How often do you use puzzles in the classroom? Here is a Black History Month freeform crossword puzzle to engage students in a fun way, while supporting their learning. To solve the puzzles, students need to fill in the blanks with the correct words. The list of words is organized by number of letters.
To complete the FREE puzzle to print:
-download the file
-review the list of words in the word bank
-record the words in the correct boxes for each question
-there are no letter hints
To complete the FREE Google Slides™ version:
-use the link to copy the file to the computer
-review the list of words
-use the text box tool to record the words in the correct blank spaces
-HINT: solve the puzzle by first finding words with either the most, the least, or a unique number of letters: desegregation, abolitionist, fair
Lesson plan activity ideas:
- use puzzle to introduce Black History Month
- use word list as writing prompts for debate, report or play writing
- record the words in reverse alphabetical order
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