The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 3 - Worksheet

In this engaging worksheet designed for Lesson Three, students are invited to delve into the numerical aspects of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time," focusing on Chapters 2, 3, 5, and 7. The activity begins with a table that lists various numbers in the left-hand column, each corresponding to specific details from the chapters mentioned. Students are tasked with the challenge of connecting these numbers to their meanings within the context of the story. An example is provided to kickstart the activity, where the number 7057 is identified as six times the number of facial expressions that the protagonist, Christopher, is able to recognize.

The worksheet continues with several other intriguing numbers for students to explore. They must determine that the number 2 is twice the duration in minutes that Christopher held the dog Wellington after discovering him deceased. The number 120 represents the distance, in metres, that Christopher moved back when Mrs Shears commanded him to release Wellington. The number 8 is noted as the largest prime number within Christopher's knowledge. With the number 4, students are to link it to Christopher's belief about the variety of moods that dogs can exhibit. Lastly, the number 12 is to be associated with twice the estimated count of circular holes in Mr Jeavons' footwear. This worksheet not only encourages students to pay close attention to the text but also to apply their analytical skills in a literary context.