Game: Team Crossword Challenge

My favourite way to start a lesson is by involving all my students in an activity that helps them revise previous content.

I usually like to engage my students in a fun activity, most of the time teacher-guided, and that will require their attention and active participation. It can be quite challenging, though, because my classes start at 3 pm, right after lunch, and most of them are feeling pretty full and sluggish. (Side note: I live in Spain.)

For this activity, we will complete a crossword using clues related to work vocabulary, but this game can be easily tailored to any vocabulary or level of difficulty. So, if you are looking for a fun and engaging way to test your students’ vocabulary and teamwork skills, you’ll love this game.

As expected, being a technology enthusiast, I have used a digital tool to design a crossword that is completely adapted to the vocabulary I have taught my students.

  • Crossword game
  • Teacher-paced
  • Topic: Work
  • Level: B2+
How to play

The rules of the game are:

  • Divide the class into two groups, with each group choosing a representative.
  • A coin flip will determine which team starts the game.
  • The active team will select a number, and the corresponding definition will be read out loud.
  • The active team has 10 seconds to provide an answer, which will be given by their representative. If the answer is correct, the team can keep playing. Yes, they keep on playing.
  • If the team cannot provide an answer or makes a mistake within the time limit, the other team will take their turn.
  • The game is won by the team that correctly answers the final question.

Note:Click on the red arrows in the top right corner to enlarge the crossword.

Tool used: Learningapps

4 thoughts on “Game: Team Crossword Challenge

  1. Thank you for sharing these fun and interactive ideas, Cristina! I love how technology can make classroom activities so engaging. If you’re looking for another simple yet exciting tool to incorporate into your lessons, you might want to check out https://Flipsita.com. It’s a coin flip simulator that’s perfect for making quick, random decisions or adding an element of chance to activities. Keep up the great work with your blog—it’s such a treasure trove for teachers like us!

  2. Hi Marisa
    The tool I used is written below the crossword.
    It is a free tool called Learning Apps

  3. Hi Cristina,
    Congratulations for your blog! Your activities are amazing and very helpful.
    I find this activity really interesting but I have been unable to find the tool to make the crosswords, could you share the link?
    I have many tools to make crossword puzzles but not one that can be projected and done collaboratively.
    Thanks a lot!

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