Turn verb practice into an exciting week-long mystery with this engaging Present & Past Tense Verbs Escape Activity. Students complete a series of structured grammar tasks to uncover the next part of their class road trip route. As they work through each challenge, they collect supply cards, move forward on the map, and ultimately reveal the final destination.
This printable escape-style resource is designed for grades 3–5 and works especially well for ESL/ELL learners who need clear, predictable practice with verbs and subject–verb agreement. Use it as a homework project across a week, two weeks, or even a month, or assign it as enrichment, sub plans, or an end-of-unit review.
Skills Students Practice
- Helping verbs and common verb structures
- Action verbs and verb identification
- Subject–verb agreement (present tense forms)
- Regular past tense (-ed endings)
- Irregular past tense verb forms
- Reading comprehension and following directions
How the Escape Works
Students complete one task at a time. After each finished activity, they earn a supply card that allows them to move forward on the road trip route map. Once all tasks are complete, students solve the final mystery and discover the trip’s destination.
What’s Included
- Printable mystery storyline
- 7 structured grammar homework tasks plus a secret code task
- Route map and mini supply cards
- Teacher instructions
- Teacher supply cards
- Student pages in color and black-and-white
- Reward bookmarks and homework passes
Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Motivating storyline that keeps students engaged
- Print-and-go format with clear structure
- Flexible pacing over multiple days or weeks
- Accountable homework with built-in progression
- Fun alternative to traditional grammar worksheets
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Also Available on TPT
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