Ss first need to know what a crossword puzzle is, so you could first make one for them. Options:
- As individual or group worksheets
- As a big poster on the board, which can be transformed into a competition between groups, with the teacher calling out the definition and each group having only one chance at a time to complete a word.
VERSION 2: By the students
- SS should have a list of words they're working on in your class.
- Divide SS into groups of 2 or 3, and give them each some sheets of squared paper so they can experiment with their own crossword puzzles, trying to weave words together.
- In the end, each group should hand in: 1. The completed crossword puzzle (answers), 2. A blank crossword puzzle, and 3. The clues.
- Groups can then exchange their (blank) puzzles, and try to complete it. My favourite part is that, if they have any problems completing it, I just say, "I don't know, ask the authors!"
This activity can also be used to practice adjective clauses when giving definitions: "A device which is used for talking long-distance - telephone".
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