Crenshaw Breakout Edu

I've been creating Breakout Edu's over different novels and this one is tied to the book Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate. Let me know if you would like a copy of this Breakout, or any of the other ones I've created.

Literacy Breakout Edu over Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate. 

Game Name: Crenshaw's Jelly Beans

Game Designer: Stephanie Laird @LairdLearning, LairdLearning.com

Content Areas: Reading

Recommended Ages: 3rd-6th grade

Ideal Group Size: Whole Class

Suggested Time: 45 minutes

Story:
Crenshaw needs your help! To keep Marisol from eating his purple jelly beans, he locked them in the Breakout Edu box in Jackson’s keepsake bag. The problem is, Crenshaw has been busy helping Jackson and forgot the lock combinations! Thankfully, Crenshaw left clues in order to figure out the combination and needs you to help solve the clues and unlock the box. You have 45 minutes to solve the clues, so work together, problem solve, and breakout the Jelly Beans. Your time starts now!

Lock Combinations:

• 3-Digit Lock  132
• 4-Digit Lock  2015
• ABC Lock  TRUTH
• Directional Lock  ￬￬￪￪￩
• Key Lock  Hidden Inside The House on East 88th Street
• Color clock  Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, White

Setup Instructions:

1. Print out all clue cards
2. Cut out the cardboard sign clues (I’d Rather Be Fishing) and on the back of each clue, write one number for the answer 2015 in invisible ink.
3. Tape the key in the book The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber. Place book somewhere in the room.
4. Place red decoder lens near the box.
5. Cut the “Enjoy the magic around you” clue into six pieces (or into a puzzle)
6. Hide all clue cards around the room
7. Hide the flashlight around the room.
8. Using the hasp, lock the Breakout Box with the directional lock, word lock, 3 digit lock, 4 digit lock, color lock, and key lock on the hasp.

Reflection Questions:

1. How did your group utilize each individual’s strengths?
2. How did you contribute to your team?
3. Did everyone in your group have an opportunity to contribute?
4. Describe a moment in the game when your team worked well together.
5. How could your group have been more effective?

Additional Requirements: 

1. Borrow a copy of The House on East 88th Street from your library
2. Decoder Lens

CCSS:  RL.1, RL.2, RL.3

Crenshaw Clues