U.S. History Word Ladders: 4 Letter President Names & Lincoln's Assassination

Are your students constantly asking, "What do I do when I'm done?" or "Do you have any extra credit?"

or

Do you need something for them to work on quietly after tests, quizzes, or something to keep them busy while a subsitute teacher is in the classroom?

This is a fun way to keep your students and their minds occupied. It takes English skills and Social Studies skills as well to complete the assignment.

4 Letter President Names Word Ladder
Abraham Lincoln's Assassination Word Ladder

A word ladder puzzle begins with two words, and to solve the puzzle one must find a chain of other words to link the two, in which two adjacent words differ by one letter. For example: “Use legs to” WALK “Use mouth to” TALK. Each word changes by one letter ultimately connecting the first and last words together.


This assignment can be used as: extra credit, a FUN assignment for those who finish things quickly, a stand alone assignment on a day after testing or when class might be a little shorter than normal. I have used this assignment with my students and they love it, especially when they can work together in groups and compete against one another.

I have also created this game free for you to use online!

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