Word Search & Crossword Bundle for Use with Stella by Starlight by Sharon Draper

These Stella by Starlight vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper in one bundle, written for Grades 4-7. It is a no-prep 96-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper
• Grades: 4th–7th
• Resource type: Bundle: word searches + crosswords
• Format: 96-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 2 Weeks
• Standards: L.4.4, L.4.6, L.5.4, L.5.6, L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6 and more
• Price: $6.30

Give your students the complete vocabulary and comprehension puzzle experience — and save money while doing it! This no-prep bundle includes two full puzzle packs designed for use with Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper, bringing together word searches that build historical and thematic vocabulary with crosswords that demand deeper thinking, inference, and recall. It’s everything you need to keep grades 4–7 engaged with the novel from the opening chapters to the final page — all at a better price than buying separately.

If you love activities that truly pull their weight across a unit, this bundle has you covered. With 24 total puzzles, complete answer keys, and both color and black-and-white printing options, you’ll be ready for literacy centers, sub plans, homework, or end-of-book review in minutes — no prep, no stress.

What’s Included:

• Word Search Puzzle Pack (12 puzzles — 48 pages):
  10 section-specific word searches covering all 50 chapters, plus 2 cumulative whole-book review puzzles
• 15 words per puzzle featuring Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary drawn from the novel’s historical and thematic content — constitution, sharecropping, antivenom, kerosene, declaration, registrar, and more
• Answer keys included; illustrated with historically grounded artwork in both full-color and black-and-white versions

Crossword Puzzle Pack (12 puzzles — 48 pages):

• 10 section-specific crosswords plus 2 cumulative whole-book review crosswords
• 15 clues per puzzle, ranging from definition-based and recall to inference, vocabulary-in-context, and thematic analysis
• Scaffolded difficulty in every puzzle — 5 easier clues, 7 medium, and 3 harder — supporting differentiation across the grade 4–7 band
• Answer keys included; same beautiful, classroom‑ready design in color and black-and-white

Ways to Use:
Use these puzzles for literacy centers, warm-ups, comprehension checks, guided reading, early finishers, homework, sub plans, or end-of-unit review. The word searches strengthen word recognition and spelling; the crosswords push students to connect characters, events, themes, and vocabulary in meaningful ways. Together they give you a flexible, print-and-go toolkit that covers the entire novel while supporting Common Core ELA Standards (RL.4–7.1, RL.4–7.4, L.4–7.4, L.4–7.6).

Why the Bundle?
Buying both packs separately would cost $7.00 — this bundle saves you money and planning time, giving you a complete, ready-to‑print vocabulary and comprehension set for the whole novel.

Get the bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have your Stella by Starlight unit prepped and ready — minus the Sunday night scramble.

Disclaimer:
This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Sharon M. Draper’s Stella by Starlight. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the author or publisher. Students must have their own copy of the book to complete the activities. All content is original.

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 4-7 (TpT lists 4th-7th).

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 Stella by Starlight?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper, so students need their own copy.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($6.30) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.