Crossword Puzzle Pack for Use with The Witches by Roald Dahl | Grades 3-6 ELA

The Witches crossword puzzles check vocabulary and story details from The Witches by Roald Dahl, written for Grades 3-6. It is a no-prep 48-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: The Witches by Roald Dahl
• Grades: 3rd–6th
• Resource type: Crossword puzzles
• Format: 48-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• Standards: L.3.4, L.3.6, L.4.4, L.4.6, L.5.4, L.5.6, L.6.4, L.6.6 and more
• Price: $3.00

Challenge your students to think back into the text with this no-prep crossword puzzle pack for use with The Witches by Roald Dahl. With 190 text-based clues covering Chapters 1–22, your Grades 3–6 readers will build vocabulary and practice citing evidence from the story.

Teaching The Witches and want something deeper than a word search? These crosswords ask students to recall plot events, characters, and key vocabulary from each chapter — not just spot words in a grid. The kid-friendly clues are written specifically for Grades 3–6, so students can work independently while still thinking critically about the book.

What’s Included:

• 10 chapter-by-chapter crossword puzzles grouped into 10 easy-to-teach units, matching the novel’s structure.
• 15 text-based clues per chapter puzzle — 150 across the novel — plus 2 whole-book review crosswords with 20 clues each, for a total of 190 clue-answer pairs.
• Clue types include definition-based and context-clue prompts tied directly to characters, settings, plot events, and vocabulary from the text.
• No repeated answers across chapter puzzles, so every unit challenges students with fresh content.
• Pairs with the matching Word Search Puzzle Pack (sold separately) for a scaffolded lesson: students meet key words first in a search, then recall them as crossword answers.
• Finished, numbered crossword grids with a word bank on every chapter puzzle — just print and go.
• Complete answer keys for quick grading or self-checking.
• Well-illustrated design with thematic artwork.
• Both full-color and ink-saving black & white versions included.
• 48 pages total for flexible printing.

Use these crosswords in guided reading groups, literature circles, novel-study packets, homework, early-finisher work, and sub folders. Work through each chapter group to check comprehension and vocabulary, then revisit with the review crosswords before an end-of-book assessment.

Solving these puzzles strengthens close reading, vocabulary retention, and the ability to use textual evidence. Standards alignment covers RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1; RL.3.4, RL.4.4, RL.5.4, RL.6.4; and L.3.4, L.4.4, L.5.4, L.6.4; L.3.6, L.4.6, L.5.6, L.6.6 — blending reading-comprehension and language standards for a true literary study tool.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and give your students a crossword activity that makes them think — not just fill in blanks.

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with The Witches by Roald Dahl. 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 3-6 (TpT lists 3rd-6th).

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 Witches?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of The Witches by Roald Dahl, 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.