After a training module, hand out a crossword puzzle quiz to each participant. Wait an appropriate amount of time for participants to complete the puzzle. The amount of time allowed will vary depending on the group’s education level and complexity of the puzzle. Consider giving a prize to the first correctly completed puzzle. To ensure participation or if you have a mixed group, you may want to have participants complete this activity in groups or pairs.
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Variation
As a variation, you may play it as a "buzzer game" by giving clues one-by-one and throwing it open to the teams to participate. The team that responds first gets the first chance to give the answer. Team that gives the correct answer gains positive points, whereas, incorrect answer attracts negative points.
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What is a Crossword Puzzle?
A crossword is a word puzzle that normally takes the form of a square or rectangular grid of black and white squares. The goal is to fill the white squares with letters, forming words or phrases, by solving clues which lead to the answers. In languages which are written left-to-right, the answer words and phrases are placed in the grid from left to right and from top to bottom. The black squares are used to separate the words or phrases.
Squares in which answers begin are usually numbered. The clues are then referred to by these numbers and a direction, for example, "4-Across" or "20-Down". At the end of the clue the total number of letters is sometimes given, depending on the style of puzzle and country of publication.
A crossword is a word puzzle that normally takes the form of a square or rectangular grid of black and white squares. The goal is to fill the white squares with letters, forming words or phrases, by solving clues which lead to the answers. In languages which are written left-to-right, the answer words and phrases are placed in the grid from left to right and from top to bottom. The black squares are used to separate the words or phrases.
Squares in which answers begin are usually numbered. The clues are then referred to by these numbers and a direction, for example, "4-Across" or "20-Down". At the end of the clue the total number of letters is sometimes given, depending on the style of puzzle and country of publication.
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Crossword Puzzle Templates
1. You can create a simple template on MS-Excel. If you require a readymade MS-Excel template, I can email it to you. Send me an email on: trainersnetwork123@gmail.com
2. Alternatively, you can buy a low cost software. I bought a CD of one such software - Crossword Designer, from a super store for Rs 100/-.
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