Crossword Activity Pack for Use with Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

These Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland crossword puzzles check vocabulary and story details from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, written for Grades 5-9. It is a no-prep 56-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
• Grades: 5th–9th
• Resource type: Crossword puzzles
• Format: 56-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

Push students beyond simple word recognition with this 14-puzzle crossword pack — every clue demands genuine recall of characters, plot, setting, and vocabulary from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. It’s the no-prep, print-and-go way to turn chapter-by-chapter review into deep, evidence-based thinking.

If you’ve ever wished for a vocabulary resource that actually gets your students to revisit the text, make inferences, and connect details, this is it. Each crossword is scaffolded to meet your whole class, where they are — reluctant readers, fast finishers, and everyone in between. Just print and let the critical thinking begin.

What’s included:

• 14 printable crossword puzzles — 12 chapter-specific puzzles (15 clues each) plus 2 cumulative whole-book review crosswords (20 clues each), all provided in full-color and black & white print-ready formats
• 210 total clues carefully laddered in difficulty: 5 literal-recall clues, 7 inference/vocabulary clues, and 3 analytical clues per chapter — every learner gets a foothold and a stretch
• Varied, classroom-authentic clue styles: definition clues, fill-in-the-blank quotes, character identity clues, setting clues, and vocabulary-in-context puzzles that mirror the way you actually discuss the novel
• Complete answer keys for every puzzle — keep the key on your desk or project it for whole-class review
• Beautifully illustrated pages with original thematic artwork featuring Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the White Rabbit, and the Mad Hatter
• 56 pages of zero-prep activities — just open and go

These crosswords slip perfectly into any novel study routine: use them for literacy centers, independent practice, homework, early finisher packets, sub plans, or end-of-unit review. They also make a natural bridge to Socratic seminars and chapter discussions — a student who struggles to speak up often finds their voice after realizing, “Oh yes, THAT happened.”

Aligned to RL.5-9.1 (citing textual evidence), RL.5-9.4 (determining word meaning in context), and language standards L.5-9.4 and L.5-9.6, this pack turns vocabulary review into real comprehension work. Every puzzle asks students not just to recognize a word, but to recall and apply what they’ve read.

Grab your copy today and give your students a vocabulary challenge they’ll actually look forward to.

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. 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 5-9 (TpT lists 5th-9th).

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 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, 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.