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Word Search Activity
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.
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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)
Square Size and Number of Words:
Up to 12cards can be created (2 minimum)20 square size for upto 16words can be created.
16 square size for upto 12 words looks best.
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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.
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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 text |
The square size determines the maximum number and word length allowed in the activity. |
Word length:
Maximum word length equals square size minus 1.
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Activity Image |
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Tips |
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.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?
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Accessibility |
Screen readers will also read out loud:
Activity Title
Activity Instructions
Activity Keyboard Command List
Word list
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Keyboard Command list for Activity |
Create a Word Search Activity
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Build the Activity |
Set the Square size using the
dropdown menu.
The Square size
determines the maximum
number and length of
words allowed in the activitydrop-down menu.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.Type a word.
Maximum word length equals
Square size -1.
Click the trash can icon to
delete the 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?Type a word.
Repeat STEPS 2-3 until all
words have been entered for
the Word Search.Enable Show hint if youwant students to be able to
click on a word listed to
reveal a location hint of the
word within the puzzle.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.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 ListsType a word.
Maximum word length equals
Square size -1.
Click the trash can icon to
delete the word.Repeat STEPS 2-3 until all
words have been entered for
the Word Search.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.Add points to the activity,
enable Retry, Show
Answers or Feedback
sounds (optional).
For information about the
options, see the section
Activity Options Tab.Click OK to insert the
activity into the lessonPreview the lesson changes.
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Word Search Activity video |
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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.
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Video of Show Hints Enabled |
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Show Hints (off) |
When Show Hints is disabled, learners must find the word in the puzzle.
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Video of Show Hints Disabled |
Word Search Activity Mobile Views
Vertical | Horizontal |
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