Desmond Tutu

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a cryptogram puzzle designed to challenge students’ problem-solving and decoding skills. At the top of the page, the title “Cryptogram” is prominently displayed, setting the stage for the cryptographic exercise that follows.

Below the title, a set of instructions outlines the objective: each letter in the provided statement has been substituted with a number, and students must decipher the message to reveal a quotation from Desmond Tutu, the renowned South African Anglican bishop and theologian. The historical context of Desmond Tutu is briefly mentioned, noting his significant roles as the first black African Bishop of Johannesburg and later as the Archbishop of Cape Town.

The main body of the worksheet is occupied by the cryptogram itself, featuring a series of numbers corresponding to the encrypted quotation. A key for the alphabet, with each letter assigned a specific number, is provided to assist in the decryption process. Underneath the encoded message, there is a thoughtful prompt asking students to reflect on the quotation once decoded: “Do you agree with his thoughts? Why or why not?” This reflective question encourages students not only to engage with the cryptogram on a linguistic level but also to consider the deeper meaning and implications of Tutu’s words, fostering critical thinking and personal reflection. The design of the worksheet is clean and straightforward, minimizing distractions and focusing the student’s attention on the task at hand.