The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time Lesson 9 - PowerPoint

Lesson Nine of the English teaching resources for 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' encourages students to engage deeply with the text through a series of thought-provoking activities. The 'Do Now' activity involves analysing a set of images and discussing their relevance to the narrative so far and potential future events within the story. This visual exercise stimulates students' imagination and helps them make connections between the imagery and the plot. The lesson continues with a series of differentiated challenges named Bronze, Silver, and Gold, each designed to explore Christopher's character in more depth. Students are tasked with identifying reasons why Christopher believes he would make a good astronaut, reflecting on their own potential to cope with the challenges of space travel, and discussing the significance of the astronaut chapter following an argument Christopher had with his father.

The lesson further delves into the nuances of the characters' relationships and the protagonist's psychological landscape. The Bronze Challenge prompts students to consider the importance of Christopher not finishing his novel according to his mentor Siobhan, while the Silver Challenge focuses on Christopher's coping mechanisms when faced with stress. The Gold Challenge asks students to contemplate Siobhan's role in Christopher's life, highlighting her as a figure who aids him in navigating social complexities and building self-esteem. The lesson also includes a Learning Review, where students are encouraged to creatively summarise the events of Chapters 83-97 through imagery, further enhancing their understanding and retention of the text. The structured challenges and review activities are designed to foster a comprehensive and empathetic understanding of the protagonist's world and the themes within the novel.