Chapter 21 · The Adventures of Pinocchio

Copywork

Poor Pinocchio huddled close to the doghouse more dead than alive from cold, hunger, and fright.

Read the sentence aloud. Why might the author list three things at the end?

Narration Tell back what happened, from the night Pinocchio is stuck in the trap to the moment he falls asleep in the doghouse.

The Glowworm says, “Hunger, my boy, is no reason for taking something which belongs to another.” Do you agree with her? What makes you think so? Moral reasoning
The Farmer says Pinocchio will get “a lesson.” Then he makes him his watchdog. Was that a lesson, or just handy for the Farmer? Character
At the end, the author says Pinocchio’s speech “came from the very depths of his heart.” Why might the author tell us that? Author's choice
Pinocchio goes into the doghouse and falls asleep. Is the end of the chapter sad, peaceful, or both? What makes you think so? Tone

Make a Connection Tell about a time you said sorry and meant it.

huddled: Poor Pinocchio huddled close to the doghouse Pulled in tight and close, to keep warm or safe.
hunger: more dead than alive from cold, hunger, and fright The empty, aching feeling of needing food.
flickering: when he saw a tiny Glowworm flickering by Shining on and off with a small, unsteady light.
pity: stopping to look at him with pity A sorry feeling for someone who is hurting.
belongs: something which belongs to another Is owned by someone.
sobbing: cried Pinocchio, sobbing bitterly Crying hard, with short, shaky breaths.
lantern: on holding up his lantern A lamp you carry, with a light inside a case.
collar: He slipped a dog collar around Pinocchio’s neck A band that goes around the neck.
sermon: After this little sermon to himself A serious talk about how to behave.
chain: A long iron chain was tied to the collar. A line of metal rings joined together.

The Farmer expected a Weasel and found a boy. Using two details, tell why he says Pinocchio is the chicken thief.
Pinocchio says what he should have done instead. Using two details from his speech, tell what he thinks would have kept him out of the field.
Pinocchio is about to faint in the trap. Using two details, tell which troubles him more: the pain in his legs or being alone.