Tuck Everlasting Crossword Puzzle for Grades 4-6

Check what students remember from Tuck Everlasting with these printable Tuck Everlasting crosswords. The pack is a 48-page printable PDF for Grades 4-6 and the answer keys are included.

At a glance

• Book: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
• Grades: 4th–6th
• Puzzles: 12 crosswords (10 chapter units + 2 whole-book reviews); 15 clues per unit puzzle, 20 per review
• Format: 48-page printable PDF, color + black & white
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week

What is in the crossword set

You will find these parts in the file:

• Ten unit puzzles (crosswords) that move through the story in order
• Two cumulative review crosswords that pull from the entire book
• Each puzzle uses 15 clues
• Clue styles include vocabulary in context and inference
• Answer keys so you can check work quickly
• 48 printable pages in one PDF

How teachers use it

Send a puzzle home as light review, or keep copies in your sub folder for an independent task. Use a crossword as an exit task that shows you what students remembered from the day’s reading.

Let students go back to the book to find answers they cannot recall, which turns the puzzle into a short rereading task.

What students practice

Reading a clue, thinking of the term and checking it against the crossing letters gives students practice with context clues and precise spelling.

Get this crossword puzzle pack for Tuck Everlasting on Teachers Pay Teachers and have it ready for your next lesson.

This is an independent supplemental resource. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the author or publisher of Tuck Everlasting, it does not include the text of the book, and students need their own copy.

Fonts: Roboto, Open Sans, Playfair Display, Lexend, Poppins and Montserrat (Google Fonts, SIL Open Font License).

More Tuck Everlasting resources

• All Tuck Everlasting activities & puzzles
• Tuck Everlasting word search
• Tuck Everlasting word search & crossword bundle

Frequently asked questions

What grade level is this crossword pack for?

It is written for Grades 4–6 (TpT lists it as 4th-6th). Teachers commonly use it during a read-aloud or novel study of Tuck Everlasting.

How many puzzles are included?

12 crosswords (10 chapter units + 2 whole-book reviews); 15 clues per unit puzzle, 20 per review, in a 48-page printable PDF with full-color and black & white versions.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Every puzzle has a complete answer key, so you can grade quickly or let students self-check.

What kinds of clues do the crosswords use?

The clues mix literal recall, inferential thinking and vocabulary-in-context clues about Winnie Foster, Jesse Tuck, Mae Tuck and the plot.

Do students need their own copy of Tuck Everlasting?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the original text of Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Students need the book to complete the activities.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($3.00) as an instant-download PDF. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page to go to the listing.

Disclaimer

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the author or publisher. All references to characters, settings, and events are used for educational purposes only to support reading comprehension and classroom instruction. This resource does not include the original text. Students must have their own copy of the book to complete the activities. All content in this resource is original and created by the seller.

Fonts Used

Roboto by Christian Robertson | Open Sans by Steve Matteson | Playfair Display by Claus Eggers Sørensen | Lexend by Dr. Bonnie Shaver-Troup & Thomas Jockin | Poppins by Jonny Pinhorn | Montserrat by Julieta Ulanovsky (All fonts are available via Google Fonts and licensed for commercial use under the SIL Open Font License.)