Word Search & Crossword Puzzle Bundle for Use with The Giver by Lois Lowry | 6-9

These The Giver vocabulary activities pair a word search and a crossword for every chapter group of The Giver by Lois Lowry. The bundle includes both of our 12-puzzle packs for Grades 6–9, so students find the words first and then use them to answer clues. That’s 24 puzzles and 96 pages, all with answer keys.

At a glance

• Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry
• Grades: 6th–9th
• Puzzles: 24 puzzles: 12 word searches + 12 crosswords
• Format: 96-page printable PDF, color + black & white
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 2 Weeks

Save time and keep every chapter fresh with two distinct activity types. The word searches reinforce key vocabulary, character names, and thematic terms, while the crosswords challenge students to recall details, analyze vocabulary in context, and cite textual evidence. Together, they give you the flexibility to offer independent practice, collaborative review, or easy sub plans for the entire novel.

What’s Included in the Bundle

• 12 word search puzzles — 10 chapter-grouped puzzles (Chapters 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–16, 17–19, 20–23) plus 2 whole-book review puzzles, each with 15–20 terms from the novel
• 12 crossword puzzles — the same 10 chapter groupings plus 2 whole-book reviews, each with 15–20 original clues mixing definition, fill-in-the-blank, and context-based prompts
• Full-color and black & white versions of every puzzle and answer key — 96 pages total
• Well-illustrated design with thematic artwork featuring Jonas, The Giver, and Gabriel
• Answer keys included for all 24 puzzles — fast, stress-free grading

These puzzles work beautifully for literacy centers, warm-ups, homework, chapter check-ins, test prep, early finisher work, and sub plans. The crosswords naturally differentiate: literal recall clues support striving readers, while inference-heavy clues push advanced students to think critically about themes like memory, choice, and individuality.

Aligned with CCSS RL.6.1, RL.8.1, RL.6.4, RL.8.4 (citing textual evidence and analyzing word meaning) and L.6.4, L.6.6, L.8.4, L.8.6 (vocabulary acquisition), this bundle covers all the language and literature standards you need — just print and go.

Get the bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have a full novel’s worth of vocabulary and comprehension activities ready in minutes!

More The Giver resources

• All The Giver activities & puzzles
• The Giver word search
• The Giver crossword puzzles

Frequently asked questions

What grade level is this bundle for?

It is written for Grades 6–9 (TpT lists it as 6th-9th). Teachers commonly use it during a read-aloud or novel study of The Giver.

How many puzzles are included?

24 puzzles: 12 word searches + 12 crosswords, in a 96-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.

Which vocabulary words are included?

Words come straight from the novel, for example apprehensive, perceive, Sameness and Receiver.

Do students need their own copy of The Giver?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the original text of The Giver by Lois Lowry. Students need the book to complete the activities.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($5.40) 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 The Giver by Lois Lowry. 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.)