Now that you have explored theme as it relates to literature and short stories, you will engage in a phone or web-based "check for understanding" with your instructor.  This conversation will serve as your Application for this topic, and will cover information related to literary theme and "The Gift of the Magi."  During this conversation, your instructor will provide you with a prompt or series of questions about the material that you just learned.  Your instructor will expect you to provide detailed information about this topic's content.  In order to be prepared for this activity, you should make sure that you have:

1. Read or viewed the material that has been covered in this topic;
2. Taken notes on any assigned content; and
3. Reviewed your notes and instructor feedback from previous assignments.

Your instructor may provide you with more details about this assignment.  Please contact your instructor to set up a time to talk to them via phone or web conference.