A Night Full Of Stars

Worksheet Description

The Picture Titles worksheet is a cryptographic puzzle where the title of a famous painting has been encoded into a series of symbols. Each letter of the title has been replaced with a symbol, and the challenge is to decode these symbols to reveal the painting’s name. Two instances of the letter ‘A’ have been provided as clues to assist in the decryption process. Students must use these clues, along with their knowledge of letter frequency and word structure, to solve the puzzle.

This worksheet is designed to teach students problem-solving and pattern recognition skills. By deciphering the code, students practice deducing the correct letters based on the frequency of symbols and the context provided by the known letters. It encourages logical thinking and attention to detail, as well as a basic understanding of how encryption can hide and protect information. Additionally, this exercise can help improve vocabulary and spelling, as students are required to form recognizable English words from the ciphered text. Through this activity, students get a fun and interactive introduction to the concepts of cryptography and art history.