No Prep Crossword Puzzle Pack for Use with Matilda by Roald Dahl | Grades 3-6

These Matilda crossword puzzles check vocabulary and story details from Matilda 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: Matilda 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 deeper about vocabulary with this no-prep crossword puzzle pack designed for Matilda by Roald Dahl. Each clue list is ready to paste into your favorite crossword generator, making it easy to build engaging review activities for every chapter.

If you’re reading Matilda with your class, vocabulary practice can start to feel repetitive. These crosswords push students beyond simple word recognition—they have to recall definitions, use context clues, and apply what they know. And because every clue line already ends with the answer, grading takes seconds.

What’s included:

• 10 chapter-by-chapter clue lists covering all 21 chapters, grouped in story order
• 15 clue-and-answer pairs per unit — all with ALL-CAPS answers
• 2 whole-book review crosswords with 20 clues each for end-of-unit review
• Student-friendly clue language calibrated for Grades 3–6
• Built-in answer keys — every clue line ends with the answer for one-step grading
• Well-illustrated design with thematic artwork
• Full-color and black-and-white versions to save ink
• 48 pages total

These crosswords work beautifully for close reading review, comprehension checks, homework, small-group work, vocabulary quizzes, literacy centers, early finishers, and sub plans. They’re also a great way to hold students accountable for reading while keeping the activity feel more like a puzzle than a test.

Students strengthen critical thinking, vocabulary application, and textual evidence skills with grade-appropriate academic terms. Aligned to CCSS RL.3.1/4.1/5.1/6.1, RL.3.4/4.4/5.4/6.4, L.3.4/4.4/5.4/6.4, and L.3.6/4.6/5.6/6.6.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and give your students a vocabulary challenge they’ll actually enjoy!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Matilda 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 Matilda?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Matilda 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.