Word Search Crossword Bundle for Use with Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman

The Midwife’s Apprentice vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman in one bundle, written for Grades 6-9. It is a no-prep 96-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman
• Grades: 6th–9th
• Resource type: Bundle: word searches + crosswords
• Format: 96-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 2 Weeks
• Standards: L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, L.8.6, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.6 and more
• Price: $5.40

Save planning time and reinforce close reading with this no-prep word search and crossword puzzle bundle for use with The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman. You get two complete puzzle packs covering the entire novel — 24 total puzzles — at a better price than buying each separately.

If you’re looking for a print-and-go vocabulary and comprehension solution for grades 6–9, this bundle gives you ready-to-print word searches and crosswords for every chapter unit, plus a whole-book review.

What’s Included:

• 10 chapter-by-chapter word search puzzles + 2 whole-book word search review puzzles (15 words per chapter unit; 20 per review)
• 10 chapter-by-chapter crossword puzzles + 2 whole-book crossword review puzzles (15 clues per chapter unit; 20 per review)
• Word search vocabulary drawn from the novel’s medieval settings, midwifery herbs, plot terms, and character names
• Crossword clues written as full sentences tied to specific events, characters, and settings — students must use textual evidence to solve
• Answer keys included for every puzzle for fast, low-prep grading
• Delivered as ready-to-print PDFs with a clean, print-friendly layout
• Prints clearly in black-and-white or color, and includes 96 pages of ready-to-use content (48 per pack)

Use the word searches for warm-ups, vocabulary review, early finishers, or sub plans. Use the crosswords for chapter comprehension checks, close reading, exit tickets, or novel-study stations. Together, they make a complete vocabulary and comprehension practice set for the whole novel.

This bundle supports Common Core RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1; RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4; L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4, L.9-10.4; and L.6.6, L.7.6, L.8.6, L.9-10.6.

Get the bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have a complete vocabulary and close-reading activity set ready to go in minutes!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman. 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 6-9 (TpT lists 6th-9th).

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 The Midwife’s Apprentice?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman, 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.