Chapter 26 · The Adventures of Pinocchio

Copywork

Pinocchio’s only fault was that he had too many friends.

Read it aloud. Why might the author call this his only fault?

Narration Tell back what happened, from Pinocchio's first morning at school to the race across the fields.

The teacher praises Pinocchio and also warns him every day. Why might he do both? Inference
When he is warned about his friends, Pinocchio points to his forehead as if to say, “I’m too wise.” Why might he feel so sure? Character
The boys say Pinocchio can go to school tomorrow, and that the teacher is paid to grumble. Are those harmless things to say? What makes you think so? Moral reasoning
Right at the end, the author calls Pinocchio an “Unhappy boy!” while he laughs at the others. Why might the author say that there? Author's choice

Make a Connection Tell about a time a friend asked you to skip something you were supposed to do.

fault: Pinocchio’s only fault was that he had too many friends. A weak spot or a thing done wrong.
friends: he had too many friends People you like and spend time with.
rascals: Among these were many well-known rascals Trouble-making people.
tormentors: turning to his tormentors People who keep teasing.
impudent: One of them, more impudent than the rest Rude and bold.
favor: Pinocchio gained everybody’s favor Being liked and approved of.
attentive: he saw him attentive, hard working, and wide awake Listening and watching closely.
astray: Some day they will lead you astray. Off the right path.
scamps: answered those scamps Mischievous boys.
dashed: dashed across the fields Ran very fast.

Pinocchio kicks the boy who tries to pull his nose. Using two details, tell why the other boys admire him afterward.
Pinocchio tells the boys he will see the Shark after school. Using two details, tell why he makes that offer.
Pinocchio runs first and laughs at the others. Using two details, tell how he feels as he runs.