Extended Reading Comprehension: The Gift of the Magi

In Extended Reading Comprehension: The Gift of the Magi, students will read a three-page adaptation of O. Henry’s short story and answer two pages of comprehension questions targeting a variety of seventh- and eighth-grade literacy skills. Designed for a middle school literacy curriculum, this extensive worksheet challenges students to dig deep into the figurative language and literary devices of this classic story. The rich fictional text sets the stage for discussions about the author's craft, the central message or theme of the text, and the irony in this beloved short story.