Word Search Puzzle Pack for Use with The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

The Yearling word search pack helps students review vocabulary from The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, written for Grades 6-9. It is a no-prep 48-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
• Grades: 6th–9th
• Resource type: Word search
• Format: 48-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• 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: $3.00

Bring vocabulary to life with this no-prep word search puzzle pack designed for The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Your students will love reinforcing key terms from every chapter of this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic while building the academic language skills that matter most.

Save time and keep your Grades 6–9 readers fully engaged — each puzzle is ready to print and perfectly calibrated to middle school and early high school reading levels. Whether you need a quick warm-up, meaningful early-finisher work, or an easy sub plan, this pack fits your day without adding to your plate.

What’s Included:

• 12 word search puzzles — 10 chapter-unit puzzles covering all 33 chapters of the novel, plus 2 whole-book review puzzles
• 15–20 carefully curated words per puzzle, drawn directly from the Florida scrubland setting, frontier survival themes, and coming-of-age narrative
• Complete answer keys for every puzzle — grading is quick and effortless
• Well-illustrated with thematic artwork that captures the novel’s rural 1870s world without distracting from the work
• Both full-color and ink-saving black & white versions — print what works best for your classroom
• 48-page PDF — truly print-and-go, zero prep required

These word searches slide easily into literacy centers, warm-up routines, early-finisher folders, homework packets, sub plans, or end-of-chapter vocabulary reviews. Use them for independent practice or whole-group vocabulary previews — the format works just as well for quiet individual focus as it does for a friendly race-to-finish challenge.

While students scan for words, they’re also strengthening spelling, visual discrimination, and recognition of Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary they’ll encounter again and again in the text. This resource directly supports CCSS L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, and L.8.6, targeting vocabulary acquisition and the use of grade-appropriate academic language.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have your class ready to go in minutes!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. 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 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 The Yearling?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, 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.