The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories Lesson Plan

Details in "The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein"

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will examine techniques in Henry's writing, conduct research, and draw on personal expertise to complete a creative writing exercise.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1

Structure:

Divide the class into three groups for a quick exercise (no longer than 10-15 minutes). Each group will be assigned one of the following excerpts from "The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein":

1. "The Blue Light scorns the...