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Activity Name: Mystery Code Breaker Objective: To engage students in an interactive and fun unplugged coding activity that reinforces English language skills while introducing basic coding concepts through a mystery-solving game. Materials Needed: Coded messages (pre-prepared by the teacher). A key to the substitution cipher (explaining the letter-to-symbol or letter-to-number mapping). Paper and pencils for students to write their decoded messages. Description: In this activity, students will become detectives on a mission to decode mysterious messages. They will use a simple substitution cipher to crack the code and reveal English words or phrases. This activity combines language learning with coding concepts in an engaging and interactive way. Steps: Introduction to Codes: Begin by explaining the concept of codes and ciphers. Discuss how codes are used in various fields, including coding and cryptography. Cipher Explanation: Present a substitution cipher, such as A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on. Ensure students understand how this cipher works and how to use it. Hand Out Coded Messages: Provide each student or group of students with a set of coded messages. These messages should contain English words or phrases relevant to your ESL curriculum. Decoding Challenge: Instruct students to use the provided key to decode the messages. Encourage them to work individually or in pairs to decode as many messages as they can within a given time frame. Review and Discussion: After the activity, gather the class to discuss the decoded messages. This is an opportunity to reinforce vocabulary and comprehension of English words and phrases. Challenges and Points: To add excitement, you can introduce challenges such as time limits or award points for correctly decoded messages. Consider creating a mystery storyline that involves solving coded messages as part of the plot. Reflection: Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about coding and its connection to language. Discuss real-world applications of codes and ciphers. Homework or Extension: As homework or an extension of the activity, have students create their own coded messages for their peers to decode. This reinforces their understanding of the substitution cipher and the coding principles involved. The "Mystery Code Breaker" activity is an engaging way to teach coding-related vocabulary and problem-solving skills while enhancing English language skills. It's designed to make Code Week both educational and enjoyable for ESL students aged 11-13.

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