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The Adventures of Pinocchio
Scouts · 1st–3rd
Poor Pinocchio! The sight of that monster frightened him almost to death!
Read it aloud. How does your voice change on the second sentence?
Narration Tell back what happened, from the man pulling on the rope to Pinocchio's good-by to the Tunny.
1. Pinocchio asks the man to untie his leg so he can tell his story better. Why might he ask that first?Inference
2. The man says he spent four cents and wants his money back. Is that fair? What makes you think so?Moral reasoning
3. The Tunny says, “opinions should be respected.” Is the Tunny wise, or has he given up? What makes you think so?Character
4. The author stops to say the Shark has asthma, and a storm seemed to blow when he breathed. Why might he add that?Author's choice
Make a Connection Tell about a time you tried to be brave.
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The sight of that monster frightened him almost to death!
frightened him almost to death
wriggling and squirming like an eel
bleating and calling and beckoning to the Marionette
Pinocchio swam desperately with his arms
lay stunned for a half hour
it is more dignified to die under the water
he became convinced
bleated the little Goat on the high rock
1. Pinocchio calls out good-by to the man, laughing. Using two details, tell what makes him so bold.
2. Inside the Shark, Pinocchio “at first tried to be brave.” Using two details, tell what makes the bravery stop.
3. Pinocchio’s heart beats faster when he sees the Goat on the rock. Using two details, tell what he hopes.