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Crossword Activity

descriptionThe Crossword activity lets you generate a crossword puzzle from a list of words.

See an 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)

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In the example, we added a word bank in the instructions area.

Word character limits:

Up to 30character words.

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  • Words can include a space.
    Learners must also include the space.

IMPORTANT: Do not include special characters, periods, or dashes in the Word list

Number of words:

The puzzle is generated off of the longest word in the Word list.

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A puzzle within the 570 x 578 activity container will start with the longest word in the list.

Words that can be connected to the longest word and can fit inside of the 570 x 578 activity container will be included in the generated puzzle.

Any word(s) that cannot fit from the longest word and within the activity frame will not be included in the generated puzzle.

Across/Down Lists limits:

Up to 17characters display per line in the published Across/Down lists.

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A scrollbar appears after 6 Words in the Across/Down lists.

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Activity Image

Tech Crossword Activity.png
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Tips

  1. Use a variety of long and short length words for a larger puzzle.

  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?

Crossword Activity Import.mp4
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Accessibility

Screen readers will also read out loud:

  • Activity Title

  • Activity Instructions

  • Activity Keyboard Command List Activity prompt

  • Word list

  • Letters inside of puzzle rows/columns

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Keyboard Command list for Activity

Crossword Activity Keyboard Commands.png

Create a Crossword Activity

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Build the Activity

  1. Click the + icon and enter a Word and matching Clue.

  2. Repeat until
    2. each Word/Clue pair are listed.

  3. Click Generate Puzzle.3. At the top of the generated
    puzzle, choose to either

  4. Click Generate a New Puzzle or
    until you’ve found the desired puzzle.

  5. Click Use this Puzzle to select the Crossword puzzle.Once you click Use this
    Puzzle, your students will see
    the same puzzle each time
    rather than a randomly
    generated puzzle.
    If you happen to have a small
    number of words (or short
    words), only a few words may
    get generated in the puzzle.
    Puzzles are generated based

  6. Click the icon and enter a
    text matching pair (item and
    match between two to twelve
    pairs).
    Click the Trash Can icon in
    the header to remove all
    Word/Clue pairs from the list.
    Or Import a text list
    (optional).
    For instructions on importing
    and exporting text lists, see
    the section Import and Export
    Text Lists.
    Click on the Trash can next to
    the matched pair to remove
    the Word/Clue pair from the
    list.
    2. Click Generate Puzzle.
    3. At the top of the generated
    puzzle, choose to either
    Generate a New Puzzle or
    Use this Puzzle.
    Once you click Use this
    Puzzle, your students will see
    the same puzzle each time
    rather than a randomly
    generated puzzle.
    If you happen to have a small
    number of words (or short
    words), only a few words may
    get generated in the puzzle.
    Puzzles are generated based

  7. When finished, click OK.
    The Connections Activity placeholder will appear in the lesson.

  8. Preview the lesson changesWhen finished, click OK.
    The Connections Activity placeholder will appear in the lesson.

  9. Preview the lesson changes.

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Crossword Activity video

Crossword Activity.mp4
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Autocheck (on)

When autocheck is enabled:

  • the learner will immediately see the point(s) obtained for the correct row/column

  • the correct row/column is displayed with a green background

  • the correct row/column is locked in the puzzle

  • any incorrect row/column can be modified and will display a white background.

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Video of Autocheck Enabled

Crossword AutoCorrect enabled.mp4
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Autocheck (off)

When autocheck is disabled:

  • The learner must click the Check Answer icon to submit their answers and view the activity score.

  • Words/phrases entered into the puzzle can be changed until the Check Answer icon has been clicked.

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Crossword Activity videoVideo of Autocheck Disabled

Crossword AutoCheck disabled.mp4
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Show Answers (on)

When partial credit is enabled, learners will receive points for correct selections. Then points are detracted for any incorrect selection Autocheck and Show Answers are both enabled:

  • learners will immediately see the point(s) obtained for the correct row/column

  • the correct row/column is displayed with a green background

  • correct row/columns are locked in the puzzle

  • any incorrect row/column can be modified and will display a white background.

Once the Check Answers icon is clicked, any incorrect row/column will display the correct word.

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Video of Show Answers Enabled

Crossword Show Answers Enabled and Autocheck.mp4
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Show Answers (off)

When partial credit is disabled, the leaner must make all correct selections to receive points for the activity.

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For example

If one selection is incorrect, the learner will receive zero points

With Autocheck enabled and Show Answers disabled:

  • learners will immediately see the point(s) obtained for the correct row/column

  • the correct row/column is displayed with a green background

  • correct row/columns are locked in the puzzle

  • any incorrect row/column can be modified and will display a white background.

Once the Check Answers icon is clicked, the incorrect row/column will continue to display in the puzzle with a white background.

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Video of Show Answers Disabled

Crossword Show Answers Disabled and Autocheck.mp4

Crossword Activity Mobile Views

Vertical

Horizontal

Crossword Vertical.pngImage AddedCrossword Puzzle Horizontal.pngImage Added