The Gift of the Magi
What were Della and Jim's most prized possessions in "The Gift of the Magi"
Della's hair and Jim's pocketwatch
Why was Della not excited about the invitation to the ball?
She did not have a dress that she felt was nice enough to wear
These are the three types of irony
What are dramatic, verbal, and situational irony.
This is the definition of a theme
What is the life lesson of the story or the message the reader should take away from the story.
This is the amount of money Della had to spend on Jim's gift BEFORE selling her hair.
What is $1.87
How did Jim get his pocket watch?
He inherited it. The pocketwatch was originally his grandfather passed down to his father and later passed down to Jim.
What did Mathilda borrow from Madame Forestier?
A diamond necklace
in "The Gift of the Magi," Jim says the gifts are "too nice" for everyday use. This is an example of _______ irony.
Verbal
What should NOT be included in a theme statement?
Character names, titles, and specific details details from the text
This part of the necklace is the excuse Mathilda's husband uses for not returning the necklace immediately.
The clasp
How much money did Jim make each week?
$20
How did Madame Loisel’s perspective on their financial situation differ from her husbands?
Madame Loisel is dramatic and concerned with how others view her; her husband is hardworking and content
What is dramatic irony
What are two things that you should avoid including in an objective summary
Quotes, opinions, bias, stereotypes, etc...
This was the maid's name in the play version of "The Necklace"
Who is Marie-Claire
“The magi, as you know, were wise men — wonderfully wise men — who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. O all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi."
Explain the connection between Jim and Della and the magi
Jim and Della sacrificed what they loved the most for each other. The magi gave gifts to the baby in a manager, creating the tradition of giving Christmas gifts.
What are TWO character traits that describe Madame Louisel
Teacher discretion
The ending of both stories use this type of irony.
What is situational
The first sentence in an objective summary should include...
The title, author, genre, and main idea of the story.
This is what Della was cooking for dinner.
What are pork chops
What is the BEST theme for "The Gift of the Magi"
Teacher discretion
What is the BEST theme of "The Necklace"
Teacher discretion
Explain the ironic ending in both stories
Student response- teacher discretion
Write a 3-5 sentence summary of ONE of the stories (you get to pick) using the objective summary layout from your notes.
STUDENTS WILL WRITE THE SUMMARY ON THE BOARD
The name of the person who bought Della's hair in "The Gift of the Magi."
Who is Madame Sofronie