#1 Precision Counts: Is the answer "Second World War" or is it "World War Two"? Aren't these answers the same? No, not when you are completing a crossword puzzle. Student quickly understand that words matter and precise answers is important.
#2 Spelling Counts: Students can not wing it with misspelled answers when completing a crossword puzzle. If they try, their crossword puzzle will not be correct, or can not be completed.
#3 Critical Thinking is Important: I have one crossword puzzle dealing with American Presidents, and one clue reads, "This president's father served as the second American president." Wow! This question makes the students will think about the question. Crossword puzzle allow students to think deep and critical about the clues and answers. Other times the clues makes students think outside the box!
#4 Easy to Differentiate: For those students who excel, I give them a complete blank crossword puzzle. For those students who struggle, might give them a word bank. Other times, I might fill-in some of the letters or answers in the crossword puzzle. But, not matter crossword puzzles allow for easy modifications for all sorts of students.
#5 Easy to grade: Let's face it; crossword puzzles makes our job a little easier. In one glance you can see if the students completed the assignment correctly and completely. And, us teachers need a break every so often. :)
Are you looking for a few pre-made crossword puzzles? Check these out:
AMERICAN PRESIDENTS CROSSWORD PUZZLE
4 US Geography Crossword Puzzles
Latitude and Longitude Crossword Puzzle
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