Word Search Puzzle Pack for Use with A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

A Wrinkle in Time word search pack helps students review vocabulary from A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, written for Grades 5-8. It is a no-prep 56-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
• Grades: 5th–8th
• Resource type: Word search
• Format: 56-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• Standards: L.5.4, L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4
• Price: $3.50

Bring A Wrinkle in Time’s incredible vocabulary to life with this no-prep word search puzzle pack for Madeleine L’Engle’s classic novel. With 14 puzzles covering every chapter and the whole book, your students will love reinforcing key terms from tessering to Camazotz.

Save time and keep your Grades 5–8 students engaged—every puzzle is print-and-go, with absolutely no prep required. These word searches focus on the novel’s rich Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary, giving kids repeated exposure to the words that matter most for comprehension and discussion.

What’s Included:

• 14 word search puzzles: 12 chapter-specific puzzles (15 words each) + 2 whole-book review puzzles (20 words each)
• Covers all 12 narrative chapters in order, including Meg Murry, Charles Wallace, Calvin, Mrs. Whatsit, IT, Camazotz, Uriel, Aunt Beast, and more
• Academic and domain-specific vocabulary like TESSERACT, CONFORMITY, COMPULSION, FORTINBRAS, and MEGAPARSEC
• Answer keys included for every puzzle—teacher-ready and stress-free
• Well-illustrated, student-friendly design with thematic artwork that feels like a reward, not a worksheet
• Available in both full-color and ink-saving black & white versions
• 56-page PDF — just print the pages you need

These puzzles are perfect for literacy centers, early finishers, morning warm-ups, homework, sub plans, or chapter review. Use the chapter puzzles as you read, then reinforce learning with the whole-book review sets right before your end-of-novel assessment.

Students practice vocabulary recognition and spelling in a low-stress format while building confidence with domain-specific words. Aligned to CCSS L.5.4 / L.6.4 (determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words) and L.5.6 / L.6.6 (acquire and use grade-appropriate vocabulary).

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have your entire vocabulary unit ready in minutes!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. 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 56-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 Wrinkle in Time?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, so students need their own copy.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($3.50) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.