1. Create a Crossword

2. You should have 24 personal vocabulary words from your reading of Chew on This. You will use at least 20 of them to make a crossword puzzle on graph paper. This crossword puzzle is for a grade.

3. Steps 1.Choose 20 of your words to use in your crossword puzzle. It will easier to make your crossword if you go ahead and list the words so you can see where they might intersect. 2.Make your crossword puzzle using the same size boxes for each letter. Some of your words should be horizontal (across) and some should be vertical (down). Every word has to cross with another word at some point in the puzzle. You should also number each word.

4. 3. As you go, make sure you are writing down the definition for each of your words with the corresponding number and direction. 4. When you think you are finished, make sure you have the following: - correct # of boxes for each words - number for each word - definition listed for each words - all words cross another words at a letter they have in common.

5. 5. When you finish, fill out your crossword with the correct word OR let a friend give it a try!