Use the short story, “The Gift of the Magi” by American writer O. Henry, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis, get them thinking deeply about the text, and provide opportunities for creative writing. This two-day lesson plan includes a beautifully illustrated copy of the story, an 8-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and two options for creative writing assignments with specific literary techniques for the students to include in their own O. Henry-inspired work of fiction.
This lesson is best for advanced middle school or high school students.
Download includes: 7-page PDF + Google Drive version of student handouts (uneditable)
Please note: This item is included in my four-week Short Story Unit Plan. To avoid a double-purchase, please do not buy the item on this page if you also intend to buy the budget-priced short story bundle.
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