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This sentence shows Anne's tender heart for small things. She kisses an apple blossom before going back to work — the picture is gentle and easy for young readers to imagine.
Anne tipped the vase of apple blossoms near enough to bestow a soft kiss on a pink-cupped bud, and then studied diligently for some moments longer.
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell the story of Chapter 8 in your own words. Talk about how Marilla finally tells Anne she can stay at Green Gables, the picture of Christ Blessing Little Children that Anne stares at, and Anne's pretend friends Katie Maurice and Violetta.
Discussion Questions
- When Marilla tells Anne she can stay at Green Gables, Anne starts to cry even though she is very happy. What in the story shows you that Anne is crying because she is glad and not because she is sad?
- Anne wants to call Marilla 'Aunt Marilla,' but Marilla says no. How do you know from the story that Anne really wishes she had an aunt?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
feeling glad and pleased inside.
Item 2
pleased about something nice that happened.
Item 3
someone you like and who likes you.
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