Richard Wagner, Digital Activity, Music Composers, Music Substitute Activities
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Description
This low-prep, time-saving digital Secret Code Activity is the perfect resource for 5th-8th grade students learning about Johann Sebastian Bach. Engage your students while they decode the secret cipher and learn about Bach's life as a composer. Quick and easy setup makes this activity ideal for centers or substitute days.
Transform your Bach lessons into an exciting game with this digital Secret Code Activity. Designed for 5th-8th grade students, this resource allows them to practice reading comprehension and use text-based evidence to decode a secret cipher and uncover a hidden code word. With clear student directions and a printable answer sheet for easy grading, this activity is perfect for independent work or as a whole class assignment. Students won't even realize they're learning about Bach as they have fun solving the secret code!
**This resource uses Google Sheets for students to "make a copy" of this digital activity so that each student can figure out the secret cipher and secret code on their own. Directions on how to do the activity are included in the digital activity.
What are the benefits?
- Engages students while they learn about Bach
- Develops reading comprehension skills
- Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving
- Provides self-checking and progress tracking
- Printable answer sheet for easy grading/assessment
Here’s what you will get:
- Directions on how to complete the digital activity
- J.S. Bach reading passage that includes links to listen to famous compositions as well.
- 10 questions that are referenced from the reading passage
- Blank answer squares for students to type in their answers
- Every time a student types in the correct answer, the cipher will start to appear in its correct spot.
- When all questions are answered correctly, students can now decode the secret code from the cipher to reveal their final answer!
- Answer Key provided
- Printable answer sheet for each student for easy grading/assessment!
Instructions:
1. Share the PDF with the link to the digital resource with each student.
2. Students will make their own copy of the activity.
3. Follow the student directions to decode the secret cipher and uncover the hidden code word.
4. Use the printable answer sheet provided to track student progress and for easy grading.
Your students will love being able to decode the secret cipher and the final code word while also learning about Bach at the same time! Prep is quick and easy. All you would need to do is share the link in the PDF to each student, and it makes their own copy of the digital resource. They’ll be ready to go after that! Reusable for multiple classes and even multiple years!
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