These The Giver activities give Grades 6–9 a chapter-by-chapter vocabulary and comprehension routine for The Giver by Lois Lowry. There is a 12-puzzle word search pack, a 12-puzzle crossword pack, and a bundle with both. Puzzles follow ten chapter groups (Chapters 1–2 through 20–23) plus 2 whole-book reviews, with 15–20 terms or clues each and answer keys.
The Giver puzzles and vocabulary activities
How teachers use these The Giver activities
Students meet academic words such as apprehensive, perceive and unanimous, along with the community’s own terms like Sameness, Receiver and Stirrings, in the word searches. The crosswords then check understanding with definition, fill-in-the-blank and context clues. They work as chapter check-ins, homework, review before a final assessment, or sub plans.
Frequently asked questions
What The Giver activities do you offer?
For The Giver by Lois Lowry we offer a word search pack, a crossword pack and a bundle with both (24 puzzles, 96 pages). All are printable PDFs sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.
What grade levels are they for?
They are written for Grades 6–9.
Are answer keys included?
Yes. Every puzzle comes with a complete answer key.
Do students need a copy of The Giver?
Yes. These are independent supplemental resources and do not include the text of the book, so students need their own copy.
Where do I buy them?
Each product page has a Buy on TpT button that links to the listing on Teachers Pay Teachers, where the PDF downloads instantly after purchase.
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