Chapter 7: Many Ways to See the World Exam-Style Questions – Higher Level exam style questions
Themes in a novel can be best explained by analysing key moments. Explain the extent to which you agree/disagree with this statement, with reference to two key moments.
Exam Tips In an exam situation you will be rewarded if your answer: v Names your studied novel and its author. v Specifies a theme in the novel. v Outlines the events of a key moment and clearly states how the key moment illustrates the theme.
v Uses relevant references and quotations from the key moment.
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7.9 Drama Extract: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon and Simon Stephens
COMMUNICATION
Learning Intentions In this section you will … ✓ Read a drama extract. ✓ Carry out a short piece of research. ✓ Practise exam-style questions.
MANAGING MYSELF LITERACY
BEING CREATIVE Before Reading
Research You are about to read an extract from a play (adapted from a novel) about Christopher, a 15-year-old boy with autism who sets out to solve the murder of his neighbour’s dog.
(a) A definition for autism that you can clearly explain. (b) Examples of the challenges that people with autism face. (c) Some ideas for how you could be helpful around someone with autism. Report back to your class.
