The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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Slide 1 - Slide

Today's lesson:
- Discuss the book
- Quiz questions
- Open ended questions

Slide 2 - Slide

Hoe ziet het SE er uit?
24 meerkeuzevragen over het boek in het Engels.
Gaat over feitelijke gebeurtenissen, 

6 open vragen over het boek in het Nederlands.
Zijn meer inzichtelijke vragen: leg uit dat ... .

Slide 3 - Slide

I have read the book
A
Yes
B
No

Slide 4 - Quiz

What did you
think of the book?
(one word)

Slide 5 - Mind map

What is the name of the main character in the book?

Slide 6 - Open question

Book: Part 1
Finding Wellington
Writing of the book
The investigation
Father's reaction
Good days and bad days

Slide 7 - Slide

Which colors does Christopher dislike?
A
Red and blue
B
Pink and purple
C
Yellow and brown
D
Green and black

Slide 8 - Quiz

Why does the police officer arrest Christopher at the murder scene?
A
Christopher hits the police officer
B
Christopher is trespassing on Mrs. Shears’s property
C
Christopher has been reported missing
D
Christopher is a suspect in the crime

Slide 9 - Quiz

What does Christopher confess after finding Wellington?
A
He wishes he didn't have to interact with people.
B
He found Wellington's dead body strangely thrilling.
C
He detests his father and mother.
D
He can't determine emotions from faces.

Slide 10 - Quiz

What happens when Christopher is touched or shouted at?
A
He shuts down and tries to block out sound.
B
He attacks the person who touched him or shouted at him.
C
He cries, rolling himself into a ball and sobbing.
D
He runs away, waving his arms and screaming.

Slide 11 - Quiz

What kind of day will it be if Christopher sees four yellow cars in a row?
A
Good day
B
Super good day
C
Snow day
D
Black day

Slide 12 - Quiz

Which test does Christopher want to be the first at his school to take?
A
Swim the English Channel
B
The A-level math exam
C
Visit Madagascar
D
Play Romania in football

Slide 13 - Quiz

Book: Part 2
Mrs. Alexander
Siobhan
Father finds the book
Mother's letters

Slide 14 - Slide

Who is Siobhan?
A
Christopher’s teacher at school
B
Father’s coworker
C
Christopher’s invigilator
D
Mother’s maiden name

Slide 15 - Quiz

Does Christopher trust Mrs. Alexander?
A
Yes
B
No

Slide 16 - Quiz

Where does Father take Christopher to apologize for their fight?
A
Willesden Junction
B
Shakespeare’s Globe
C
Grimpen Mire
D
Twycross Zoo

Slide 17 - Quiz

Where does Christopher find the letters from Mother?
A
The mail box
B
Father’s shirt box
C
His special food box
D
The garden shed

Slide 18 - Quiz

How does Christopher say he feels after reading the letter?
A
Disappointed and scared
B
Excited, but reluctant to jump to conclusions
C
Nervous and anxious
D
Excited, but confused about the letter's meaning

Slide 19 - Quiz

Book: Part 3
Sleeping in the garden
Swindon Station
London Tubes
Toby and the train accident
Mother and Mr. Shears

Slide 20 - Slide

Where does Christopher spend the night after Father confesses to killing Wellington?
A
At Mrs. Alexander’s house
B
In Father’s closet
C
Behind the garden shed
D
In the kitchen airing cupboard

Slide 21 - Quiz

How does Christopher get to the station?
A
His teacher Sobian brings him there.
B
He takes the bus.
C
He asks directions from a stranger and runs
D
He uses a map of Swindon.

Slide 22 - Quiz

How does Christopher say he uses his memory?
A
He scans it to see if he knows people.
B
He uses it to solve complicated math problems.
C
He scans it to get through difficult situations.
D
He uses it to write his book.

Slide 23 - Quiz

In Christopher's opinion, how do people demonstrate love?
A
They encourage each other to achieve their goals.
B
They give each other advice about their problems.
C
They help each other and tell each other the truth.
D
They talk about likes and dislikes.

Slide 24 - Quiz

What did NOT happen at the tube station in London?
A
Toby ran away from Christopher
B
Christopher almost got hit by a train
C
Christopher screamed at all strangers in the station.
D
Christopher was there for 5 hours in a panic.

Slide 25 - Quiz

Book: Ending
Mother and father
Appartment Swindon
New pet dog: Sandy

Slide 26 - Slide

At the end of the novel, what does Father give to Christopher?
A
A hug
B
The keys to his van
C
A puppy
D
The book he took from Christopher

Slide 27 - Quiz

At the end of the novel, Christopher is hopeful for the future for all but which of the following reasons?
A
Because he went to London on his own
B
Because he has gotten into university
C
Because he solved Wellington’s murder
D
Because he wrote a book

Slide 28 - Quiz

Open ended questions
In het Nederlands gevraagd én beantwoorden. 


Bijvoorbeeld:
     Wat betekenen deze drie symbolen voor Christopher?


Slide 29 - Slide

Hoe weet je dat Christopher autistisch is? Geef drie voorbeelden uit het boek.

Slide 30 - Open question

Done!

Any questions?

Slide 31 - Slide