Crossword Puzzle Pack for Use with A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

A Long Walk to Water crossword puzzles check vocabulary and story details from A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, written for Grades 5-8. It is a no-prep 48-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: Crossword puzzles
• Format: 48-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• 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: $3.00

Get your students thinking critically about A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park with this no-prep, chapter-by-chapter crossword pack! Each puzzle challenges 5th–8th graders to recall key details, infer character motivations, and use textual evidence across Salva and Nya’s intertwined stories.

If you’re looking for a vocabulary and comprehension activity that goes beyond simple word recognition, these crosswords do the heavy lifting. They’re ready to print, easy to use in any novel unit, and designed to push students from basic recall to higher-order thinking—without adding extra planning to your day.

What’s Included:

• 12 total crossword puzzles: 10 chapter-unit puzzles covering all 18 chapters (grouped as Ch. 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–16, 17, 18) plus 2 whole-book review puzzles
• 170 original clues requiring recall, inference, and textual evidence, with a purposeful difficulty mix for easy differentiation across Grades 5–8
• Answer keys for every puzzle for fast, 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
• Clean, print-and-go format—zero prep required

These crosswords are perfect for chapter review, comprehension checks, test prep, guided reading groups, literature circles, independent study, and even sub plans. Use them as a whole-class warm-up, partner challenge, or end-of-novel review.

Each puzzle reinforces close reading, context-clue vocabulary, and the ability to cite textual evidence. 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 this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and give your students a rigorous, ready-to-go vocabulary and comprehension review for every chapter of A Long Walk to Water!

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 48-page printable PDF. Suggested teaching time: 1 Week.

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 ($3.00) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.