“Dreams, my boy!”Wishes that may not come true.
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Chapter 35
Carlo Collodi · Scouts 1st–3rd
Copywork
“Dreams, my boy!” answered Geppetto, shaking his head and smiling sadly.
Read it aloud. What does Geppetto’s face say that his words do not?
Discussion
Narration Tell back what happened, from the faint light in the dark to the dive into the calm sea.
- Pinocchio pours out all his troubles to his father in one long speech. Why might he tell him everything? Inference
- Pinocchio says, “Try it and see!” about carrying his father on his back. Is that brave, foolish, or both? What makes you think so? Moral reasoning
- Just as they are about to dive, the Shark sneezes and throws them back. Why might the author add that? Author's choice
- The candle goes out, and Geppetto says, “Now we are lost.” Why might he give up so fast when Pinocchio does not? Character
Make a Connection Tell about a time someone believed in you when you were not sure you could do it.
Vocabulary
- dreams
- sadly
smiling sadly
In a sad way.- tottered
tottered away in the darkness
Walked in a shaky way.- forgiven
you have forgiven me
No longer angry at you.- astonishment
asked Pinocchio in astonishment
Great surprise.- weary
two long weary years
Very tired.- glimpse
catch a glimpse of the sky
A quick look.- tiptoes
walk on tiptoes
The tips of your toes.- fugitives
The two fugitives
People running away.
Critical thinking
- When Pinocchio sees his father by the candle, he almost drops in a faint. Using two details, tell what he feels.
- Geppetto says he has lived “happily” for two years, but the cupboard is bare. Using two details, tell whether his words sound happy or sad.
- Pinocchio tells his father, “Climb on my back and hold on tightly to my neck.” Using two details, tell what makes him ready to carry him.