This comprehensive novel study for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a complete instructional unit designed to support thoughtful, engaging, and accessible instruction while reducing planning time for teachers. Ideal for middle and high school classrooms, this resource guides students through Mark Haddon’s powerful coming-of-age novel while strengthening reading comprehension, literary analysis, and critical thinking skills.
As students follow Christopher’s journey to solve one mystery, they uncover deeper truths about family, independence, and perspective. The novel’s blend of emotion, humor, and suspense creates meaningful opportunities for discussion and reflection, making it an excellent text for character study and thematic analysis.
This Unit Plan Bundle includes a variety of before, during, and after reading activities as well as a final assessment, providing teachers with flexibility while maintaining instructional cohesion. Answer keys are included for all components, making implementation simple and efficient.
Students will explore the novel through a range of scaffolded activities, including
(1) Before Reading Lesson
(2) Chapter Questions
(3) After Reading Activities
(4) Idioms Activity
(5) One Pager Project
(6) Final Test
Reading comprehension and discussion questions are organized by chapter numbers and page numbers to support precise text-based analysis. Page references correspond to ISBN 1-4000-3271-7.
This unit balances analytical thinking, discussion-based learning, and creative response, allowing teachers to differentiate instruction while maintaining academic rigor. With a strong emphasis on point of view, character development, and understanding diverse perspectives, this novel study supports meaningful classroom conversations and deeper literary understanding.