Reading for pleasure

1. Reading for pleasure

The Gift of the Magi
Writing pleasure

2. Lesson Objectives

To practice writing skills by creating an
alternative ending to an original story

3. What comes first? Number the sentences 1-5.

_____ Della gives a Christmas gift to Jim.
__ __ Della looks at her money: $1.87.
_____ Della and Jim put their gifts away.
_____ Jim gives a Christmas gift to Della.
_____ Della visits Mrs. Sofronie.

4. Reflection

Write a cinquian about the story
or about the lesson