The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin: Comprehension Book Packet with Answer Keys, Assessments & 2 Reader's Theatre Scripts
Britain, summer 1940.
Fourteen-year-old Lizzie Novis slips off a ship bound for America to search for her brother Jakob, and the two of them are pulled into a world of family secrets, spies, and the codebreakers of Bletchley Park. In this fast-paced historical mystery by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, 94 short chapters alternate between Jakob and Lizzie, real history is blended with fiction, and there are riddles and codes to crack along the way. Great for students who love a puzzle and for connecting reading to World War II.
Sit back and enjoy this high-interest read with your students as you use my No Prep The Bletchley Riddle Comprehension Book Packet, which includes chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions, two assessments, bonus activities, AND two Reader’s Theatre scripts retelling key scenes from the book. It will guide your students and promote enjoyment and comprehension of this novel.
Work on student comprehension, inference, character growth, vocabulary, and more, all while encouraging a love of reading through a book that sparks great discussion. Perfect for a focused novel study: the packet is paced for about 3 weeks.
Leave the hard work to me! This novel is sure to become a favorite of yours and your students.
My The Bletchley Riddle Comprehension Book Packet works well with whole class instruction, small groups, literature circles, independent work, or Homeschool students!
Content note: this World War II story includes fear of invasion, the Battle of Britain and the first big bombing raid on London (not graphic); the children believe their mother was killed in a bombing in Poland; a pilot is missing in action; a security agent makes anti-Jewish remarks and threatens a character; characters smoke and drink; mild name-calling and the word damn. Some chapters explain codes and Enigma in detail, so students may need help with the math and vocabulary. Please preview.
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