Carnival - Crossword
Solve clues about street celebrations, including masks, costumes, drums and decorated floats. This A2 puzzle uses carnival vocabulary that can be applied to different places.
What’s in the worksheet?
- 14 numbered clues with letter counts
- Student crossword on page 1 and a completed grid on page 2
Describe what people wear, see and hear at a carnival.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Use a picture or a quick drawing of a parade float to establish its meaning in this puzzle.
- Have learners predict which words might name a sound, a person or something worn.
- Pairs use that prediction to tackle the clues, then check whether each answer fits its crossings.
- After checking float and confetti, ask groups to describe a scene using those words.
Support and extension
Invite groups to plan an imaginary parade with a theme, a sound and one costume.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
