Bill Watterson

Worksheet Description

This cryptogram worksheet offers a fun and interactive way for students to engage with encryption and problem-solving. Each letter in the quote has been substituted with a corresponding number, and the objective for the students is to crack the code using the alphabet key provided.

At the top, the worksheet clearly states the directions for the task, encouraging students to decode the numbers to reveal a piece of career advice from the esteemed comic strip artist Bill Watterson, known for creating “Calvin and Hobbes.” The worksheet prominently features the cryptogram, where the encrypted message is laid out in several lines of numbers, punctuated by spaces that suggest word boundaries.

To assist in solving the cryptogram, an alphabet key runs along the top of the worksheet, aligning each letter with a unique number. This key acts as a cipher, enabling students to substitute numbers with the correct letters to form the hidden message. Upon completing the cryptogram, students can reflect on the revealed advice and draw inspiration from a creative luminary while also honing their analytical skills.