Grades 6-9 Crossword Puzzle Pack for Use with War Horse by Michael Morpurgo

These War Horse crossword puzzles check vocabulary and story details from War Horse by Michael Morpurgo, 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: War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
• Grades: 6th–9th
• Resource type: Crossword puzzles
• Format: 48-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• Standards: L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4, L.9-10.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.4 and more
• Price: $3.00

Challenge your students to think deeply about War Horse by Michael Morpurgo with this no-prep crossword puzzle pack for Grades 6–9. These 12 crosswords push beyond surface-level recall — students must synthesize plot details, analyze character motivations, and apply vocabulary in context as they journey alongside Joey through World War I.

Save time while elevating your novel study with puzzles that demand real comprehension. Unlike simple word searches, these crosswords require students to recall and connect textual evidence, interpret historical terms, and demonstrate inferential understanding — all in a format they genuinely enjoy.

What’s Included:

• 12 crosswords — 10 chapter-unit puzzles (Chapters 1–2 through 19–21) plus 2 cumulative whole-book review puzzles that spiral back through the entire novel
• 15 clues per puzzle, ranging from literal recall to thematic analysis, including definition-based, character motivation, plot-event, setting, and vocabulary-in-context clues
• Scaffolded difficulty in every puzzle — a deliberate mix of accessible, moderate, and challenging clues supports differentiated instruction across Grades 6–9
• Complete answer keys for all 12 puzzles — effortless grading, no guesswork
• Well-illustrated with clean, historically inspired artwork that respects older students
• Both full-color and ink-saving black & white versions included
• 48 pages of ready-to-use activities — just print and hand out

Ways to Use This Resource:

Ideal for chapter review, formative assessment, test prep, literacy stations, cooperative learning, meaningful homework, or sub plans. Each crossword aligns with your reading schedule — simply print the unit you need and let students work independently or in pairs to demonstrate their knowledge.

Skills & Standards:

These puzzles build close reading, recall of textual evidence, word meaning in context, and academic vocabulary. Aligned with Common Core Reading: Literature standards RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1 and RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4, plus Language standards L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4, L.9-10.4 and L.6.6, L.7.6, L.8.6, L.9-10.6.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and challenge your students to prove their understanding of every chapter!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. 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 War Horse?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of War Horse by Michael Morpurgo, 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.