Chapter 3 · The Adventures of Pinocchio

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At that unexpected trick, Geppetto became very sad and downcast, more so than he had ever been before.

Read the sentence aloud. What happened first, and how did it make Geppetto feel?

Narration Tell back what happens from the moment Geppetto reaches home to the moment the Carabineer drags him off to prison.

Right after being kicked, Geppetto puts Pinocchio on the floor and teaches him to walk. Why might he do that, and not stay angry? Character
When the mouth sticks out its tongue, Geppetto pretends he sees nothing and keeps working. Was that wise or weak? What makes you think so? Moral reasoning
Pinocchio leaps out the door and flies down the street. Is he being wicked, or is he just trying out his new legs? What makes you think so? Inference
The people in the street call Geppetto “mean and cruel.” Is that fair, from what they saw? What makes you think so? Theme
The wood already stares, laughs and sticks out its tongue before Geppetto finishes. Why might the author make Pinocchio like this from the start? Author's choice

Make a Connection Tell about a time something you made or taught did not go the way you hoped.

unexpected: At that unexpected trick, Geppetto became very sad and downcast, more so than he had ever been before. Not looked for; a surprise.
downcast: At that unexpected trick, Geppetto became very sad and downcast, more so than he had ever been before. Sad and low in spirits.
grieved: Geppetto, seeing this, felt insulted and said in a grieved tone: Deeply hurt and sad.
impertinent: but the more he cut, the longer grew that impertinent nose. Rude and cheeky.
despair: In despair he let it alone. The feeling that nothing can be done.
impudent: You are not yet finished, and you start out by being impudent to your poor old father. Bold and disrespectful.
unmercifully: Geppetto, no doubt, will beat him unmercifully Without any pity.
tyrant: but with boys he’s a real tyrant. A harsh, cruel ruler.
ungrateful: Ungrateful boy! To think I tried so hard to make you a well-behaved Marionette! Not thankful for kindness.

The eyes stare and the nose grows while Geppetto works. Using two things from the chapter, tell whether Geppetto handles these first tricks well.
Geppetto calls Pinocchio a “wicked boy” when he takes the wig. Using two things from the chapter, tell whether “wicked” is the right word.
As he is dragged off to prison, Geppetto says he tried so hard to make a well-behaved Marionette. Using two things from the chapter, tell what he did to try.