1. “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry Today we are focusing on the PLOT. Be able To recognize the events in the story such as: -Exposition -Conflict -Rising Action -Climax -Falling Action -Resolution Monday September 22nd Objectives : 1.Identify and analyze the conventions of the short story. 2.Analyze the concepts of "truth" and "imagination" in literature. 3.Determine how ideas, issues, and/or subjects developed in specific short stories apply to your own life Plot: Also called storyline. The plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story.

2. Vocabulary Words for “The Gift of the Magi” Instigates (pg.247)- urges on; stirs up. Instigates (pg.247)- urges on; stirs up. Depreciate (pg. 248)- reduce in value. Depreciate (pg. 248)- reduce in value. Discreet (250)- Careful about what one says or does. Discreet (250)- Careful about what one says or does. *Make up your own sentence with these new vocabulary words in them.

3. Tuesday September 23 **Did you remember to grab your bell work?

4. “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst Wednesday September 24th Did you remember to grab your bell work? *Today we are focusing on the POINT OF VIEW. In literature and storytelling, a point of view is the related experience of the narrator— not that of the author.