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1 SEPT. 25 ENGLISH

2 AGENDA DOL Story, The Gift of the Magi Questions, and comparison

3 DOL All 6 companies boards of directors met in the studioes of the hoover building at the corner of hwy. thirty-six and state st. on feb. 5 1995. Hungry:ravenous::__________:outraged

4 THE GIFT OF THE MAGI Magi are another name for the three wise men in the Bible. This story is often called a ‘reverse Necklace.’

5 Apply the point of view: Write your own short story about a character that gets into trouble as a result of a miscommunication or misunderstanding in a situation. Describe what happens and explain what the character learns from the experience. Clearly show the cause of the misunderstanding and its ironic effects. Write your story from the third- person omniscient point of view.

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