The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time Lesson 13 - PowerPoint

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Lesson Thirteen, is an engaging English teaching resource that begins with a 'Do Now' activity aimed at deciphering anagrams related to the story's narrative so far. Students are presented with a table of jumbled words and phrases which they must unscramble, such as 'dnwisno' becoming 'Swindon' and 'Amcocsazorr’' resolving to 'Occam’s Razor'. This activity serves not only as a brain teaser but also as a way to recall key elements from the plot of Mark Haddon's novel.

Following the initial activity, the lesson delves into reading Chapters 149 and 151 of the novel, with challenges set at bronze, silver, and gold levels to cater to varying degrees of comprehension and analytical skills. Students are prompted to infer why Christopher’s book was not in the dustbin, discover the significance of a letter from his supposedly deceased mother, and consider why his father might have kept the book. The gold challenge encourages students to reflect on Christopher’s reaction to the letter in the context of Occam’s razor, which posits that the simplest explanation is usually correct. The lesson concludes with a crossword puzzle review, encouraging students to apply their understanding of the chapters to solve clues. This comprehensive lesson combines critical thinking with vocabulary building in the context of a literary study.