Word Search & Crossword Bundle for Use with Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech

These Walk Two Moons vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech 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: Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
• 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

Give your students two powerful ways to dig into Walk Two Moons — vocabulary-building word searches and text-based crossword puzzles — all in one discounted, no-prep bundle. Covering all 44 chapters, this complete set gives you 24 total puzzles (12 word searches + 12 crosswords) along with answer keys for everything, so you can spend less time planning and more time teaching.

If you want a flexible, print-and-go resource that supports vocabulary acquisition, close reading, and comprehension — and works beautifully for differentiation across Grades 5–8 — this bundle puts it all at your fingertips. Each puzzle pack is thoughtfully designed with a mix of difficulty levels and rich, story-specific vocabulary so every learner finds a just-right challenge.

What’s Included in the Bundle:

Word Search Puzzle Pack (44 pages):

• 12 word search puzzles — 10 chapter-unit puzzles (15 words each) + 2 whole-book review puzzles (20 words each)
• Focus on Tier 2 academic words and novel-specific terms
• Full answer keys
• Available in color and black & white

Crossword Puzzle Pack (44 pages):

• 12 crossword puzzles — 10 chapter-unit crosswords (15 clues each) + 2 whole-book review crosswords (20 clues each)
• Clues that mix recall, inference, and analysis — pushing students to cite text evidence and examine word meanings in context
• Full answer keys
• Available in color and black & white

Both packs feature well-illustrated designs that reflect the novel’s journey, clean student-ready layouts, and zero prep — just print and go. The combined resource gives you over 96 pages of flexible vocabulary and comprehension activities.

Use these puzzles for literacy centers, warm-ups, early finishers, homework, sub plans, chapter quizzes, test review, literature circles, or independent practice. They’re a natural fit for any Walk Two Moons unit, and buying them together saves you money compared to purchasing each pack separately.

Skills & Standards:

Aligned to Common Core standards RL.5-8.1 (textual evidence), RL.5-8.4 (word meaning in context), L.5-8.4 (determining word meaning), and L.5-8.6 (grade-appropriate vocabulary), every puzzle pushes students to read closely, cite evidence, and own the vocabulary that brings Gaiman’s story to life.

Get this bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers today and get two complete puzzle packs ready to use in minutes!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. 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 Walk Two Moons?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, 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.