The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 8 - Worksheet

In Lesson Eight's worksheet for 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time', students are tasked with a "Do Now Activity" that involves solving a crossword puzzle. The clues for this puzzle are drawn from Chapters 2 to 67 of the novel and are designed to test students' recall and understanding of key details about the characters and plot. Clues across include the surname of the reverend who will oversee Christopher's A Level Maths exam, the name of the street where Christopher resides with his father, and the name of Christopher's pet rat. Clues down require students to remember Christopher's surname, the name of Mrs Shears' dog, Christopher's main teacher's name, the type of formal warning Christopher received, his prime suspect in the investigation, his uncle's name, and Christopher's preferred type of number.

Following the crossword activity, the worksheet shifts to a "Learning Review" section, where students must reflect on the potential culprits behind the murder of Wellington, the dog. They are prompted to consider Mrs Shears, Mr Shears, Christopher’s Father, and any other suspects they believe could be relevant. For each character, students are required to provide evidence that might suggest their involvement in Wellington's death. This exercise not only encourages critical thinking and analysis of the text but also serves to deepen students' engagement with the narrative and its characters. It's a comprehensive activity that allows students to explore motives, character relationships, and plot development within the mystery at the heart of the story.