The New Years Eve in Times Square Escape Room will take students on a mission all while getting a history lesson of Times Square and how it became synonymous with New Year’s Eve and the infamous ball drop. This escape room is engaging and focuses on reading comprehension, critical thinking, peer collaboration, & problem solving skills.
 
Students will practice close reading skills by reading & rereading a passage several times to find answers and complete 6 different challenges. The best part…NO PREP for teachers. JUST PRINT & GO!
 
This activity can be used for partner activities, anticipatory sets, sub plans, extension activities, early-finishers, stations, or independent work. How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you. You my also choose to do one challenge per day or complete them all in one or two class periods.
 
What’s Included?
 
Printable PDF pages with Link to Google® Slides version
CHALLENGE #1 –Matching
CHALLENGE #2 – True or False
CHALLENGE #3 – Multiple Choice
CHALLENGE #4 – Paragraph Maze
CHALLENGE #5 – Crossword Decoding Puzzle
CHALLENGE #6 – Logic Grid Puzzle
Student Answer Sheet (2 sheets per page)
Answer Keys
Teacher Directions
Student Directions
 
Why choose this escape room?
No Prep
Print and Go
Cross-Curricular
No Prior Knowledge Needed
Highly Engaging
No Locks or Props Needed
No Envelopes to Stuff or Crazy Shapes to Cut Out
 
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