The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time Lesson 10 - PowerPoint

In Lesson Ten of the English teaching resources for "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time", students are challenged to distinguish truth from fiction within the context of the novel. The 'Do Now' activity sets the scene by presenting eight statements about the story, of which only half are true. Pupils are tasked with reading and ticking the boxes next to the four accurate statements. This exercise is designed to engage students with the text and test their comprehension and recall abilities. Further into the lesson, students delve deeper into the narrative through a series of challenges. These range from the Bronze Challenge, which asks students to infer details from character descriptions and actions, to the Gold Challenge, which encourages higher-level thinking by asking for examples of logic and illogicality in the protagonist's behaviour.

The lesson continues with a focus on character analysis and the exploration of themes within the novel. Students are encouraged to use evidence from the text to support their answers to questions about the characters' beliefs and actions. The challenges are tiered in difficulty, with the Gold Challenge prompting students to consider the relevance of the story's motto to the protagonist's family situation. This not only aids in comprehension but also in the development of critical thinking. As the lesson concludes, a learning review invites students to reflect on what they have learned, the vocabulary they have encountered, and the skills they have used or need to improve. This structured approach ensures that students are not only absorbing content but also actively engaging with the material and developing their analytical skills.