This resource contains a beautifully illustrated version of the Fable, and it has been followed up with Google Form and Prowise activities.

I have created worksheets which are perfect for use in Literacy centres. This is a massive resource and guaranteed to keep your students very busy for at least a week.

I would strongly recommend exploring YouTube to find another version of the story and encourage your students to compare and contrast the two versions of the story as a follow up activity

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Mission Objective (Escape the room)

The king of the Jungle, our friend the Lion, is about to get into some serious trouble

In order for him to escape, you must use read the story and use your knowledge of grammar to help you answer the riddles.

There are a number of riddles for you to solve and the lion can’t escape until you can give the answer to all 5 of them.

Solve the problems and be sure to record each answer so that you can answer the riddles.

Once all riddles are complete, you will free the lion from the hunters

You must hurry so that he doesn’t end up having to go and perform in the circus.

Help our little hero, the mouse, to save the day.

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR MISSION

What is an escape room?

•An Escape room is a puzzle game in which students solve riddles and puzzles and find clues to finish tasks. In this Escape Room students solve puzzles to receive reward cards.

•No, there is not actually a room that is locked-although you could set up your event in that way.

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Setting up the activity

•Read through all the teacher directions. Copy the code sheet, puzzles,and answer sheets.

•How much time will it take to prep? It takes me about 30 minutes to copy, laminate, and set up. Less time if you have the sheets already printed an laminated before hand.

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How does it work?

Divide your class into teams. Each team will have the clue sheets and the first puzzle to start .

Explain that the first clue will have a riddle to solve, and they can move on to the next one once it is solved. The aim is to complete all 5 puzzles

It is important to keep track of each team, and the puzzle that they are up to

The team that unlocks the 5 puzzles and the hidden code first will be declared the winners. The offer of a prize is up to your discretion.

What is Included?

•A set of printable workcards and Puzzles

•Master code sheet (1 for each group)

•A PowerPoint version of the game

•A Google forms version of the game (see the links on the next page)

How to set up the activity

•Print a master code sheet for each group or pair, and a set of workcards if using a printed version

•Give students the link to the Google forms version if you are going to be using iPads to complete this activity

•Print award certificates and achievement keys for each puzzle.

Plastic bags to keep activity sheets in, and placed around the room

•Students have a pack each of all of the worksheets and they will get a new puzzle/challenge each time that they complete the puzzle and show the final result to the teacher. (Teacher has the master sheets to double check answers)

How long will this activity take?

This activity would easily take an hour to complete, depending on the skills and abilities of the students. I would recommend working in groups no smaller than 4, so that they can divide the challenge tasks up between them, or they can have designated roles

1.Code breaker – who looks up the symbol and completes it on the answer sheet

2.IT responder who records the correct answers into the Google forms document

3. Grammar experts who take on the task of completing the activities.

4.I strongly suggest that these roles are rotated throughout the activity.

You will receive a zip file with PDF and PowerPoint versions of both worsheets and the Escape the room activity, that has links to Google Drive and PROWISE activities. A massive bundle suitable for grades 1, 2-3

GOOGLE VERSION

There is a Google forms version of the game for you to use with iPads and on the IWB with your students for more engagement.

This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

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