Versions Compared

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.

Word Search Activity

Description

The Word Search activity lets you pick out words in a grid. If you want to introduce difficult terms, this would be a good activity for an initial exposure to the terms.

See online example.

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Things to know

Activity title:

Up to 35 characters look best (50 max)

Activity instruction:

Up to 50 characters look best (500 max)

Activity prompt:

100 characters or less look best (unlimited)

Number of Words:

Up to 12cards can be created (2 minimum).

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

A vertical scrollbar is available to the learner in the left column after 5 cards.

Character limits:

Unlimited text can be added to the cards.

Up to 85 characters fit the left card comfortably without needing magnification.

Up to 250 characters fit the right card comfortably without needing magnification.

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Learners will click on the magnifying glass icon to view an enlarged view of the card text.

The user can scroll to view the card textext

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Activity Image

Word Search 16.pngImage AddedWord Search 20.pngImage Added
Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Tips

  1. Learners will click on the magnifying glass icon to view an enlarged view of the card text.
    The user can scroll to view all of the text, if needed.

  2. Use the Import feature to quickly create your activity.
    See FAQ I want to use the Import/Export feature. What activities allow Import/Export? How do I create a list? How do I Import/Export a list?

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Accessibility

Screen readers will also read out loud:

  • Activity Title

  • Activity Instructions

  • Activity Keyboard Command List

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Keyboard Command list for Activity

Create a Word Search Activity

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Build the Activity

  1. Set the Square size using the
    dropdown menu.
    The Square size
    determines the maximum
    number and length of
    words allowed in the activity.

  2. Click to create a new
    word.
    Or Import a text list
    (optional).
    For instructions on importing
    and exporting text lists, see
    the section Import and
    Export Text Lists.

  3. Type a word.
    Maximum word length equals
    Square size -1.
    Click the trash can icon to
    delete the word.

  4. Repeat STEPS 2-3 until all
    words have been entered for
    the Word Search.

  5. Enable Show hint if you
    want students to be able to
    click on a word listed to
    reveal a location hint of the
    word within the puzzle.

  6. When finished, click OK.
    The Word Search Activity placeholder will appear in the lesson. Set the Square size using the
    dropdown menu.
    The Square size
    determines the maximum
    number and length of
    words allowed in the activity.

  7. Click to create a new
    word.
    Or Import a text list
    (optional).
    For instructions on importing
    and exporting text lists, see
    the section Import and
    Export Text Lists

  8. Type a word.
    Maximum word length equals
    Square size -1.
    Click the trash can icon to
    delete the word.

  9. Repeat STEPS 2-3 until all
    words have been entered for
    the Word Search.

  10. Enable Show hint if you
    want students to be able to
    click on a word listed to
    reveal a location hint of the
    word within the puzzle.

  11. Add points to the activity,
    enable Retry, Show
    Answers or Feedback
    sounds (optional).
    For information about the
    options, see the section
    Activity Options Tab.

  12. Click OK to insert the
    activity into the lesson

  13. Preview the lesson changes.

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Word Search Activity video

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Show Hints (on)

When Show Hints is enabled, learners can click on the word and the first letter of the word will highlight in the puzzle.

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Video of Show Hints Enabled

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Show Hints (off)

When Show Hints is disabled, learners must find the word in the puzzle.

Panel
bgColor#DEEBFF

Video of Show Hints Disabled

Word Search Activity Mobile Views

Vertical

Horizontal