OBJECTIVE: Identification of the child's support network.
The characters Tiglos and Marcania are introduced. Max expresses how he depends on them for help. Often, children have not clearly identified adults and peers they can rely on when significant needs arise.

Discussion Questions:

1. Who are some people that you can go to for help?
2. What is the best way to ask someone to take time to help you?
3. Who in your family is best at helping you control your anger?

OBJECTIVE: Identification of facial expressions and feelings.
Clearly the robot is angry on these pages. As adults we notice this in his actions (destruction), his facial features (clenched teeth, scowl) and his verbal growl. Often, children have a difficult time placing emotions with nonverbal behaviors.

Discussion Questions:

1. How can you tell that the robot is angry?
2. The robot is being destructive. Have you ever acted like this when you were angry?
3. Show me what you look like when you get angry? How about sad? Happy?

OBJECTIVE: Becoming friends with someone you disagreed with.
Max and X-35 are beginning their friendship, mere seconds after they almost fought. Kids go through this on the playground all the time. Assist them in understanding that by using conflict resolution, two people who were arguing and angry can become friends. Emphasize that Max is taking the time to listen to X-35's problem.

Discussion Questions:

1. Max acts in a courageous manner. What does the word "courage" mean to you?
2. Have you ever had an argument with someone and were able to work it out and become friends? If so, how did you work it out?
3. How can you show someone you are truly listening to them?

OBJECTIVE: Teaching anger management skills.
Along with the anger management issues, address feelings of empathy that the child may be having for X-35's situation.

Discussion Questions:

1. Have you ever felt like you were being taken advantage of or treated unfairly?
2. How did you work out of this situation in an appropriate and pro-social manner?
3. What are some negative ways to "get back" at others for treating your unfairly?

OBJECTIVE: Being responsible for your behaviors, owning up.
Max states that it's okay to feel angry, but acting out on that anger inappropriately will only cause more problems in the long run. Continue the discussion of taking responsibility for behaviors. Also, X-35 has enough insight to understand that Max helped him. Help the child to thank those who care enough to control their anger.

Discussion Questions:

1. It's important to think about outcomes of behaviors. What have been some negative outcomes of being angry?
2. What ways could you have worked through the situation in a more controlled manner?
3. Why do adults want you to control your anger?

OBJECTIVE: Identifying self-confidence and pride for positive behaviors.
Max gets a compliment from Marcania and looks very proud. Assist the child in identifying times when he/she felt proud. Be prepared to use content from previous Lessons to offer some suggestions of when the child felt confidence and pride, in case they cannot identify a proud moment themselves.

Discussion Questions:

1. How does it feel to make the right decisions in your life?
2. How were you rewarded for making the right decision and controlling you anger?
3. Identify and process what it feels like to be proud of yourself?