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A picture of Anne's face changing from sadness to hope while she listens to Marilla's words. The sentence has five vocabulary words and teaches young writers to notice how a feeling can show up in someone's face like sunrise.
First the look of despair faded out; then came a faint flush of hope; her eyes grew deep and bright as morning stars.
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Narration Prompt
Tell the story of the visit to Mrs. Spencer's house and what happens after Matthew and Marilla bring Anne back home to Green Gables.
Discussion Questions
- When Mrs. Blewett tells Anne she would have to be 'good and smart and respectful' and earn her keep, Anne becomes very quiet. What in the story shows you that Anne is afraid of going to live with Mrs. Blewett?
- Anne tells Marilla that Mrs. Blewett looks 'exactly like a gimlet.' How do you know Anne would rather stay at Green Gables — even with strict Marilla — than live with Mrs. Blewett?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
A wish or trust that something good will happen.
Item 2
The two parts of the face we use for seeing.
Item 3
Shining with light; not dull or dark.
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