Worksheet on The Curious Incident - Neurodiversity
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A worksheet covering The Curious Incident with a focus on neurodiversity for GCSE students.
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Worksheet on The Curious Incident - Neurodiversity
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Scene Summary and Context
In this segment of The Curious Incident, Christopher recounts his daily routines and reactions to different sensory stimuli. The narrative reveals his reliance on routines and structured thinking, highlighting characteristics associated with autism spectrum disorder. The author employs precise, straightforward language to mirror Christopher's logical thought process, often contrasting his internal experiences with external situations. For example, phrases like 'I find it difficult to understand how people can be so complicated' denote his perspective on social interactions. The scene explores Christopher's attempts to navigate a world that often appears unpredictable and overwhelming to him, emphasizing themes of understanding and acceptance. This depiction invites readers to consider the diversity of neurocognitive experiences, using minimal yet impactful description to create an authentic portrayal. The phrase 'I feel like I am in a different world' encapsulates his sense of disconnection but also his unique way of experiencing reality.
1.
What does the phrase 'I find it difficult to understand how people can be so complicated' suggest about Christopher's perspective?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used when the author describes Christopher’s reliance on routines.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the phrase 'I feel like I am in a different world' helps to develop the character's sense of disconnection.
4.
What is the significance of contrasting Christopher’s internal thoughts with the external environment in this scene?
[3 marks]5.
Identify and explain one literary device used in the phrase 'I find it difficult to understand how people can be so complicated'.
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Hyperbole
Cc) Direct statement
Dd) Irony
6.
How does the author’s choice of language reflect Christopher’s logical and precise way of thinking?
[2 marks]7.
Describe how the scene's structure helps depict Christopher’s internal experience.
[3 marks]8.
In what ways does this scene exemplify themes of neurodiversity?
[3 marks]9.
Create a brief reflective paragraph discussing how an author’s language choices can foster empathy for neurodiverse characters.
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- 12/31/2025
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