«The Gift of the Magi» by O.Henry

 Level: Pre- Intermediate

Language Skills: reading, speaking and listening. (Vocabulary and grammar activities are included.)

Time: approximately 1 hour.

Objectives:

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·        To practise speaking skills through a group discussion

·        To use analytical/critical thinking skills

      To analyze the relationship between characters, and events in the story .

    The Gift of the Magi

     Test (Checking for Understanding)

The Magi       /ˈmeɪ.dʒaɪ/ in the Bible, the three men, thought to be kings or astrologers, who followed a star to visit Jesus Christ when he was a baby and give him presents. They are also called the Three Kings or the Three Wise Men.