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    The story is about a couple named Jim and Della who are struggling financially but still want to get each other gifts for Christmas. Della sells her beautiful long hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's now short hair. They both end up sacrificing something valuable to themselves to get a gift for their spouse.

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    The story is about a couple named Jim and Della who are struggling financially but still want to get each other gifts for Christmas. Della sells her beautiful long hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's now short hair. They both end up sacrificing something valuable to themselves to get a gift for their spouse.

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    BOOK REPORT 1

    TITLE : The Gift of the Magi

    AUTHOR : O. Henry

    Who are the main characters?


    Mr. James Dillingham Young (Jim)
    Mrs. James Dillingham Young (Della)

    Write 5 sentences about the main events of the story (use your own words)

    1. One day before Christmas, Della did not have money for a gift to her husband.
    2. She went to cut her hair to sell it.
    3. With the money, she bought a chain for Jim's watch
    4. Jim came home. He also brought a gift for her.
    5. Jim sold his watch to buy a combs to Della

    What 5 new words have you learned? Explain them using your own words.

    1. Shabby : in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.

    2. Rippling: form with small waves on the surface

    3. Surely: with assurance or confidence.

    4. Prayers: a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God

    5. Vanish: disappear completely.

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