Teacher Guide

The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will identify and deconstruct harmful oppressive patriarchal attitudes conveyed throughout the collection.

  2. 2

    Students will participate in safe and constructive discussions which encourage them to explore their own personal experience with challenging and potentially triggering material. They will experience both small and large group settings as well as varying levels of structure.

  3. 3

    Students will complete guided, supervised research activities that enrich their understanding of the social and historical context of the work they are...

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