Chapter 28

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Scouts · 1st–3rd

Copywork

At those cries of suffering, the Marionette, who after all had a very kind heart, was moved to compassion.

Read it aloud. Where does your voice pause, and why?

Discussion

Narration Tell back what happened, from the Dog at Pinocchio's heels to the moment the Fisherman takes him by the head.

1. Pinocchio calls “Drown!” to the Dog from afar, happy at his escape. Then he swims out to help. Why might he change his mind?Character

2. After saving Alidoro, Pinocchio swims away “not wishing to trust him too much.” Was that wise, unkind, or both? What makes you think so?Moral reasoning

3. The Fisherman promises “all due respect,” then asks how Pinocchio wants to be cooked. Is that funny, scary, or both? What makes you think so?Tone

4. The chapter ends in the middle of a sentence: “Then he took him by the head and . . .” Why might the author stop there?Author's choice

Make a Connection Tell about a time you helped someone who had been unkind to you.

Vocabulary

Crossword

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Across

Across 1. Pain or great trouble.
Across 4. Wild, rushing excitement.
Across 5. A caring wish to help someone hurting.
Across 8. Waited because you were not sure.
Across 9. In a wild, hopeless hurry.

Down

Down 2. Dark and sad-looking.
Down 3. Begged.
Down 6. Very embarrassed.
Down 7. Puffed up bigger.

The words in the chapter

suffering At those cries of suffering
compassion was moved to compassion
frenzy in a frenzy of running
hesitated Pinocchio hesitated still another minute.
swollen he was swollen like a balloon

gloomy a dark, gloomy, smoky place
mortified mortified at being taken for a crab
desperately struggling desperately to free themselves
beseeched The poor boy beseeched only with his eyes.

Critical thinking

1. Alidoro says, “If the chance comes, I shall be there.” Using two details, tell whether you think he means it.

2. Pinocchio says, “Thank Heaven, I’m not a fish!” Using two details, tell how long that courage lasts.

3. Pinocchio thinks the Fisherman is a sea monster. Using two details, tell what is most frightening about him.