Gift of the Magi: Narrative Elements Test
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Grade Levels
4th - 6th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRL.4.1
CCSSRL.4.2
CCSSRL.4.3
CCSSRL.5.1
CCSSRL.5.2
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
6+
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A perfect tale for the winter season, this classic short story, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, makes the perfect holiday text for my gifted 4th grade students. It has been rewritten to suit the reading level of upper elementary students and includes a wide variety of vocabulary words, intentionPrice $8.50Original Price $11.00Save $2.50
Description
This test is designed to pair with my adaptation of O. Henry’s short story “The Gift of the Magi.” However, the majority of the prompts may also fit with the original or other versions of the text. Check out the preview to see samples of the variety of test questions provided in this assessment! You can use the 100% editable Google Slides version to make a copy of the test and change anything to suit your teaching needs.
Included in this product you will receive:
- 6 page printable PDF with 25 assessment questions related directly to Reading Literature standards for grades 4-6
- 100% editable Google Slides presentation of the test
- A suggested answer key with sample responses
- A bonus Figurative Language Bingo activity
- A bonus link to a 40 question review game on Blooket
Some of the terms and items covered include:
- Narrative terminology: parts of plot, inciting incident, setting, protagonist, antagonist, types of conflict, point of view, summarizing, irony
- figurative language
- key vocabulary
- main ideas with supporting details
- identifying and discussing theme
If you are interested in purchasing other paired activities in addition to the text, explore below:
Gift of The Magi Vocabulary Frames (Using Depth & Complexity)
Total Pages
6+
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
90 minutes
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRL.4.1
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
CCSSRL.4.2
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
CCSSRL.4.3
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).
CCSSRL.5.1
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
CCSSRL.5.2
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
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