The setting in literature is the location and time, or the where and when of the story, and often plays a crucial role in the story. This is the case in Anne of Green Gables, which is set in the 1800s in Canada. It focuses in on Green Gables in Avonlea, which is on Prince Edward Island. The text is filled with descriptions of Green Gables and the surrounding areas as Anne marvels at the natural world around her. In this activity, students will name, describe, and illustrate the different settings in the story. They should discuss the importance of each setting as well, if necessary.
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Objective: Create a storyboard analyzing the setting in the book Anne of Green Gables.
Student Instructions:
Encourage students to include sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste when describing settings. Sensory details make settings come alive and help students connect with the text.
Write a list of sensory words on the board together, focusing on what Anne might see, hear, or feel at Green Gables. This helps students realize how to use their senses when describing settings.
Have students look for descriptive language in the text that appeals to the senses. Underline or highlight phrases that mention color, sound, temperature, or movement in the setting.
Ask students to include two or more sensory details in each storyboard cell. This practice deepens their understanding and enriches their writing.
Have students share their setting descriptions with a partner or small group. Ask peers to identify the sensory details and suggest ways to make them even more vivid.
The setting of Anne of Green Gables is Green Gables, a farmhouse in Avonlea on Prince Edward Island, Canada, during the late 1800s. The story beautifully describes the island's landscapes and rural life.
The setting shapes the story's atmosphere and Anne's experiences. The lush, natural surroundings of Green Gables inspire Anne's imagination and play a key role in her growth and adventures.
Students can create a setting map by choosing key locations from the novel, describing each with evidence from the text, and illustrating scenes or characters to show their importance within the story.
L. M. Montgomery uses vivid phrases like "the White Way of Delight" and "Lake of Shining Waters" to bring the natural beauty of Prince Edward Island to life in Anne's world.
Effective activities include creating storyboards, drawing setting maps, discussing the importance of each location, and using text evidence to describe how the setting influences characters and events.