A Quick Change of Fortune

How would you respond if your world turned upside down suddenly?  In two of his wittiest stories, O. Henry captivates us with tales of how we change – and how we don’t.  These retellings of Proof of the Pudding and The Girl and the Habit explore the power of language and the limits of our abilities to adapt.  Use the discussion, vocabulary, and writing prompts to work on 8^th Grade Common Core State Standards.