Teach The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon with confidence using this comprehensive Novel Study Unit. Designed to save teachers valuable planning time, this resource includes a 48-page printable student booklet and a sample teacher’s unit plan—everything you need to deliver an engaging and structured text study without the stress of creating materials from scratch.
Suitable for Years 7–10 (ages 11–16), this unit works perfectly for whole-class novel studies, literature circles, guided reading, independent analysis, or homeschool English lessons.
Why Teachers Love This Curious Incident Novel Study
Complete & Ready-to-Use: Covers comprehension, literary analysis, creative response, and essay writing.
Time-Saving: No need to search for worksheets or plan out the sequence—it’s all here.
Flexible: Use across a 6-week program, or shorten to fit a 4-week schedule.
Inclusive & Thought-Provoking: Helps students explore identity, family, and resilience while offering insights into the perspective of an autistic protagonist.
What is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time About?
The novel follows Christopher Boone, a teenager with autism, who uncovers painful family secrets after discovering his father has lied about his mother’s death. As Christopher searches for the truth, he must confront his fears and navigate an overwhelming world, learning about independence, trust, and perseverance along the way.
What’s Included in the Student Booklet?
Webquest on author Mark Haddon
Character file templates
Setting and context activities
Comprehension questions with answers (covering key events, ideas, and themes)
Creative writing task
Themes and symbols pages
Language techniques activities
Observing the text and close reading practice
Big Ideas discussion pages
Interview and presentation task
Essay structure and planning support
Sample teacher’s unit plan
What You Get
48-page printable student booklet for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Sample teacher’s plan with a flexible, structured teaching guide
This Curious Incident Novel Study is ideal for text analysis and essay preparation, giving students the tools to read critically, think deeply, and write with confidence. It also pairs seamlessly with my Text Response Essay Writing Unit for a complete literature program.
Everything you need to teach The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time—ready to print, easy to use, and designed to save you hours of preparation.
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Years 7-19
38 pages
6 weeks study
