The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time: Characters

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Welcome to English, H3!
What to do:
1. Put your phone in the pouch.
2. Have your books ready.
3. Put your stationery on your desk.
4. Let's begin!

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Welcome to English, H3!
What to do:
1. Put your phone in the pouch.
2. Have your books ready.
3. Put your stationery on your desk.
4. Let's begin!

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Welcome to English, H3!
What to do:
1. Put your phone in the pouch.
2. Have your books ready.
3. Put your stationery on your desk.
4. Let's begin!
Jennifer Elsa
H3C
Emily
Isa Sophie Vl
Sophie Kl Defne
Caitlin Lieke
Elin Noelle
Keano
Lotus Sarah
Shawn Ami
Jesse
Justin Tymek
Sophie Ku Nikita
  Tijs Damine
Zaneta Jort
Board
Board

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Welcome to English, H3!
What to do:
1. Put your phone in the pouch.
2. Have your books ready.
3. Put your stationery on your desk.
4. Let's begin!
H3C
Justin Tymek
Emily
Sophie Kl Defne
Isa Sophie Vl
Elin Noelle
Jennifer Elsa
Caitlin Lieke
Keano
Lotus Sarah
Shawn Ami
Jesse
Sophie Ku Nikita
  Tijs Damine
Zaneta Jort
Board
Board

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time: Characters

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

In this lesson we'll...
read from the book
learn about the importance of characters in a story
learn details about main characters
do a quiz

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Let's read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time




  • Note down  words you don't know
timer
10:00

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Do you remember some of the main characters?

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Main Characters
Christopher Boone
Ed Boone
Judy Boone 
Siobhan
Mrs Shears
Mr Shears 
Mrs Alexander 

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Told Christopher about his mother's relationship with Mr Shears.
The owner of the dog named Wellington. Wellington was killed.
Told Christopher that his mother had died.
Likes maths and doesn't like lies.
Helps Christopher understand the world around him
Siobhan
Christopher
Mrs Alexander
Ed Boone
Mrs Shears

Slide 10 - Sleepvraag

Why is character development (onwikkeling) important?
  • Makes the story interesting  
  • Encourages introspection.
  •  Represent the complexity of human beings.  
  • Their transformations let us witness personal growth/change 
  • Challenge what we see as normal
  • Relatable characters help us see the human experience.
  •  Teaching us valuable lessons and inspiring us 
  •  Makes us feel connected  through their challenges




https://edubirdie.com/examples/the-significance-of-character-development-in-literature/

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Quiz
Chapters 29-59

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Why does Christopher find people confusing?
A
He doesn't like them.
B
They look very different to one another.
C
He can't remember their names easily.
D
They have a lot of facial expressions and use metaphors when they speak.

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

How does Christopher decide what sort of day it's going to be?
A
He checks the weather forecast.
B
It depends how he feels when he gets up in the morning.
C
He looks at the colours of cars.
D
He asks his therapist.

Slide 14 - Quizvraag

What did Mr Boone tell Christopher about what happened to Mrs Boone?
A
That she had moved away.
B
That she was now with Mr Shears.
C
He didn't tell Christopher anything.
D
That she had died of a heart attack.

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

Christopher felt happy after returning from Mrs Shears because...
A
she had been kind and helpful.
B
he was being a detective and finding things out.
C
she showed him the shed and murder weapon
D
he had disobeyed his father.

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

Who do you think it is who killed Wellington the dog? Please give a reason.

Slide 17 - Open vraag

Let's read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time




  • Read until chapter 83
  • Note down  words you don't know
timer
12:00

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

Examining the Characters 

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

Inability to imagine others' thoughts/feelings. Understands he is a bit different. Starts learning to be more assertive, independent and confident.
Loving but impatient. Great difficulty in coping with Christopher's needs. Unstable/volatile.
Angry when stressed. Dutiful yet frustrated. Feels torn. The relationship with Christopher deteriorates, then improves again.
Has a complicated relationship with the Boone family. Was close to them for a while but things changed. Christopher doesn't quite understand the relationship.
A stable, understanding and supportive figure. 
Kind and realistic. Has good intentions. Motivates Christopher's self-confidence and his desire to be more independent.
Christopher
Ed (dad)
Judy(mum)
Mrs Shears
Sioban
Mrs Alexander

Slide 20 - Sleepvraag

Which character can you identify with most? Please explain.

Slide 21 - Open vraag