The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time Lesson 17 - PowerPoint

Lesson Seventeen of the English teaching resources for 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' offers a multifaceted approach to understanding the novel. The lesson begins with a 'Do Now' activity that challenges students to apply their knowledge of the story to solve maths puzzles related to the narrative. These puzzles involve calculations based on events and characters from the book, such as determining the time half an hour after Christopher discovers Wellington’s body, or the age of Christopher's mother multiplied by three. This engaging task not only reinforces students' comprehension of the text but also integrates mathematical thinking.

Following the initial activity, the lesson delves deeper into the text with challenges set at three different levels—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—each designed to cater to varying abilities and encourage a more nuanced analysis of the novel. The Bronze Challenge asks students to list observations that Christopher makes about Swindon train station. The Silver Challenge involves explaining the interactions between Christopher and a police officer, while the Gold Challenge prompts students to consider how the author, Mark Haddon, depicts the challenges faced by Christopher due to his condition. Additionally, the lesson includes a learning review where students are invited to debate Christopher's decisions in the story, encouraging critical thinking and empathy.