Pinkerton's Adventures and Lessons

In this video, Ani reads the story 'Me First' by Helen Lester, where Pinkerton, a pushy pig, always wants to be first. During a beach trip, he rushes to be the first to get a sandwich, only to meet a creature who teaches him that being first isn't always best. Through various tasks, Pinkerton learns the value of letting others go first and the importance of patience. The story concludes with Pinkerton understanding that being last can be just as rewarding.

What is Pinkerton's main characteristic at the beginning of the story?

• He is afraid of water.

• He is very shy.

• He is eager to be first.

• He is always sleepy.

How does Pinkerton behave during story time at school?

• He falls asleep.

• He sits right in front of the book.

• He stands up and sings.

• He sits quietly at the back.

What does Pinkerton hear while leading the pig scouts on a hike?

• A bell ringing.

• The sound of waves.

• A voice offering a sandwich.

• A bird singing.

What does Pinkerton find when he follows the voice offering a sandwich?

• A picnic basket.

• A real sandwich.

• A treasure chest.

• A small creature claiming to be a sandwich.

What is the first task Pinkerton must do for the sandwich?

• Powder its nose and comb its toes.

• Cook a meal.

• Build a sandcastle.

• Sing a song.

What story does Pinkerton tell the sandwich?

• A story about a brave knight.

• A story about a magical forest.

• A story about a wise sandwich.

• A story about a pushy pig.

What lesson does Pinkerton learn by the end of the story?

• Sandwiches are magical.

• It's important to be last sometimes.

• Being first is always the best.

• Always follow mysterious voices.