The Valentine's Day History Escape Room will take students on a mission all while learning about the history of Valentine's Day. 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 (or send digitally) & GO!
 
This activity can be used for Valentine's Day, partner activities, 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 – Fill in the Blank Paragraph Match
CHALLENGE #5 – Crossword Decoding Puzzle
CHALLENGE #6 – Mystery Words
Student Answer Sheet
Answer Keys
Teacher Directions
Student Directions
 
***PLEASE NOTE: There is a short paragraph in the passage that includes the Christian relation to Valentine's Day. Here is the paragraph for your reference:
 
Fast forward to the 5th century AD, when Christianity was on the rise. The Church, wanting to replace pagan customs, declared February 14th a feast day for Saint Valentine, a martyred figure. But who was this Valentine? Historians aren't exactly sure. Some believe he was a priest who secretly wed couples against the emperor's wishes, while others think he sent a loving message signed "from your Valentine" before his execution. Regardless, the association with love stuck.
 
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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