Some
Tips and Tricks
Dear
World, I've
been using this piece of crossword creation software for a few years now.
It is so easy that the students can use it themselves to create puzzles to help
them with their spelling and comprehension skills. Ideas
for the activities:
Have
the children create a crossword puzzle: *
from their spelling words.
* on vocabulary associated with an area of study
*
at home using this software with a parent or carer
* on a story or novel they
are reading
* for their friends to solve
* for another class in the school
*
as a learning centre activity
Tips
I've Discovered Over the Years: *
Have the children compose their clues in a word processor and use the spell check.
Once this is complete copy the clues into the crossword creation software. You'll
save heaps of hassles this way :)
* Load this software onto school computers
and have an icon on the desktop for all staff to see.
* When stuck making up
a clue, suggest the students use a dictionary for hints.
* Have a class focus
on types of questions that require one word answers.
* Set a word limit ie
Your puzzle must contain at least 10 clues or words and no more than 15.
*
Have the students print out the answers to make marking easier.
* Search the
web for 'printable crosswords' to give the students a standard to model their
work on.
* compose a puzzle together on a data projector or interactive whiteboard
to model the process.
* Have the children decide on a crossword puzzle made
with this software that can be printed in the school newsletter or uploaded to
the school Intranet or Internet site.
* Have a friend read the puzzle onscreen
before printing to spot simple errors.
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