Anne of Green Gables

Posted by: Jaksyn Peacock

The story of a young orphan named Anne Shirley.

Pre-listening vocabulary

classify: to put something into a certain category
fictional: created for the purpose of a story; not real
adopt: to take in and raise someone else’s child
imaginative: creative; having a big imagination
orphan: a child whose parents have died
inspire: to influence the creation of something

Listening activity

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Gapfill exercise

Anne of Green Gables is a novel written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. The novel was published in 1908, and is classified as children’s literature, though it is by people of all ages. The story is set on a farm in the fictional town of Avonlea, where Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert live. The siblings are hoping to adopt a young boy to help them out on the farm. Instead, they are given an imaginative orphan girl named Anne Shirley, who has never had a real home. After learning how Anne grew up, Matthew and Marilla feel sorry for her and decide to keep her. The story continues to follow Anne as she gets older and forms with other children in Avonlea. The book has sold over 50 million and has been translated into 36 languages. After writing Anne of Green Gables, Montgomery published seven additional books about Anne’s life. These novels have inspired several film and television adaptations, and Anne’s story is still loved by children and adults alike.

Comprehension questions

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Discussion/essay questions

Anne Shirley has been called “the dearest, most moving and delightful child since the immortal Alice” by author Mark Twain. If you’ve read “Anne of Green Gables”, what do you think makes Anne so lovable?

Transcript

Anne of Green Gables is a classic novel written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. The novel was published in 1908, and is classified as children’s literature, though it is enjoyed by people of all ages. The story is set on a farm in the fictional town of Avonlea, where siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert live. The siblings are hoping to adopt a young boy to help them out on the farm. Instead, they are given an imaginative orphan girl named Anne Shirley, who has never had a real home. After learning how Anne grew up, Matthew and Marilla feel sorry for her and decide to keep her. The story continues to follow Anne as she gets older and forms friendships with other children in Avonlea. The book has sold over 50 million copies and has been translated into 36 languages. After writing Anne of Green Gables, Montgomery published seven additional books about Anne’s life. These novels have inspired several film and television adaptations, and Anne’s story is still loved by children and adults alike.

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16 comments

jujuuu says:

Another thing, Matthew and Marilla are SIBLINGS
NOT a couple. Watch the series, and then you will not have to talk because I have the reason.

Many people in here are not very respectful [-_-]
jujuuuu says:

This story is so beautiful, and some people who had comment don’t appreciate it.

In Netflix, there’s a good series called “Anne with an E” and I recommend it a lot
English Club Indonesia says:

I haven’t read the book, so I don’t know.
Linda says:

AnnieNgoc, I’ve read all 8 “Anne” books. Matthew and Marilla are, indeed, brother and sister, not a couple.
AnnieNgoc says:

hold on…In the noveL Matthew and Marilla Cuthber are couple not siblings.
Bassam says:

An inspiring novel
Giyas Ayberk says:

I dont understand at least 40%
Abdikadir says:

I really like this story I would prefer to read more story, so I will more improve the way I am today.
Duyen nguyen says:

very good. A great listening song
Rosa Valderrama says:

I’m grateful for having the opportunity to practice listening and writing.
Luis Jiménez says:

Thanks for give us this wonderful story writing for all kind of people, I think it is a famous play that was written forever and ever
Thanks for sharing us this lectures in order to incentive good lectures.
Regards
Luis
Belkacem says:

Great lesson
aly says:

it is very good
Ramzi AMARI says:

So good, many thanks
Christine PENNEC says:

well done!
Paulo Penchiná says:

Very good.

One suggestion: some test about real history.