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Word Search Activity

Description

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

See online example.

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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 tex

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.

  1. 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?

WordSearch.mp4
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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

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Create a Word Search Activity

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Build the Activity

  1. Set the Square size using the drop-down menu.

  2. Click + to create a new word.
    Or Import a text list (optional).
    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?

  3. Type a word.

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

  5. When finished, click OK.
    The Word Search Activity placeholder will appear in the lesson.

  6. Preview the lesson changes.

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Word Search Activity video

Word Search Activity.mp4
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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

Word Search Show Hints Enabled.mp4
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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 Show Hints Disabled.mp4

Word Search Activity Mobile Views

Vertical

Horizontal

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