Diwali - Crossword
Review Diwali vocabulary through clues about light, celebration and decorations. Learners meet diya and rangoli alongside everyday words such as gift, candle and sweets.
What’s in the worksheet?
- 14 numbered clues with letter counts
- Student crossword on page 1 and a completed grid on page 2
- Short teacher glossary for specialist terms
Connect Diwali terms with the objects and designs they describe.
Worksheet preview
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Page 1 of 2 · A4 printable PDF
Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Show a diya and a rangoli in pictures or sketch a lamp and a floor pattern using the teacher glossary.
- Start with the clue about a light you can place on a table, then compare it with the oil-lamp clue.
- Have learners read clues for both ordinary and specialist words as they fill the grid.
- Check diya and rangoli using their crossing letters and ask each pair to explain one of the terms.
Support and extension
Use the page 2 theme note to discuss how celebrations can differ between communities.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
