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Chapter 26

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Scouts · 1st–3rd

Copywork

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

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

Discussion

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

1. The teacher praises Pinocchio and also warns him every day. Why might he do both?Inference

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

Vocabulary

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Across
  • Across 1. A weak spot or a thing done wrong.
  • Across 4. Mischievous boys.
  • Across 5. Rude and bold.
  • Across 7. Listening and watching closely.
  • Across 8. Trouble-making people.
  • Across 9. People who keep teasing.
Down
  • Down 1. People you like and spend time with.
  • Down 2. Off the right path.
  • Down 3. Ran very fast.
  • Down 6. Being liked and approved of.
The words in the chapter
  • fault Pinocchio’s only fault was that he had too many friends.
  • friends he had too many friends
  • rascals Among these were many well-known rascals
  • tormentors turning to his tormentors
  • impudent One of them, more impudent than the rest
  • favor Pinocchio gained everybody’s favor
  • attentive he saw him attentive, hard working, and wide awake
  • astray Some day they will lead you astray.
  • scamps answered those scamps
  • dashed dashed across the fields

Critical thinking

1. Pinocchio kicks the boy who tries to pull his nose. Using two details, tell why the other boys admire him afterward.

2. Pinocchio tells the boys he will see the Shark after school. Using two details, tell why he makes that offer.

3. Pinocchio runs first and laughs at the others. Using two details, tell how he feels as he runs.