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Anne's burst of wonder captures the spirit that defines her: a delight in a world full of things to discover. Copying it lets students feel her eager, rushing voice and the way her imagination turns curiosity into joy.
Isn’t it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive—it’s such an interesting world.
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Narration Prompt
Retell the chapter as a sequence: Matthew's drive to the station, the surprising mix-up he finds there, the decision he makes, and what Anne is like during the ride home.
Discussion Questions
- On the drive, Anne pours out talk about imagination, the asylum she left, and her longing for a home. What do Anne's chatter and the things she chooses to talk about reveal about the kind of person she is, and why do they slowly win Matthew over? Use details from the chapter.
- The Cuthberts had wanted a boy to help on the farm, yet Matthew, finding Anne instead, cannot bring himself to explain the mistake. Why does Matthew choose to bring Anne home and leave the hard truth to Marilla? Use details from the chapter.
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
A feeling of overwhelming joy or delight.
Item 2
A state of pleasant, dreamy thought.
Item 3
Lively, sparkling energy and spirit.
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