Word Search & Crossword Bundle for Use with Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

A Long Walk to Water vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park in one bundle, written for Grades 5-8. It is a no-prep 96-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
• Grades: 5th–8th
• Resource type: Bundle: word searches + crosswords
• Format: 96-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 2 Weeks
• Standards: L.5.4, L.5.6, L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, L.8.6 and more
• Price: $5.40

Get everything you need to teach vocabulary and comprehension for A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park with this money-saving Word Search & Crossword Puzzle Bundle! Your 5th–8th graders will love reviewing key terms, characters, and events from every chapter with 24 no-prep puzzles that cover the entire novel.

Why buy two separate packs when one bundle gives you double the practice at a better price? This bundle pairs word recognition with higher-order recall and inference—so your students master vocabulary two ways while you save planning time and money.

What’s Included:

• 12 word search puzzles covering all 18 chapters (grouped into 10 chapter units) plus 2 whole-book review word searches
• 12 crossword puzzles covering the same chapter groupings plus 2 whole-book review crosswords
• 170 vocabulary words from the novel + 170 original clues that require recall, inference, and textual evidence
• Answer keys for all 24 puzzles for quick, stress-free grading
• Well-illustrated design with thematic artwork that brings Salva and Nya’s world to life
• Full-color and black-and-white versions included for flexible, ink-saving printing
• No-prep, print-and-go format—zero prep required

These puzzles are perfect for literacy centers, early finishers, morning work, homework, sub plans, chapter review, test prep, literature circles, and independent practice. Use the word searches to build recognition and spelling, then layer in the crosswords to deepen comprehension and critical thinking.

Aligned to Common Core ELA standards RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1; RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4; L.5.4, L.5.6, L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, L.8.6.

Get the bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers today and give your students a complete, no-prep set of vocabulary and comprehension activities for the entire novel!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. 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.)

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Frequently asked questions

What grade level is this for?

It is written for Grades 5-8 (TpT lists 5th-8th).

How long is it?

It is a 96-page printable PDF. Suggested teaching time: 2 Weeks.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Answer keys are included.

Do students need their own copy of A Long Walk to Water?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, so students need their own copy.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($5.40) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.