How to use Puzzlemaker: Activity

Activity

Level: 7^th grade
Age: 12 and 13 years old
Topic: Vocabulary – Physical appearance

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After discussing about vocabulary related to physical appearance, you will be assigned a topic (hairstyle, height, complexion, eyes, etc) to work on http://www.discoveryeducation.com//free-puzzlemaker/index.cfm?campaign=flyout_teachers_puzzle.

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In groups of four, create a puzzle (crossword, word search, double-puzzle, etc) using between 8-12 vocabulary-assigned words.

Then, go to “Paint” in order to modify your activity: instead of having the words as reference, you should include images; in this way, the activity will be more challenging.

What next

The activities will be printed out and handed out to your classmates.

Evaluation criteria.

•   Appropriate use of the tool.
•   Correct spelling of the words.
•   The use of images.

If you have any doubt. you can go back to the tutorial: How to use Puzzlemaker: Activity