Mod B – Analysis & Essay Plan on Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time

Resource Description

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Rubric Summary:
Develop an informed understanding, knowledge and appreciation of a substantial text.
Explore information, ideas, attitudes and values that are communicated in and through the text and examine and reflect on the ways in which the content, form and language of the text have been composed and assembled.
Engage in extensive exploration and interpretation of the text and the ways the composer portrays people, ideas and events in the text.

Rubric Concepts/Key Terms:
Perspective, Point of View, Style
Perspective = How one sees and experiences things, helps to challenge, confirm or modify personal beliefs and values through alternative views.
Point of View = The narrator or characters view which informs the reader, the composer can choose the lens for the reader aka the narrative voice.
Style = How the composer communicates the ideas, includes a number of language technique combined to affect the audience and deepen the understanding of the chosen emotion and idea.

Genre: Crime/Fiction

Possible Themes:
Difficulties with comprehending the world and others
Logical thinking and Intellectual abilities
The desire to have control
Isolation
Discomfort with lies
The impact of difference on family dynamics
Human Connection