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

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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!

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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!

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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!
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
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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!
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

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

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During this lesson we'll...
  • Check some exercises.
  • Read literature
  • Understand themes in a novel and give examples 



Slide 6 - Slide

Let's check
Preposition exercises 29,30
Vocabulary Exercise 23


Slide 7 - Slide

Why are themes important in a novel?
  • Shows the message the book gives.
  • The author usually comments about important topics through themes.
  • For example, human nature, life, or society.

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Themes: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
  • Having a social disorder- its impact on daily life.
  • Logic- observing, analysing and understanding.
  • Independence- young people trying to find their roles in life.
  • Subjectivity- a person's unique perspective.
  • Disorder of life- Christopher's need for order vs complexity of life and relationships.
  • Loss-how people cope with it.




Slide 9 - Slide

Lets read....
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Think about the theme 'having a social disorder'. Give examples on how it is shown in the book.
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Slide 11 - Open question

Give an example where Christpher uses logic.

Slide 12 - Open question

How is the novel subjective?
A
It is told by a narrator who gives a general overview.
B
It is told ny Christopher in a way, in which most people commonly make sense of such events.
C
I don't think it is subjective.
D
It is told from Christopher's perspective, the way he sees and understands the world around him.

Slide 13 - Quiz

Think about the theme 'the disorder of life'. Give some examples complex issues in the novel.

Slide 14 - Open question