📖 Part 1: Character Analysis

I can identify character traits using text evidence from Pink and Say.

1. Which words best describe Pink's personality? Check all that apply:

Brave

Caring

Selfish

Helpful

2. How does Say feel about learning to read?

He thinks it's impossible

He's excited and grateful

He doesn't care about reading

He's angry about it

3. What does Moe Moe Bay's actions tell us about her character?

She is fearful and weak

She is brave and loving

She doesn't care about the boys

She wants them to leave

4. How are Pink and Say similar? Check all that apply:

Both are young soldiers

Both miss their families

Both can read well

Both show courage

✏️ Part 2: Making Inferences

I can use text clues to make inferences about characters' feelings and motivations.

5. Why do you think Pink teaches Say to read? Use evidence from the story.

6. How do you think Say feels when he touches Abraham Lincoln's hand? Explain your thinking.

7. At the end of the story, why is it important that Say remembers Pink's story?

🎭 Part 3: Character Connections

I can connect character experiences to real life and other stories.

8. Think about a time when someone helped you learn something new. How was your experience similar to Say's?

9. If you could give advice to Pink and Say, what would you tell them?

10. Extension Activity: Choose one character trait for Pink or Say and draw a scene that shows this trait. Write a caption explaining your drawing.

Caption: ________________________________________________

Pink and Say Characterization

Pink and Say Characterization

📖 Part 1: Character Analysis

✏️ Part 2: Making Inferences

🎭 Part 3: Character Connections

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