Lesson 6 Gifts of Love

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Lesson 6 Gifts of Love Pre-reading Questions Do
you get excited about getting gifts? Do you also
like to give gifts? What kind of gift does a man
usually give to a woman? What kind does a woman
usually give to a man?
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Comprehension Check I. What is the main idea of
the story? (A) Christmas is a time for given
and receiving gifts. (B) Dellas beautiful hair
and Jims gold watch were their most valued
things. (C) The best gifts are gifts given out
of true love.
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II. T(true) or F(false) 1. Della cried because
she had only 1.87 and couldnt buy a gift. 2.
Della and Jim were poor, but they had two things
they treasured very much. 3. Della sold her hair
and used the money to buy Jim a gold watch chain.
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4. Jim was angry with Della for cutting her hair
and he no longer loved her. 5. Jim and Della put
away their presents because they were very hungry.
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III. Answer the following questions. 1. How many
people are there in the story? 2. How did Della
get enough money to buy a nice Christmas present
for Jim? 3. After looking for Jims present for
two hours, what did Della find at last?
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4. What was Jims reaction when he first saw
Della with her new short hair? 5. What present
did Jim give to Della? Did Della like it? 6. In
the end, what did they do with their presents?
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IV.Discussion 1. What is the best gift you have
ever received ? Why is it so special? Share your
experience. 2. Would you sell your most valued
possession to buy a gift for someone? Why or Why
not?