The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories
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The classic short story The Gift of the Magi is the most famous of O. Henry's stories, but the stories that follow in this collection give the reader a deeper and richer sample of O. Henry's storytelling. This collection of short stories gives the reader a wonderful selection of characters from the United States of 100 years ago.
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This story tells of Jimmy Valentine, a safe burglar who recently was released from prison. Download the Classroom Activity and Answer Key!
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
a-retrieved-reformation.pdf
pdf99.76kb
retrieved_reformation-classroom-actvity.pdf
pdf672.55kb
answser_key_a_retrieved_reformation.pdf
pdf555.82kb
a-retrieved-reformation.mp3
mp317.77mb
In “After Twenty Years,” two friends, Bob and Jimmy, agree to meet at Big Joe Brady’s restaurant in New York twenty years from the present date. Twenty years later, Bob is waiting for Jimmy to arrive. Does Jimmy show up? Read and find out!
Author:
O. Henry
Assets
Showing 4 of 4
after-twenty-years.pdf
pdf66.82kb
after-twenty-years.mp3
mp37.68mb
after_twenty_years.pdf
pdf870.59kb
answer_key_after_twenty_years.pdf
pdf341.81kb
This adapted O. Henry story follows Jerry, a cab driver whose unusual passenger turns an ordinary night into an unexpected journey.
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
from-the-cabby-s-seat.pdf
pdf73.24kb
from_the_cabbys_seat.pdf
pdf836.53kb
answer_key_from_the_cabbys_seat.pdf
pdf496.44kb
from-the-cabby-s-seat.mp3
mp311.96mb
Glossary: The Gift of Magi and Other Stories
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giftofmagiglossary.pdf
pdf59.66kb
giftofmagiglossary.mp3
mp38.57mb
This story tells of a Texas rancher named Webb who is not content with holding a lower rank than his wife regarding ranch affairs.
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
hearts-and-crosses.pdf
pdf110.4kb
hearts-and-crosses.mp3
mp337.71mb
heartsandcrosses.pdf
pdf1006.35kb
answer_keyhearts_and_crosses.pdf
pdf632.35kb
This story is about a soap tycoon named Anthony Rockwall who thinks that literally anything can be bought with money.
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
mammon-and-the-archer.pdf
pdf79.3kb
mammon_and_the_archer.pdf
pdf919.43kb
answer_key_mammon_and_the_archer.pdf
pdf396.73kb
mammon-and-the-archer.mp3
mp321.43mb
This story is about Prince Michael of Valleluna, a prince who loves to help people and hates clocks.
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
the-caliph-cupid-and-the-clock.pdf
pdf84.32kb
the-caliph-cupid-and-the-clock.mp3
mp326.75mb
caliph_cupid_and_clock.pdf
pdf669.07kb
answer_key_caliph_cupid_and_clock.pdf
pdf449.73kb
A story is about a homeless man who tries to get into prison in order to get free food and keep warm during the winter. Download the story, classroom activities and answer key.
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
the-cop-and-the-anthem.pdf
pdf88.5kb
the-cop-and-the-anthem.mp3
mp325.72mb
thecopandtheanthem.pdf
pdf689.31kb
answer_key_cop_and_the_anthem.pdf
pdf197.74kb
This story is about a woman who cannot forget her dead fiancé. However, a man who lives in the same house wants to help her change her disposition. Now with Classroom Activities and Answer Key!
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
the-count-and-the-wedding-guest.pdf
pdf77.71kb
the-count-and-the-wedding-guest.mp3
mp312.32mb
countandweddingguest.pdf
pdf992.31kb
answer_key_count_and_wedding_guest.pdf
pdf685.54kb
This story tells of a man who, on the trail of a lost love, rents out a furnished room that is popular among thespians. Download the PDF or E-book.
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
the-furnished-room.pdf
pdf93.79kb
the-furnished-room.mp3
mp318.65mb
furnishedroom.pdf
pdf610.36kb
answer_keyfurnishedroom.pdf
pdf573.19kb
The story of the Gift of the Magi describes a couple who go to great lengths to buy each other a special Christmas present.
Author:
O. Henry
Assets
Showing 4 of 4
1-the_gift_of_the_magi_0.pdf
pdf84.79kb
the-gift-of-the-magi.mp3
mp317.48mb
gift_of_the_magi-instructions.pdf
pdf953.79kb
answer_key__the_gift_of_the_magi.pdf
pdf358.54kb
This story is about Rudolf Steiner, a "true adventurer" who is always ready to try something different.
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
the-green-door.pdf
pdf77.78kb
the-green-door.mp3
mp324.71mb
the_green_door_0.pdf
pdf657.24kb
answer_keythe_green_door_0.pdf
pdf543.29kb
This story describes a woman who catches pneumonia and wishes to die when the last leaf on an ivy vine outside her window falls.
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
the-last-leaf.pdf
pdf94.07kb
the-last-leaf.mp3
mp317.32mb
2_thelastleaf.pdf
pdf724.04kb
2__answer_key_thelastleaf.pdf
pdf223.91kb
Harvey Maxwell is a broker who works like a machine, so much so that he forgets a few important things. Download the PDF or MP3, plus classroom activities and answer key.
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
the-romance-of-a-busy-broker.pdf
pdf75.34kb
the-romance-of-a-busy-broker.mp3
mp313.13mb
romance_of_a_busy_broker.pdf
pdf982.32kb
answer_key_romance_of_the_busy_broker.pdf
pdf767.69kb
This story is about a man and a woman who save enough money from their blue-collar jobs to spend a week in luxury at a hotel.
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
transients-in-arcadia.pdf
pdf78.48kb
transients-in-arcadia.mp3
mp321.59mb
transients_in_arcadia_1.pdf
pdf656.02kb
answer_key_transients_in_arcadia.pdf
pdf443.85kb
How strong is tradition? For nine years, an old gentleman and a homeless man have met every Thanksgiving Day to share a meal. One year, the day ends in a very different way. Read to find out what happens!
Author:
O. Henry
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Showing 4 of 4
two-thanksgiving-gentlemen.pdf
pdf84.41kb
two-thanksgiving-day-gentlemen.mp3
mp314.49mb
thanksgivingdaygentlemen.pdf
pdf729.02kb
answer_keythanksgivingdaygentlemen.pdf
pdf157.48kb
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