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About This Passage
This passage shows Pinocchio's good heart in action — he hears the Dog crying and chooses kindness instead of revenge. It contains four vocabulary words from this chapter and shows the moment a chase becomes a rescue.
At that pitiful cry the marionette, who had really a good heart, was moved with compassion and, turning to the Dog, said to him, "But if I save you, will you promise that you will not run after me?" "...
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell what happens to Pinocchio in the water. Start with the chase, then the rescue, then the grotto and the green fisherman.
Discussion Questions
- What does Pinocchio say first when Aladdin is drowning? How can you tell from his word ('Die!') that he is still angry at the Dog?
- What makes Pinocchio change his mind and turn back to save Aladdin? How do you know from the story that his papa's words helped him?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
A puppet that moves when someone pulls strings — Pinocchio is a marionette who can walk and talk.
Item 2
A feeling that makes you want to help someone who is hurt or in trouble.
Item 3
When you say for sure you will do something — Aladdin promises not to chase Pinocchio again.
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