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Restart Breakout Edu

5/18/2018

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Literacy Breakout Edu's are one of my favorite uses of game based learning. I've been creating Breakout Edu's over different novels and this one is tied to the book Restart by Gordon Korman. 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 Restart by Gordon Korman

Game Name: Restart

Game Designer: Stephanie Laird @LairdLearning, LairdLearning.com

Content Areas: Reading

Recommended Ages: 3rd-6th grade

Ideal Group Size: Whole Class

Suggested Time: 30-40 minutes

Story:
While recording Brenden’s newest viral video idea, “Dog Walker in Rollerblades,” the group came across a box with several locks. Wondering what was inside, Chase and Brenden wanted to solve the clues, but realized video club was about to begin, and they have 10 dogs to return! Can you help Chase and Brenden by solving the clues and unlocking the box before they return? You have 30 minutes to unlock the box. Your time starts now. 

Lock Combinations:
  • 3-Digit Lock ​ 982   (Solved using the film strips)
  • 4-Digit Lock 8263 (Solved using text messages and map)
  • ABC Lock  START (Solved using the bold letters in the quote on the cipher wheel)
  • Directional Lock  ←←↓→ ↑ (Solved using the cipher wheel and questions)
  • Key Lock  Taped to a football (Solved using the decoder lens and red clue)

Setup Instructions:
  1. Print out all clue cards
  2. Cut apart and put together the cipher wheel
  3. You'll use invisible ink to write the following numbers on the back of the film strips: Write 9 on the "How to Clean Your Tricycle;" 8 on "Leaf Man;" and 2 on "One Man Band).​
  4. Cut apart film strip pieces that have the words on them. 
  5. Place flashlight and cipher wheel in small breakout box. Lock with the key lock.​
  6. Place the film strip pieces and the map in another small box. Lock this with the ABC lock.
  7. Hide all clues and decoder lens around the room.
  8. Tape the key to the football
  9. Using the hasp, the directional lock, the 3 digit lock, and the 4 digit lock, lock the Breakout Box.

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. ​Decoder Lens
  2. Football
  3. UV Pen
  4. UV Flashlight
  5. 2 small breakout boxes or bags

CCSS:  RL.1, RL.2, RL.3
22 Comments
Nanette
1/30/2019 09:06:41 am

Hi! I would LOVE a copy of this BreakOut if you are willing to share. I just finished "Restart" with my 5th graders and this looks fabulous!

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Thi
4/4/2019 05:23:50 pm

Good afternoon!
We are reading Restart for a mother-son book club. I would love a copy of your BreakOut if you're able to share. They would love this!

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Jenny Erickson
5/7/2019 04:15:52 pm

Can I get a copy of this breakout? My students are almost finished with the novel and would love to complete a breakout based on the novel Thanks

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Sarah
6/21/2019 01:39:56 pm

I would appreciate a copy of this Breakout. We will be reading Restart in Summer School, and this will be highly engaging. Thank you!

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Cathy Emerick
8/5/2019 12:56:51 pm

For summer reading, I picked "Restart" as a choice for students to read. This would be a great activity to complete. Could I get a copy?
Thank you.

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Carolyn Johnson
8/7/2019 08:39:30 pm

This looks like FUN....Restart will be my first novel of the year! Will you be willing to share this activity, please?

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Vicky
8/20/2019 09:52:52 pm

Hi, your activity looks super fun. I am currently reading Restart with my 6th grade group and this would be a fun activity when we finish. I would love a copy.

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Jenn
9/8/2019 10:24:39 am

Hi - we are going to read restart in my grade 5 class and I would love a copy of possible- thank you and amazing work!!

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PK
10/22/2019 08:22:04 pm

I would love a copy of your Restart Breakout. I will use it with the students participating in Battle of the Books as it is a selected reading. I would be interested in any of your literary Breakouts that are middle school and up. Thank you for sharing.

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Jessica Settles
11/24/2019 07:37:00 pm

I am a teacher and I just finished this book. I would love to do this breakout with my students! It looks awesome! Thanks!

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Debbie Leonard link
12/3/2019 12:37:43 pm

Our Middle School has used Restart for One School, One Book school wide reading. We are having a Reading Celebration soon. Would love to have a copy of this Breakout for our students/teachers to use as a station.

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Pat
1/15/2020 07:46:07 am

I just finished this book as a read aloud and would love to do this activity as a recap for my students, are you willing to share?
Thanks :)

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Jennifer McGinnis
1/31/2020 01:42:27 pm

Hi! I am a librarian and our students are reading Restart for the Rebecca Caudill for the Illinois reading program.

I would LOVE to use this breakout box for them in the library to keep them engaged in reading for this program. Can I please get a copy of it?

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Kelsey Simpkins
2/5/2020 10:11:57 am

Can I get a copy please? :)

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Kali Coffey
10/14/2020 06:47:57 am

Hey! I would love a copy of this! I am reading this now with my students!

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HHanson
12/4/2020 11:33:03 am

This is great! Could I get a copy of this?

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Vicki Lyall
2/4/2021 08:09:36 pm

I would love a copy! Thank you!

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Matthew link
5/11/2021 12:57:02 pm

Hi!, I would like a copy of this activity! Looks great.

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Bobby Straka
10/22/2021 12:21:17 pm

I would love to try this with my 3rd grade enrichment group reading Restart! Thanks

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Katie Sheraden
10/29/2021 10:47:49 am

Our 6th grade class would love to work on this breakout box. Is it available for purchase?

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Angie Nesbit link
10/29/2021 01:14:41 pm

Could I get a copy of your breakout room

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Nicole Jones
2/10/2022 03:18:14 pm

Can I get a copy of this Breakout? I am doing a Restart book club with my 4th graders!

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