Word Search & Crossword Bundle for Use with Catherine Called Birdy Karen Cushman

These Catherine, Called Birdy vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for Catherine, Called Birdy 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: Catherine, Called Birdy 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 time on planning and give your students two complete vocabulary puzzle packs for Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman! This no-prep bundle includes 24 total puzzles — 12 word searches and 12 crosswords — covering every chapter plus a whole-book review.

If you’re teaching this novel in grades 6–9, this bundle gives you a full set of print-and-go vocabulary activities that work beautifully for warm-ups, literacy centers, sub plans, and end-of-unit review. Instead of hunting for extra practice, you’ll have everything you need in one place — and you’ll save money compared to buying each pack separately.

What’s Included:

• 12 word search puzzles — 10 chapter-by-chapter units spanning all 13 diary entries, plus 2 whole-book reviews
• 12 crossword puzzles — same chapter breakdown, plus 2 whole-book reviews
• Complete answer keys for every puzzle in both packs, so grading is quick and easy
• Well-illustrated designs with medieval-themed word lists and clues that keep students curious about Catherine’s world
• Available in both full-color and black-and-white versions (ink-saving!)
• 96 total pages — 48 pages per pack
• Crossword clues emphasize character motivation, plot cause-and-effect, setting, medieval customs, and vocabulary in context

Use this bundle for literacy centers, early finishers, morning work, homework, sub plans, and end-of-novel review. The word searches are perfect for reinforcing recognition and spelling, while the crosswords push students to recall, infer, and support answers with text evidence — so you can differentiate for a wide range of learners without extra prep.

The word search pack strengthens vocabulary recognition, spelling, and visual scanning, while the crossword pack develops close reading, inference, and vocabulary acquisition. Both packs are aligned to Common Core ELA standards — RL.6.1–RL.9.1, RL.6.4–RL.9.4, L.6.4–L.9.4, and L.6.6–L.9.6.

Get this bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have a complete, no-prep vocabulary activity set ready for the entire novel!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Catherine, Called Birdy 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 Catherine, Called Birdy?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Catherine, Called Birdy 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.