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Blank Crossword or Word Search Puzzle Grid

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Invite pupils to create their own original word searches or crossword puzzles using your class vocabulary lists. This blank grid can accommodate just about any list of words for any subject.

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Concepts

Vocabulary, spelling

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners create a puzzle for homework and then switch with a partner for vocabulary and spelling practice
  • Require individuals to pair their puzzles with definitions or clues so that they are more effectively practicing the vocabulary

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  • While basic, the grid is versatile

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Vocabulary: Word Meaning, Word Web

Florida Center for Reading Research
Explore the multiple meanings of common homographs with this fun language arts activity. Given a series of word webs and a pile of definition cards, pupils complete each web by matching four different definitions to each target word.
15 mins 2nd - 3rd English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Activity

Vocabulary: Morphemic Elements, Root-O!

Florida Center for Reading Research
Young readers get to the root of unfamiliar vocabulary with a collaborative learning activity. Given a deck of root word cards and copies of a graphic organizer, pairs of students take turns flipping over cards and brainstorming...
30 mins 4th - 5th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Worksheet

MyVocabulary.com: Word Roots PLIC, FAC, and COGN Intermediate Crossword Puzzle

Curated OER
A fun and challenging vocabulary exercise that focuses the learner's attention on word root meanings, this crossword puzzle would make a great homework or sponge activity. Pupils are provided with 12 clues and they must come up with...
7th - 10th English Language Arts
Interactive

Word Roots 5: NAT, TRACT, SEQU Intermediate Level Synonym & Antonym

Curated OER
Decipher vocabulary using word roots. For this activity, learners fill in an antonym and synonym for six vocabulary words. They are provided with a word bank and can receive immediate online feedback. This could be used as an in-class...
7th - 12th English Language Arts
Interactive

Word Roots 5: NAT, TRACT, SEQU Beginner Puzzle 1, 2, & 3

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An interesting twist on vocabulary exercises, these word puzzles use word roots to show connections between different vocabulary words. This resource is complete with information about each Latin root used, a word bank, and a definition...
7th - 12th English Language Arts
Interactive

Word Roots 6: PLIC, FAC, COGN Advanced Definition Match 3

Curated OER
Instruct your class in vocabulary and word roots and use this online resource as practice. For each word provided, learners choose the letter from a drop-down menu that corresponds with the correct definition for that word. Use it as a...
8th - 12th English Language Arts
Worksheet

Latin Roots Spect, Sta, Vert: Beginner Quiz

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Words derived from the Latin roots spect, sta, and vert comprise this interactive online quiz. Choose the right word from the beginning-level list on MyVocabulary.com to complete each of 12 sentences. Spelling inaccuracies count as wrong...
5th - 8th English Language Arts
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Latin Roots fin, sed, fer: True/False quiz

Curated OER
An interactive online quiz checks mastery of the Latin roots fin, sed/sid/sess, and fer with 12 true/false items. Pupils agree or disagree with the usage of intermediate level vocabulary in context. Part of MyVocabulary.com which offers...
6th - 10th English Language Arts
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Vocabulary Formation Worksheet 20

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In this vocabulary enrichment worksheet, 5th graders fill in the blanks in eight sentences by forming a new word from the root word at the end of each sentence.
5th English Language Arts
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Vocabulary Formation Worksheet 10

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In this vocabulary formation worksheet, 5th graders read eight sentences and fill in the blanks in each sentence with an appropriate form of the base word in bold found at the end of each sentence.
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