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The adventure includes sorting, matching, fill-in sentences, multiple-choice questions, picture-based clues, and a final cipher challenge. Short story sections connect the activities so the grammar practice has a clear purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents work through locations including Monkey Island, Penguin Cove, Giraffe Lookout, Butterfly Garden, Rainforest Trail, and the Animal Care Center before completing the Zoo Entrance challenge. Each completed task reveals a clue. Collected clues stay together in Mission Control, ready for students to use in the final mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe teacher activates the purchase using the code in the purchase PDF, opens the teacher dashboard, and creates a classroom code. Students join with that code and choose a nickname or team name; student email addresses are not required. The dashboard provides progress monitoring, and an optional time limit can be added. Allow approximately 30–35 minutes, with timing depending on reading level and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptional printable plural noun worksheets are included for additional practice and can be downloaded from the teacher resources area. Students need an internet connection and a computer or tablet in landscape. Gameplay is not designed for phones. View the product images below for real examples of the story, activities, and printable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkills students practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular plural nouns ending in -s, -es, and -ies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrregular plural nouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying singular and plural nouns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing plural nouns in sentence context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading comprehension and following written clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 interactive challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional printable practice worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hot Chocolate Teachables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59367789134156,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/5062\/9257\/files\/Slide1_97f746c9-10a8-4168-a152-8c332b2306cf.jpg?v=1792570827"},{"product_id":"mystery-missions-mission-to-planet-zeta","title":"Present Continuous Digital Escape Room – Planet Zeta","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake practicing present continuous verbs a space adventure! Mission to Planet Zeta is an interactive digital grammar mystery for Grades 2–4. Students join Pip and his friend Nova at a colorful space station, fix mixed-up action sentences, collect clues, and help a supply shuttle dock safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross seven interactive challenges, students use am, is, and are with verbs ending in -ing to describe actions happening now. They practice affirmative statements, negatives, and questions, alongside spelling changes such as make → making and run → running. The present continuous, also called the present progressive, becomes part of a story with a clear purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents explore the Training Room, Robot Workshop, Gravity Room, Space Garden, Star Room, and Control Room before the final Shuttle Dock activity. Activities include sorting sentences by am, is, and are; typing missing action words; choosing answers along a route; putting words in order; reading short passages; decoding clues; and searching an illustrated scene. Collected clues lead to a final code challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree optional printable present continuous worksheets with an answer key provide extra practice. Students sort base verbs and -ing forms, complete and correct sentences, read about Pip and Nova, and write sentences using verbs from the mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers activate the mission using the activation code supplied with their purchase and verify their teacher email. From the teacher dashboard, they generate a classroom code, monitor student progress, access resources, and choose an optional time limit. Students join with a classroom code and a nickname or team name; no student email account is required. Allow about 35 minutes, depending on reading level and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a desktop computer, laptop, Chromebook, or tablet in landscape with an internet connection. Teachers can also lead a shared activity on a smartboard or interactive whiteboard connected to a compatible computer. Gameplay is not designed for phones. Suggested grades are a starting point: suitability varies with reading ability, language level, and individual learning needs, including ESL and special education settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComing soon: explore the real mission screenshots and worksheet previews now. Purchase links will be added when the mission is available for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkills students practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent continuous \/ present progressive tense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAm, is, and are + -ing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffirmative and negative sentences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent continuous questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-ing spelling changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSentence building and following clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 interactive grammar challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace-station storyline with Pip and Nova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated clue discoveries and a final code challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 optional printable practice worksheets and answer key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher dashboard and classroom codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgress monitoring and optional time limit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hot Chocolate Teachables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59367790248268,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/5062\/9257\/files\/Slide1_4f91b045-0c0f-4ab3-a11c-2eb7791ce487.jpg?v=1792578284"},{"product_id":"mystery-missions-halloween-past-tense-escape-room","title":"Past Tense Verbs Digital Escape Room – Halloween Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgatha Moonspell’s magical spellbook has disappeared! Students become young detectives as they explore a mysterious mansion, follow clues, and complete seven interactive challenges. Each completed task reveals another piece of the mystery, leading to a final code challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Halloween digital mystery mission gives students practice with regular and irregular past tense verbs, reading comprehension, and sentence building. Students identify verb forms and choose verbs that make sense in sentences as they work to solve the mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for Grades 2–4, the adventure works well for seasonal grammar review, literacy centers, partner work, or guided whole-class practice. 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