New Year Words - Crossword
Practise words for the January New Year, from clock and midnight to countdown and resolution. The A2 grid combines time words with things people see and do at celebrations.
What’s in the worksheet?
- 14 numbered clues with letter counts
- Student crossword on page 1 and a completed grid on page 2
Describe a New Year celebration with precise time and activity words.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Draw a clock just before midnight and ask what happens a few seconds later.
- Say a short countdown together before students search for its clue.
- As pairs compare answers, ask them to explain the difference between the time and the object that shows it.
- Check resolution by inviting a learner to give an example of a small change for the year ahead.
Support and extension
Give a sentence start such as This year, I'd like to for learners who want help sharing a resolution.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
