In a few moments, all had disappeared.Very short bits of time.
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Chapter 27
Carlo Collodi · Scouts 1st–3rd
Copywork
In a few moments, all had disappeared. All except Pinocchio.
Read it aloud. Why might the author give “All except Pinocchio.” a sentence of its own?
Discussion
Narration Tell back what happened, from Pinocchio's run to the shore to the chase with the Mastiff.
- The boys say they tricked Pinocchio because it is “only fair to look out for ourselves.” Do you agree? What makes you think so? Moral reasoning
- The fight starts with laughing and a “Cuck--oo!” Where does it stop feeling like a game? What makes you think so? Plot structure
- Pinocchio answers the Crab “as roughly as he knew how.” Why might he be so rough with someone giving good advice? Character
- The chapter ends with the Dog and Pinocchio raising so much dust that no one can see them. Why might the author stop there? Author's choice
Make a Connection Tell about a time something that started as a game stopped being fun.
Vocabulary
- moments
- disappeared
In a few moments, all had disappeared.
Went out of sight.- mocking
mocking them with his thumb to his nose
Making fun of.- furious
the battle waxed more and more furious
Wild with anger.- insulted
He has insulted us all.
Said something rude to.- senseless
fell senseless to the ground
Knocked out cold.- bathed
bathed the head of his poor little schoolmate
Washed gently.- innocent
But I am innocent.
Not guilty.
Critical thinking
- Pinocchio cries, “Why did I listen to those boys?” Using two details from his speech, tell who or what he blames.
- The Carabineers take Pinocchio because the book is his. Using two details, tell whether that is fair.
- Pinocchio feels ill as he walks between the Carabineers. Using two details, tell what troubles him most.