Halloween Words - Crossword
Solve a 14-clue puzzle about Halloween creatures, costumes and treats. Learners distinguish words such as spider, web and skeleton, then check their spellings on the completed grid.
What’s in the worksheet?
- 14 numbered clues with letter counts
- Student crossword on page 1 and a completed grid on page 2
Connect common Halloween words to their physical features and uses.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Show or sketch a mask, a broom and a web to establish three concrete starting points.
- Ask pairs to separate clues about things people wear from clues about story characters.
- Have each partner explain a clue in their own words before suggesting an answer.
- Use the completed grid to check the letters in skeleton and vampire.
Support and extension
Learners who enjoy the theme can invent a funny costume. Use pictures to support the longer words.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
