charts by Pace High School as  a while-reading tool to aid in  their comprehension of the events and of the characters in the story.

Questions for Comprehension

Directions: Subsequently students have reviewed Components for Literary Analysis have them respond the following questions from the story. They tin utilise their Character Profile nautical chart as a guide.

1. During what holiday does the story take place?
2. Place the characters in the story.
3. What are the two valuable possessions belonging to Della and Jim?
4. How much coin did Della accept at start to buy Jim's gift?
5. What did Della exercise to become additional money for his gift?
6. What souvenir did Della purchase for Jim?
7. How did Jim become additional money to buy Della'south gift?
8. What souvenir did Jim purchase for Della?
9. Did things work out the way Jim and Della planned? Explain why or why not.

Questions for Reflection

Directions: In groups have students talk over the following questions.

1. Themes are messages or ideas in a story. Commonly themes are some beliefs about life or life experiences the author is trying to express to the reader. (Examples: honesty, death and dying, beloved, importance of family) What are some of the themes in the story?
2. Symbolism is the practice using an object, place, person or words to correspond an abstruse idea in a story. When an author wants to suggest a certain mood or emotion they utilize symbolism to hint at it, as oppossed to but saying it. (Examples: flowers can stand for romance, fog might represent a bad omen) What are some of the symbols in the story?
3.  Imagery is descriptive language authors use to create a moving picture in the reader's mind. Imagery ordinarily involves the senses: sight, taste, sound, impact and smell. (Examples: 'the tangy taste of lemon' 'the loud ringing of the bells', 'the red and gilded dusk')  Identify some examples of how O. Henry used imagery.
4. What does the reference to the magi mean in this story?

Writing Assignment

Directions: Have students choose a topic from below and write an essay to share with the class.

1. Some of the themes in this story are selfless honey, sacrifice, and the frustration of poverty. Choose one of these themes and write an essay describing your thoughts nearly the theme.

three. Write a description for each character that appears in the story.

4. O. Henry is famous for the surprise endings in his stories. In The Souvenir of The Magi the surprise is that both Jim and Della sacrificed their nigh cherished possession for the other. See if yous can write a different "surprise" ending for the story. Share your ending with the class.

Visit ESL Voices Modes of Essay Writing.

Four. Listening Activity

Video Prune: O. Henry's The Souvenir of the Magi (Complimentary Audio Book with English language Subtitles/Airtight Captions)

Questions for Discussion (Listening)

• After listening to the story, practice yous feel that y'all understand information technology better?   If yeah, draw in what mode. If no, explain why not.

• Practice you prefer the written or aural version of The Souvenir of the Magi? Provide reasons for your selection.

Reply KEY: The Gift of the Magi

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