🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

We are learning to: Find and identify words in a word search puzzle and understand their meanings.

✅ Success Criteria

I can find words in different directions (across, down, diagonal)

I can identify synonyms and antonyms

I can use word clues to find the correct answer

📖 Instructions

For students with dyslexia: Use a ruler or finger to track words. Take your time and circle each word you find clearly.

Look for words going across →, down ↓, and diagonally ↘

🔍 Part 1: Find These Words

Find these 8 words in the word search grid below. Circle each word when you find it.

Words to find:

🧩 Part 2: Word Clues

Use the words you found to answer these clues:

🌟 Extension Activity (Challenge)

For advanced learners:

📚 Differentiation Support

Need extra help?

• Start by looking for short words first (DOG, CAT)

• Look for the first letter of each word

• Ask a friend or teacher for help

Finished early?

• Try to find the words backwards

• Create your own mini word search with 3 words

• Write sentences using the words you found

🔑 Answer Key

Word Search Answers:

• HAPPY (Row 1, across)

• HOUSE (Column 1, down)

• SUNSHINE (Row 4, across)

• DOG (Row 6, across)

• FRIEND (Row 6, across)

• BOOK (Row 8, across)

• CAT (Row 9, across)

• STAR (Row 1, across)

Word Clues Answers:

1. HAPPY 2. CAT 3. BOOK 4. SUNSHINE 5. FRIEND