International Literacy Day Word Search
Play a International Literacy Day word search free online. We built the 12-word list around what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: UNESCO, LITERACY, READING, WRITING, ALPHABET, BOOKS, LIBRARY, SCHOOL, LEARNING, KNOWLEDGE, TEACHING, EDUCATION.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
International Literacy Day word list, defined
- LITERACY /ˈlɪtərəsɪ/ · noun
- The ability to read and write, or the quality of being well-informed and educated. The ability to read and write is a fundamental aspect of literacy. Related: education, literacy rate, reading ability, writing skills.
- READING /ˈriːdɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The act of interpreting written or printed matter, or the ability to do so. The act of reading something, such as a book or a text. Related: studying, perusing, browsing, skimming.
- WRITING /ˈraɪtɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The activity or skill of marking (especially words or symbols) on a surface, typically with a pen or pencil, as a means of communication or artistic expression. The act of creating written content, such as a book, article, or letter. Related: scribbling, scrip, script, handwriting.
- ALPHABET /ˈælfəbɛt/ · noun
- The complete set of letters used in a writing system, conventionally arranged in a fixed order; more broadly, any system of basic elements or principles arranged in a systematic sequence. Related: ABCs, letters, character set.
- BOOKS /bʊks/ · noun
- Books are bound collections of written or printed pages forming a complete published work; as a plural noun it refers to multiple such works. As a verb form, 'books' is the third-person singular present tense of 'book', meaning to reserve or arrange in advance. Related: volumes, titles, works, texts.
- LIBRARY /ˈlaɪbrəri/ · noun
- A building or room containing a collection of books, periodicals, and sometimes other materials, such as music, video recordings, and microfilm, for use by the public, students, or the members of an institution. Related: bookstore, archive, repository, collection.
- SCHOOL /skul/ · noun, verb
- An institution providing education, or a period of study at such an institution. To teach or instruct at a school. Related: academy, college, university, institute.
- LEARNING /lɜːrnɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The process of gaining knowledge, skills, or experience through study, instruction, or participation in an activity. The act of acquiring new understanding, information, or behaviors. Related: education, instruction, training, study.
- KNOWLEDGE /ˈnɔːlɪdʒ/ · noun
- The state of knowing or understanding something; facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education. Related: information, wisdom, understanding, insight.
- TEACHING /ˈtɛtʃɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The act of teaching; the profession of instructing others. The process of imparting knowledge or skills to someone. Related: instruction, education, training, guidance.
- EDUCATION /ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃən/ · noun
- The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. Also, the body of knowledge and understanding acquired through such instruction or through study and experience. Related: schooling, instruction, teaching, training.
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