Science: Chapter 5, The Process of Evolution
Be a Naturalist Activity; Go out in nature and observe examples of structural and
behavioral adaptations and make conclusions about natural selection.
The Gift of the Magi is a story about a young married couple who are very poor.
This story tells of how they handle the challenge of secretly buying Christmas gifts for each other with very little money to spend.
The questions below ask you to think about gifts and their value. 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?
Questions: What are some of the themes in the story?
- What are some of the symbols in the story?
- Imagery is a descriptive language that creates a picture in the reader’s mind.
- Identify some examples of how O. Henry used imagery.
- What does the reference to the magi mean in this story?
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