The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 7 - Worksheet

In Lesson Seven of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" study, students are challenged with a "Do Now Activity" that requires them to answer questions about the book without using the words 'yes' or 'no'. This activity tests their comprehension and encourages them to think more deeply about the text. For instance, they are asked if Christopher discovered Wellington, the dog, deceased on Mrs Shears' front lawn, or if he is mathematically gifted. They must also consider whether Christopher was apprehended for assaulting a police officer, if contemplation of the physical universe provides him with a sense of security, and if his father's profession is a heating engineer. Additional questions probe into the circumstances of Christopher's mother's death, Mrs Shears' role post that event, any potential secrets she may be keeping, Christopher's personal system for assessing the quality of his days, and his effectiveness as a narrator.

Following the initial activity, the worksheet transitions to a "Learning Review" where students are presented with images that relate to events from Chapters 61 and 67 of the novel. They are tasked with connecting each image to specific elements of the story, thereby demonstrating their understanding of the text's content and themes. This exercise not only reinforces their recall of narrative details but also encourages them to interpret symbolic representations and consider the significance of various plot points within the broader context of the novel.