Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-2)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss Mad Dog Branzillo, and the threat he poses to the planet and the universe. Mad Dog Branzillo overthrew the democratic government in his country with a bloody coup d’état. Now he is threatening to start a nuclear war.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Why does the president of the United States call Mr. Murry? What information does he give Mr. Murry? Who is threatening the United States and the rest of the world? How will the deployment of Mad Dog Branzillo's weapons destroy the U.S.? Will it destroy more than the U.S.? How will Vespugia also pay a high price if the weapons are deployed? Why is Branzillo threatening to use nuclear weapons? Why does he feel it is a punishment that must be carried out? How will the planet be destroyed? What chain reaction might that...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
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