Australia, UK, USA & Germany Christmas Comparison Escape Room Grades 5 & 6

Australia, UK, USA & Germany Christmas Comparison Escape Room
Take your students on a festive mission around the classroom with this Print-and-Go Escape Room, designed especially for Grades 5 and 6! As students explore how Christmas is celebrated in Australia, the UK, the USA, and Germany, they’ll read a high-interest comprehension passage, answer text-based questions, and decode clues to unlock a final 4-digit ALPHA code.

This fun and educational activity helps students practise close reading, critical thinking, and evidence-based answers—all wrapped up in one engaging classroom challenge.

What’s Inside:

✏️ 1 Informational Reading Passage

✏️ 4 Unique Challenges

✏️ Optional Student Recording Sheet

✏️ Easy-to-Follow Teacher Instructions

✏️ Complete Answer Key

✏️ Lockable PDF for ease of use

Skills Students Will Use:

✔️ Reading Comprehension
✔️ Critical Thinking
✔️ Citing Text Evidence
✔️ Collaboration & Teamwork
✔️ Problem Solving

No prior knowledge is required—students can find all the answers in the passage! This makes it a perfect front-loading activity to introduce vocabulary and concepts, or to build background knowledge for your holiday or cultural celebrations unit.

Challenge Breakdown:

Challenge 1: Make a Match
Match key vocabulary with definitions to reveal a mystery word and number clue.

Challenge 2: Adding Truths
Determine which statements are true or false based on the passage. Add the values of all true statements to uncover the next number.

Challenge 3: Missing Letters
Answer multiple-choice questions correctly to find the next number clue.

Challenge 4: Which Paragraph?
Identify the correct paragraph for each statement to reveal the final number in the code.

Note: All answers must be correct to solve the final ALPHA code—ensuring deep understanding and preventing random guessing.

Why Teachers Love It:

✏️ Zero prep required
✏️ Just print and go
✏️ Promotes movement and active learning
✏️ Cross-curricular connections
✏️ High engagement, low effort
✏️ No locks, envelopes, or cutting complicated shapes

Perfect For:

✅ End-of-Year or Holiday Fun

✅ Early Finishers

✅ Gallery Walks

✅ Small Group Activities

✅ Supply/Relief Teacher Plans

✅ Reward Days

✅ Independent or Partner Tasks

✅ Extension and Enrichment Opportunities

Let your students dive into a fun-filled literacy challenge while learning about how Christmas traditions differ around the world. Active, educational, and unforgettable—this Escape Room has it all!

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