The Gift of the Magi

Reference: http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/listening/serialized-macmillan-readers/american-stories/the-gift-of-the-magi/

The Gift of the Magi: Part 1
http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/listening/serialized-macmillan-readers/american-stories/the-gift-of-the-magi/the-gift-of-the-magi-part-1/551693.article
Part 1 of this story introduces us to one of the main protagonists, Della, who despite having little money, is desperate to buy her husband an extra-special Christmas present. In this lesson, briefly discuss the topic of gift-giving; listen to the introduction and familiarize yourself with the narrator’s voice and pace; listen to the first half of the story, focusing on the main events and information; listen carefully to a short extract and raise their awareness of pace and pausing; predict the events in the second half of the story and understand the scene between the two main characters.


The Gift of the Magi: Part 2
http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/listening/serialized-macmillan-readers/american-stories/the-gift-of-the-magi/the-gift-of-the-magi-part-2/551749.article
Part 2 of this story concludes with Della and her husband, Jim, unveiling their gifts to one another. In Part 1, Della had sold her beautiful, long hair to buy a watch chain for Jim. In this lesson, recall the main events from Part 1 of the story and predict the events in Part 2; listen to Part 2 and discuss the moral of the story; listen carefully to a short extract and practise the intonation of lists; discuss ideas for an ideal gift and plan a modern version ...

Writing Activity:
Make an original story based on The Gift of the Magi
Consider th following elements in your story:
Characters/Location
Treasured possessions
Gifts