Are you and educator looking for lesson plan resources for Black History Month? Here is a word fill in the blank freeform crossword puzzle to support both in-class and distance learning. Puzzle engages students' critical thinking skills while making learning fun at the same time. Word clues are organized by number of letters.
To complete the FREE puzzle to print:
-download the file
-review the list of words in the word bank
-first record words using letter hints
-then, 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
-first use the text tool to record words using letter hints
-use the text box tool to record the words in the correct blank spaces
HINT: solve the puzzle by also finding words with either the most, the least, or a unique number of letters: demonstration, historical
Lesson plan activities might include:
- find smaller words within a larger word (e.g. 13 letters: demonstration)
- use list of puzzle words as writing prompts (e.g. research topic ideas, definitions)
- include puzzle in literacy centers
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