Borrowers hidden letter & secret code

Challenge reference: 10203

Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
Entry 3
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will write and design a Borrower-sized hidden letter for another Borrower, choosing a safe hiding place and creating a simple code or symbol system the Borrowers could use.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .   Research and explore ideas for Borrower communication.
  • 2 .   Design a Borrower-sized letter and secret code.
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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Research codes, symbols or miniature letters
  • Identify where Borrowers might hide a message (e.g., matchbox, teacup, book spine)
  • Show ideas in a sketch, collage or notes page
  • Produce a draft of the letter using tiny handwriting, symbols or coded elements
  • Create a key explaining how the code works
  • Explain why the message needs to be hidden
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
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