ANZAC Day Scavenger Hunt, Task Cards, Reading Comprehension Grade 3 & 4

ANZAC Day Scavenger Hunt – Reading Comprehension & Code-Breaking Fun!

Looking for an engaging and active way to introduce ANZAC Day in your classroom? This ANZAC Day Scavenger Hunt is the perfect mix of reading comprehension, movement, critical thinking, and mystery-solving that your students will love!

This fun-filled activity encourages students to move around the classroom while reading short passages, answering comprehension questions, and following a trail of clues to unlock a final 4-digit code. Each card contains a short reading passage, a code word, and a question that leads to the next card—making it an excellent front-loading activity to build background knowledge.

What Makes It So Effective?

• Combines literacy skills with interactive learning
• Reinforces reading for understanding and finding text evidence
• Involves mystery words and a final secret code to keep students engaged
• Perfect for Years 3–6 with no prior knowledge required

How It Works:

Students begin by reading a “secret mission” and selecting any task card to start with. The order doesn’t matter, as each card includes a question that points them to the next location. As they work through the cards, students collect code words, answer comprehension questions, and decode a final mystery phrase to unlock the 4-digit secret code.

You can hang the cards around the room, place them on desks, scatter them on the floor, or even hide them—it’s up to you how you want to set up the activity for maximum engagement!

Perfect For:

• Individual or partner work
• Literacy rotations
• Early finishers
• ANZAC Day-themed lessons
• Fun and meaningful review or content introduction

What’s Included:

✅ 10 Short ANZAC-Themed Reading Passages
✅ 10 Question Trails with Clue-Based Navigation
✅ Student Recording Sheet
✅ Student & Teacher Instructions
✅ Teacher Answer Key
✅ BONUS: Find-a-Word & Crossword Puzzle for fast finishers

Key Learning Benefits:

• Promotes active reading and comprehension
• Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving
• Encourages collaboration and communication
• Adds excitement and energy to your HASS and Literacy sessions

Note: This is a digital product. No physical materials will be sent. Print, cut, and you’re ready to go!

Get your students thinking, reading, moving, and excited to learn about ANZAC Day with this dynamic and educational scavenger hunt. A fantastic addition to your classroom for engaging history lessons with a twist!

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