Make grammar practice fun and interactive with this engaging Back to School Escape Room! Students review Present Simple & Continuous tenses, Prepositions of Place, Subject Pronouns, and Classroom Vocabulary while working together to solve the mystery of the lost classroom key. Each correct answer unlocks the next step, leading them to the final prize (printable bookmarks or homework passes).
This printable grammar escape activity works perfectly during back-to-school season but can also be used for grammar review anytime of year. Ideal for small groups, literacy centers, or ESL/ELL classrooms.
Students Will Complete 7 Tasks:
- Present Simple Verbs: BE & HAVE
- Classroom Vocabulary: Inferencing activity
- Prepositions of Place: Answer questions about a scene
- Present Continuous: Action verb domino game
- Present Simple vs. Present Continuous: Sentence review
- Word Order: Practice with questions and statements
- Subject Pronouns: Grammar puzzle
What’s Included:
- Teacher answer sheets
- Student recording sheet
- Hint cards
- Prizes: printable bookmarks & homework passes
- Step-by-step instructions
- Both Color and B&W versions
Digital Version Available
Prefer a paperless option? Try the Back to School Present Tense Grammar Review Digital Escape (Boom Cards™) .
Pair It With
For more grammar escape room fun, pair this activity with my Comparative & Superlative Grammar Escape Room . Together, they create an engaging grammar escape bundle for the year.
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Present Tenses Grammar Review - Escape Room Activity | ELL /EFL / ESL

