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Chapter 17

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Scouts · 1st–3rd

Copywork

Pinocchio looked at the glass, made a wry face, and asked in a whining voice: “Is it sweet or bitter?”

Read the sentence aloud. Which words tell how Pinocchio looked, and which tell how he sounded?

Discussion

Narration Tell back what happens, from the Fairy with the bitter water to the moment Pinocchio is stuck with his long nose.

1. Pinocchio wants sugar first, then complains about the pillow, then the door. What is he really doing? What makes you think so?Inference

2. The Fairy gives more sugar, moves the pillow and shuts the door instead of scolding. Is that good patience, or too soft? Why?Moral reasoning

3. Pinocchio says he is “Not a bit” afraid of death. Then he cries, “I don’t want to die!” Which sounds truer? Why?Character

4. Why might the author show danger as four black Rabbits with a coffin, and not just tell us Pinocchio is in danger?Author's choice

5. The Fairy laughs at Pinocchio’s lies and tells him how lies are known. Is she gentle with him, or making fun? What makes you think so?Tone

Make a Connection Tell about a time you put off something you did not want to do.

Vocabulary

Crossword
12
3
45
6
7
Across
  • Across 1. Complaining in a thin, unhappy voice.
  • Across 3. The sore feeling of having done something wrong.
  • Across 6. Staying calm while waiting or putting up with trouble.
  • Across 7. One big swallow.
Down
  • Down 1. Twisted to show you do not like something.
  • Down 2. A body that is too hot from being sick.
  • Down 3. In a serious, heavy way.
  • Down 4. Having a sharp, unpleasant taste.
  • Down 5. Mixed up and not sure what is true.
The words in the chapter
  • whining and asked in a whining voice
  • bitter Is it sweet or bitter?
  • wry the Marionette said, making more wry faces
  • fever he was burning with fever
  • patience with all the patience of a good mother
  • solemnly they marched solemnly out of the room
  • confused becoming more and more confused
  • shame not knowing where to hide his shame
  • gulp he swallowed the medicine at one gulp

Critical thinking

1. Pinocchio tells the Fairy how he met the Fox and the Cat. Using two things from the chapter, tell whether he blames them or himself.

2. Pinocchio says, “all boys hate medicine more than they do sickness.” Using two things from the chapter, tell whether that is a good excuse.

3. Pinocchio’s nose grows with each lie. Using two things from the chapter, tell what the lies cost him.