They have a lot of facial expressions and use metaphors when they speak.
Slide 13 - Quiz
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 - Quiz
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 - Quiz
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 - Quiz
Who do you think it is who killed Wellington the dog? Please give a reason.
Slide 17 - Open question
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 - Slide
Examining the Characters
Slide 19 - Slide
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 - Drag question
Which character can you identify with most? Please explain.