Curated OER
Irony At Owl Creek
Students engage in study of literature in order to identify the use of irony in the context of reading two stories. They are compared and contrasted and the irony is exposed. The activities include the answering of several key questions.
Curated OER
Using Short Stories to Teach Vocabulary and Literary Terms
Learners apply vocabulary activities to two short stories in order to increase their comprehension skills. They complete three lessons in which they examine irony, examine how it is used in text, and design an ironic skit. Also, the look...
Curated OER
Mitty Test and Theme
Students read stories and determine the stock characterization, static/dynamic characterization and direct/indirect characterization. They read the story of "Mitty Test, "answer questions regarding the story, and discuss the themes of...
Curated OER
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge LP
Pupils engage in a reading of literature with the intention of working on the reading comprehension skill of identifying the plot of a story. They conduct independent reading looking for the plot and fill in the graphic organizer for...
Curated OER
Bank On it! Christmas
For this vocabulary worksheet, students read an informational paragraph about the history of Christmas. Students fill in 18 blanks using words from the word bank.
Curated OER
Epiphany
In this artistic writing worksheet, students study and discuss what epiphany is and how to illustrate key words to express it on paper as well as tie it to a writing phrase.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: "Gift of the Magi" Literary Terms
This article focuses on literary terms for the "Gift of the Magi" including the narrator, characters, climax, repetition, resolution, setting, irony, theme, and symbolism.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Gift of the Magi
A learning module that begins with the short story "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
TES Global
Blendspace: The Gift of the Magi O. Henry
A sixteen-part learning module with links to texts, videos, images, websites, a quiz, and a slideshow to use while reading O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi."
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: I've Got the Literacy Blues
Contains plans for two lessons that teach about the theme of O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" using blues music, creative writing, and media study. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Gift for Mom and Dad
Following a reading of O. Henry's "Gift of the Magi," students write an expository essay based on the connotative definition of "gift." The essay is then presented as a holiday gift. The lesson can be adapted to a variety of occasions...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Gift of the Magi
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed for use with the story, The Gift of The Magi. It is a series of assessment questions designed to evaluate student comprehension of the story.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Gift of the Magi
Originally published in 1906, this wonderful short story showcases O' Henry at his best. This site provides fascinating insights into characters, themes and quotations from the story.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Gift of the Magi by O Henry
Read the full text of the classic Christmas story "The Gift of the Magi" by O Henry.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: O. Henry
This site features the author O. Henry including a biography and the full text of 123 short stories including "The Gift of the Magi" and The Skylight Room."
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Dissecting Botticelli's Adoration of the Magi
The scene of the three wise men offering gifts to a newborn Jesus was widely painted during the Renaissance era, so how did painter Sandro Botticelli create a version that's still well known today? James Earle describes who and what set...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: O. Henry
Have you ever heard of O.Henry and his Texas tales? Use this informative resource featuring links to lesson plans, teaching ideas, biographical information and more.
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