The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time Lesson 18 - PowerPoint

Lesson Eighteen of the English Teaching Resources for 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' begins with a 'Do Now' activity that challenges students to engage with key events from the novel. The task requires students to read statements describing various incidents that have occurred in the story so far, and then complete a series of challenges without referring to the book. The Bronze Challenge asks students to sequence the events alphabetically from earliest to latest, while the Silver Challenge prompts them to identify the most shocking event. The Gold Challenge takes it a step further by asking students to rank the events in order of importance and justify their reasoning, fostering critical thinking and deeper comprehension of the narrative's developments.

Subsequent challenges delve into specific chapters of the novel, prompting students to use their analytical skills to interpret character actions and motivations. For instance, in Chapter 197, students explore Christopher's discomfort with the train to London and how he overcomes unexpected difficulties, such as an encounter with a policeman. The challenges increase in complexity, with the Gold Challenge examining how Christopher's passion for maths serves as a coping mechanism during stressful situations. In Chapter 199, students are encouraged to consider Christopher's views on religion and the origin of life, as well as to analyze his tone and the implications of his logical approach to the world. The lesson concludes with a Learning Review, which includes a decoding activity to reinforce key points covered in the session. Worksheets accompany the lesson to provide a structured approach to learning and assessment.