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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-7)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine why Armand wants to cancel Robinson's lecture, and what is communicated about free speech and hate speech. Armand believes that Robinson's ideas are dangerous and wrong. He worries that she could incite a riot and he also worries that her ideas might come to be accepted.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What does Armand learn about Robinson and her ideas when he does some research? How would her ideas affect his family personally? What concerns does he have regarding violence erupting at Robinson's lecture? On page 8, what does Armand believe is the goal of any healthy society? Why does Armand think Robinson's ideas about mercy killing are more than just a dissenting voice? What consequences would there be if mercy killing was instituted? On page 25, what do Armand and Roberge discuss about "dangerous thoughts as long as they don't cross...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(e), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(e), 11-12.7
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