2. A Cyberlesson Prepared by Ethel Magnani & Kevin O’Donnell

3. INTRODUCTION Pink and Say is a read aloud set in the 1860s. The focus of the story is a friendship between two Union soldiers during the Civil War.

4. Materials Pink and Say Reading notebook Pencil KWL graphic organizer Internet access PC with projection capability Inspiration Software Internet

5. Before you read Complete a KWL graphic organizer about the Civil War in Inspiration. Inspiration In your reader’s notebook, write a letter to the teacher relating a time you had to rely on a friend.

6. Buzz & Share Buzz your letter with a partner. “Buzzing” is a technique where students sit knee to knee with a partner and read their letter. Share your KWL chart with the class. “Sharing” is a technique where students sit in a circle on a rug and share their thoughts.

7. Buzz & Share

8. Teacher Read Aloud

9. After reading share Using your knowledge of character traits, write a letter to your teacher describing the three main characters. Use the readwritethink letter generator for this. Print out your letter and add it to your journal. You should discuss the character traits in detail giving examples from the story that support your choices. readwritethink

11. Reader Response Rubric

12. Beyond reading Friendship: By My Brother’s Side by Tiki & Ronde Barber The Other Side by Jaqueline Woodson Mrs. Katz and Tush by Patricia Polacco A Snowman Named Just Bob by Mark Kimball Moulton

13. Beyond Reading Civil War: Ghost Soldier by Elaine Marie Alphin The Bushwhacker by Jennifer Johnson Garrity

14. Learn About the Book and the Author Patricia Polacco’s Web SitePatricia Polacco’s Biography An Interview Patricia Pollacco Web Quest Biography and Interview Video Interview

15. Beyond reading The Civil War photographs in this presentation were taken by Mr. O’Donnell.