Week 2: Deepening Understanding of Themes with Gift of the Magi
Day 1: Introduction and Reading
Read Gift of the Magi
(Read-Aloud)
(Movie)
Vocabulary Review
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Vocabulary Worksheet
Weekly Behavior Sheet
Day 2: Supporting Themes
Comprehension Questions
(Key)
(RL 8.2) by Citing Textual Evidence (RL.8.1)
Vocabulary Extension
The Gift of the Magi - Journal Prompt
Day 3: Introduction to Argumentative Writing
Argumentative writing (8.1 a-c)
Was it Worth It? Persuasive Paragraph
Word Matcher - Synonyms
Day 4: Peer Review
Speaking and Listening (SL.8.1 a-b) (Update)
Gift Exchange Debate
Day 5: Grammar and Review
Gift of the Magi - Latin Roots
Comma Usage
(Key)
(L.8.1, L.8.2)
Extension Activities & Resources
Teaching Tips