The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time Lesson 4 - PowerPoint

Lesson Four of the English teaching resources for "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" begins with a 'Do Now' activity that prompts students to examine a series of images and relate them to events they have encountered in the novel so far. This interactive approach encourages students to engage with the text and recall specific details, such as the victim Wellington Shears, the garden fork used in the murder, and the peculiar observations made by the protagonist Christopher, like the bright pink toenails of Mrs Shears and the orange leaf on a policeman's shoe. The activity serves as a warm-up to the main lesson, setting the stage for deeper analysis and comprehension.

Following the initial activity, the lesson delves into Chapter 19, where students are challenged at three levels—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—to understand why Christopher uses prime numbers to number the chapters, his preference for prime numbers over a traditional numbering system, and the significance of prime numbers in providing him a sense of safety amidst the chaos of his life. The lesson continues with a focus on Christopher's character through the examination of items in his pocket, offering insights into his personality and how he navigates the world. The Learning Review segment revisits the 'Do Now' activity with a fresh set of images, encouraging students to connect new information from subsequent chapters to visual cues, thus reinforcing their understanding of the text and its themes.