Spark reflection and emotional depth with 10 creative writing prompts inspired by The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry’s timeless Christmas story of sacrifice, love, and what it truly means to give.
These prompts invite students to step inside Jim and Della’s world, exploring devotion, hardship, and the quiet bravery behind their life-changing choices — capturing the heart of a story where love is worth more than anything money can buy.
◆ 10 creative writing prompts exploring sacrifice, generosity, identity, and love
◆ Tasks include diary entries, inner monologues, modern retellings, newspaper articles, and prequels and sequels
◆ Builds narrative voice, emotional literacy, and character perspective
◆ Ideal for upper KS2 or early KS3 students
◆ Downloadable PDF for easy classroom printing
Perfect for developing empathy and narrative craft, these prompts help students deepen their understanding of character motivation and theme while strengthening their creative writing skills.
Spark reflection and emotional depth with 10 creative writing prompts inspired by The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry’s timeless Christmas story of sacrifice, love, and what it truly means to give.
These prompts invite students to step inside Jim and Della’s world, exploring devotion, hardship, and the quiet bravery behind their life-changing choices — capturing the heart of a story where love is worth more than anything money can buy.
◆ 10 creative writing prompts exploring sacrifice, generosity, identity, and love
◆ Tasks include diary entries, inner monologues, modern retellings, newspaper articles, and prequels and sequels
◆ Builds narrative voice, emotional literacy, and character perspective
◆ Ideal for upper KS2 or early KS3 students
◆ Downloadable PDF for easy classroom printing
Perfect for developing empathy and narrative craft, these prompts help students deepen their understanding of character motivation and theme while strengthening their creative writing skills.
