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Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale, shares her love of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. This classic series of books, first published in 1908, follows young redheaded Anne from when she is first adopted to her eventual marriage to neighbor boy Gilbert and into her adult years. It encompasses many forms of love, from familial to romantic to enduring love. Atwood explains that author Montgomery did not have a happy childhood, and so she wrote the story she wished for herself. Be sure to discuss with students the questions in The Great American Read - Post-Viewing Discussion Questions under the Materials section.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
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- Watch a video and answer contextual questions.
- Build listening comprehension skills.
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English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 8
| R1. Utilize active listening skills during discussion and conversation in pairs, small groups, or whole-class settings, following agreed-upon rules for participation. Unpacked Content
| English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 8
| 12. Interpret and evaluate language through active listening to determine subject, occasion, audience, purpose, tone, and credibility of digital sources. Unpacked Content
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