Word Search
Solve lesson clues and find hidden vocabulary words in shared letter grids.
Activity Manuals & Instructions
Clear, step-by-step guides for educators creating sessions and participants joining them.
Author Manual
Transform lesson vocabulary into an interactive live word search with custom clues and automated grids.
- 1Input Vocabulary: Enter keywords with definition clues or generate themed terminology sets using AI.
- 2Generate Letter Grid: GamifyTL automatically compiles an optimized, solvable letter grid for your vocabulary.
- 3Start Live Grid: Project the room code and countdown timer for the whole class to see.
- 4Monitor Word Discovery: Follow student discovery speeds and see which vocabulary terms students found easiest or hardest.
Participant/User Manual
Read definition clues, search the letter grid for matching vocabulary terms, and swipe to highlight.
- 1Join Session: Scan the QR code or enter the 6-digit room code on your phone or laptop.
- 2Read Clue Hint: Check the clue at the top of your screen to identify the target vocabulary word.
- 3Swipe Across Letters: Drag across letter tiles horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to select the word.
- 4Clear the Word Bank: Find all hidden keywords before the timer runs out to lock in your score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about running Word Search in classrooms and workshops.
- How is Word Search different from Jumble Jam?
In Word Search, an answer is already hidden in a letter grid. In Jumble Jam, participants build the answer by rearranging scrambled letters. Both can use subject-specific clues.
- Can I use my lesson vocabulary?
Yes. Build the activity around the words and clues relevant to your lesson, then review the puzzle before sharing the room with students.
- Is GamifyTL Word Search a printable worksheet?
It is a browser-based activity for live participation on individual devices. The host runs a shared session rather than handing out a printed worksheet.