The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, chapters 67-73

Introduction: Observation skills. 

How good are your observation skills? Take a few moments to look carefully round the class. Then everyone in the class should shut their eyes. I will then ask some of you to describe, in as much detail as possible, one of the other people in the room. What kind of things did you choose to describe? What kind of things were missing or inaccurate?

After reading chapters 67-73 

Chapter 67: Why does Christopher go talk to his neighbours?

Have a look at Christopher's descriptions of people on his street in this chapter. What do you notice about his descriptions and his observation skills? Are they any different from yours?

Chapter 71: Why does Christopher find the term 'special needs' ridicolous?

Chapter 73: What do you learn about Christopher's parents' relationship in this chapter?

Extra activity: 

Christopher’s list of his ‘behavioural problems’ is one of many lists in the book. What kind of different lists can people make? What are they for?

Write a list which would tell people something about you. You could use one of the suggestions that follow, or think of your own idea. – Your top ten favourite television programmes. – What you have in your bag. – Five essential points for understanding your family...