The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 19 - Worksheet

The worksheet for Lesson Nineteen on "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" is designed to encourage critical thinking and debate among students. The 'Do Now Activity' presents three challenges, each with a statement that students must consider from opposing viewpoints. For the Bronze Challenge, the statement "If someone does something you don’t like, you should be able to walk away from them without question" invites students to weigh the merits of personal boundaries against the potential need for dialogue and understanding. The Silver Challenge posits "If someone proves themselves capable of killing an animal, then they must be capable of killing a fellow human being," prompting students to discuss the implications of violence towards animals and whether it correlates with violent behaviour towards humans.

The Gold Challenge presents a philosophical statement: "The only knowledge that is valuable is that which can be learned from books." Students are asked to argue for the value of book learning while also considering other forms of knowledge that may not be captured in written form. Following these critical thinking exercises, the 'Learning Review' section asks students to reflect on specific images that relate to events or themes encountered in Chapters 211 and 223 of the novel. This activity helps to reinforce their understanding of the text and its key moments, while also providing an opportunity for creative interpretation and connection-making.