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The Adventures of Pinocchio
Scouts · 1st–3rd
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?
Narration Tell back what happened, from Pinocchio's run to the shore to the chase with the Mastiff.
1. 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
2. The fight starts with laughing and a “Cuck--oo!” Where does it stop feeling like a game? What makes you think so?Plot structure
3. Pinocchio answers the Crab “as roughly as he knew how.” Why might he be so rough with someone giving good advice?Character
4. 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.
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In a few moments, all had disappeared.
In a few moments, all had disappeared.
mocking them with his thumb to his nose
the battle waxed more and more furious
He has insulted us all.
fell senseless to the ground
bathed the head of his poor little schoolmate
But I am innocent.
1. Pinocchio cries, “Why did I listen to those boys?” Using two details from his speech, tell who or what he blames.
2. The Carabineers take Pinocchio because the book is his. Using two details, tell whether that is fair.
3. Pinocchio feels ill as he walks between the Carabineers. Using two details, tell what troubles him most.