L. M. Montgomery · Belonging, imagination and responsibility
B1 · L. M. Montgomery · Classic Literature
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Remember and Use — 3 minutes
Recall three words from last time. Use one in a sentence. Ask a partner a question. Check and improve.
First lesson? Predict from the picture.
Anne Shirley is an eleven-year-old orphan with red hair, a lively imagination and many things to say. Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a brother and sister living at Green Gables on Prince Edward Island, have asked for a boy to help on their farm. By mistake, Anne arrives instead.
Matthew quickly grows fond of her. Marilla is more cautious, but she decides that Anne can stay. Anne is delighted because she has long wanted a real home. She gives beautiful names to ordinary places and finds excitement in trees, flowers and the sky.
At school, Anne becomes close friends with Diana Barry. She also meets Gilbert Blythe, who teases her about her hair. Anne is angry and refuses to forgive him for a long time. Their rivalry later encourages them both to work hard.
Anne makes mistakes as she grows up. She learns that imagination can bring joy, but that careless actions can also cause problems. Marilla’s firm guidance and Matthew’s quiet affection help her develop confidence and responsibility.
Anne succeeds in her studies and hopes to continue her education. After Matthew dies and Marilla’s eyesight worsens, Anne chooses to stay nearby and teach. Gilbert helps make this possible by giving up a teaching post, and their friendship begins. Anne’s future changes, but she discovers that belonging includes caring for others.
Original simplified overview; not a quotation. Read the original novel. AI illustration.
Read the additional reading sheet.
The complete text appears after the two activity pages. Read it before answering the reading questions.
As you read, underline details that support your answers. Use the vocabulary panel to help with unfamiliar words.
Match 1–6 with A–F.
A. a duty to act carefully and reliably
B. to feel accepted as part of a group
C. a child whose parents have died
D. friendly or loving feelings
E. careful about possible problems
F. competition between people
Use two words in your own sentences.
Answer in sentences. Find evidence in the reading.
Because and although: because gives a reason; although introduces a contrast.
Choose because or although.
Write one sentence about Anne with although.
Discuss in pairs:
Useful language: I think… because… / The reading says… / For example… / I agree, but…
Ask your partner a follow-up question.
Write 80–100 words. Write a letter from Anne to Diana explaining her changed plans. Use two lesson words, because and although.
Check meaning, sentence structure and punctuation.
Put these events in story order. Write the letters.
A. Anne chooses to teach nearby.
B. Anne arrives at Green Gables.
C. Anne becomes Diana’s friend.
D. Marilla decides Anne can stay.
E. Anne succeeds in her studies.
Retell with first, next, later and finally.
Exit reflection: One idea I understand better…
One thing to practise…
Check: Use three lesson words. Check the language focus, capital letters and full stops.
Improve: Choose your response from panel 7. Check it and write an improved version here. For a longer response, use the space below or another sheet.
Share: Tell a partner one thing you can now say. Reflect: What did you improve?
Anne Shirley is an eleven-year-old orphan with red hair, a lively imagination and many things to say. Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a brother and sister living at Green Gables on Prince Edward Island, have asked for a boy to help on their farm. By mistake, Anne arrives instead.
Matthew quickly grows fond of her. Marilla is more cautious, but she decides that Anne can stay. Anne is delighted because she has long wanted a real home. She gives beautiful names to ordinary places and finds excitement in trees, flowers and the sky.
At school, Anne becomes close friends with Diana Barry. She also meets Gilbert Blythe, who teases her about her hair. Anne is angry and refuses to forgive him for a long time. Their rivalry later encourages them both to work hard.
Anne makes mistakes as she grows up. She learns that imagination can bring joy, but that careless actions can also cause problems. Marilla’s firm guidance and Matthew’s quiet affection help her develop confidence and responsibility.
Anne succeeds in her studies and hopes to continue her education. After Matthew dies and Marilla’s eyesight worsens, Anne chooses to stay nearby and teach. Gilbert helps make this possible by giving up a teaching post, and their friendship begins. Anne’s future changes, but she discovers that belonging includes caring for others.
Original simplified overview; not a quotation. Read the original novel. AI illustration.