1. “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
Analyzing Author’s Use of Irony, Tone, and Allusions to Create Meaning

2. SpringBoard Activity 2.5
Tear out pages and staple them together.
Read over the instructions on page 106
Review your vocabulary
Tone
Irony
allusions

3. Read the Short Story Underline allusions
Highlight words/phrases that create tone
Circle unknown words/phrases AND define them in the margins
Star * irony (situational, verbal) AND write a note in the margins

4. SpringBoard Activity 2.5 5 minutes – re-read the short story
Work with a partner to review questions #1-6 and complete #7 & #8
Work with a partner to complete a SIFT chart
You can either use the chart on p. 113 or use notebook or printer paper to complete it
Each box MUST have TWO or more responses.
You CAN use your chart tomorrow on your formative style analysis paragraph assessment.

5. Style Analysis Paragraph (F)
Gather your materials
Packet with SB p
SIFT chart
Pen or pencil
Review the story and your pre-writing work
Review the theme
Review the SIFT that helps to create and show the theme
No phones! No music!
This is a practice test!