Description
The Veterans Day Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, and answering questions! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the history of Veterans Day, World War I, Remembrance Day, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The Veterans Day Escape Room is a great reading comprehension activity with a twist of fun that has students deciphering codes. The codes include ciphers, morse code, cryptograms, Polybius squares, and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues.
Many students know they have a day off from school…but do they know why? Do they really know what Veterans Day means? Do they understand the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?
What’s Included?
- 4 Reading Passages
- 4 Puzzle Phrases to Decode
- 4 Decoders
- 4 Differentiated Decoders
- 10 Multiple Choice Questions
- Teacher Instructions
- Answer Key
- Hint Guides – How To Decode
- Completion Signs
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Skills Used:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Peer Collaboration
- Problem Solving
To prevent students from simply decoding the puzzles, ALL questions need to be answered correctly in order to solve the final code. This ensures understanding!
Benefits of Use:
- No Prep
- Print and Go
- Cross-Curricular
- Highly Engaging
- No Locks Needed
- No silly envelopes to stuff
- No fancy shapes to cut out
Give students a chance to decode puzzles, move around the room, and read passages, all while actively learning! Students will work in pairs (or individually) and race against the clock. A friendly competition always increases engagement. No prior knowledge is needed. Each code will reveal interesting facts about the topic.
Puzzle Types:
- Cryptogram
- Morse Code
- PigPen Cipher
- Polybius Square
Options for Use:
- Anticipatory Sets
- Unit Review
- Early Finishers
- Gallery Walk
- Stations
- Sub Plans
- Rewards
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Stephanie M. –
I use this as a fun activity with my higher level reading intervention group.
Teresa W. –
My students enjoyed this escape room for Veterans Day. It was quick to set up!
Amy S. –
Escape Rooms are always a fan favorite for my students and this one didn’t disappoint.
Brittany M. –
The Veterans Day Escape Room – Reading Comprehension November Activity is a seasonal literacy resource that blends patriotic learning with puzzle‑style engagement. Students work through challenges that require close reading, text evidence, and problem‑solving, all themed around honoring veterans.
Puppy Face Designs –
Great resource! It was helpful, easy to use, and worked well in my classroom. My students were engaged, and it made planning and instruction much easier. Thank you for creating such a useful product!
Suzie W. –
This is just what I was looking for. Thanks for the time-saver!
IN MY TEACHER ERA OFFICIAL –
I highly recommend this resource. This is something I will use again and again.
Kimberly G. –
Perfect addition to my current lessons, and added the additional reading I needed. Plus, students love escape rooms! Thank you for your hard work!
emma A. –
this was a great way for students to work together and learn about Veteran’s Day
Kim C. –
Engaging and memorable activity to honor Veterans Day with English activities.
Samantha B. –
A great supplement to what I was already doing! Thanks so much!
Katrenia L. –
I really enjoyed the passages, they were filled with so much information. My students were challenged and they had to learn to work as a team and rely on each others thinking to crack the codes. At the end I connected the tasks to what the military would be required to do. We loved this resource. I also thought it was cute that the students were so excited to punch in the code, even if it was a piece of paper on the wall. They were excited!
Michelle Chamberlain –
This was a fantastic resource to use in honor of Veterans Day! It sparked meaningful conversations in the classroom. My students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of the day while participating in thoughtful and creative activities. A perfect blend of education, reflection, and appreciation—thank you for such a well-crafted and impactful resource!
Olivia Braunworth –
Great resource to use in honor of Veterans Day- highly engaging!
Esther S. –
My students and I loved using this resource during class!
Anne L. –
This was an excellent resource and easy to implement!
Jessica F. –
My students loved this activity. I plan to continue using it with future classes.
TY C. –
Excellent activity to help remember the ones that served in war.
Ashley E. –
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Abigail S. –
This was a great activity for my students! It was easy to use, well-organized, and kept them engaged from start to finish. I especially appreciated how it reinforced key concepts in a fun and interactive way. Would definitely recommend to other teachers!