Worksheet on The Curious Incident: Neurodiversity and Dystopian Future
English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring neurodiversity within a dystopian future setting, focusing on creative writing and analytical tasks based on a scene summary from The Curious Incident.
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Worksheet on The Curious Incident: Neurodiversity and Dystopian Future
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Scene Summary and Context
In a dystopian future where society has become rigidly controlled and technology rules daily life, a young neurodiverse protagonist navigates this harsh world. The society dismisses individuality, and those who think differently are often marginalized or misunderstood. Amidst this setting, the protagonist seeks to find a place where their unique perspective is valued. The story highlights their struggles and resilience as they encounter oppressive systems designed to suppress diversity. Phrases like 'silenced voices' and 'fractured minds' hint at the underlying conflict between conformity and individuality. This scene underscores the importance of understanding neurodiversity in a world that favors uniformity over diversity. The protagonist’s journey emphasizes the need for acceptance and recognition of different ways of thinking, even in a bleak, authoritarian future.
1.
Identify one phrase from the summary that suggests societal suppression of individuality.
[2 marks]2.
What is the main challenge faced by the protagonist in this dystopian setting?
[2 marks]3.
Choose the correct option: Which phrase best indicates a conflict between conformity and individuality?
A) fractured minds
B) rigidly controlled
C) seeking acceptance
D) oppressive systems
AA) fractured minds
BB) rigidly controlled
CC) seeking acceptance
DD) oppressive systems
4.
Analyze how the phrase 'fractured minds' contributes to the theme of neurodiversity in the story.
[4 marks]5.
Create a brief description of a scene where the protagonist challenges the oppressive system. Use sensory details to enhance your description.
[6 marks]6.
Identify two literary techniques used in the scene summary and explain their effect.
[3 marks]7.
Imagine you are the protagonist. Write a short journal entry (5-7 sentences) expressing your feelings about living in this dystopian society.
[4 marks]8.
Based on the scene summary, suggest one change that could help society become more accepting of neurodiversity.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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