Crossword Puzzle Pack for Use with A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle | 5-8

A Wrinkle in Time crossword puzzles check vocabulary and story details from A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, written for Grades 5-8. It is a no-prep 56-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
• Grades: 5th–8th
• Resource type: Crossword puzzles
• Format: 56-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• Standards: L.5.4, L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.4 and more
• Price: $3.50

Challenge your students to think deeper about A Wrinkle in Time with this no-prep crossword puzzle pack for Madeleine L’Engle’s classic novel. With 14 puzzles that demand careful reading and text-based recall, your Grades 5–8 students will master vocabulary, characters, settings, and key plot events from every single chapter.

These aren’t your average fill-in-the-blank crosswords—every clue is drawn directly from the chapter text, so students must have read the book, not just a summary. You’ll love how they naturally re-engage with the story while building the evidence-based reasoning skills that your ELA standards require.

What’s Included:

• 14 crossword puzzles: 12 chapter-specific puzzles (15 clues each) + 2 whole-book review puzzles (20 clues each)
• Clue types include definition clues, character identity, plot events, settings, vocabulary-in-context, and inference questions—all at varied difficulty levels
• Covers every chapter in order, from Mrs. Whatsit’s midnight arrival to Meg’s rescue of Charles Wallace
• Easy, medium, and harder clues in each puzzle so all students can find an accessible entry point, but careful readers are rewarded
• Answer keys included for all 14 puzzles—no guesswork for you
• Well-illustrated, student-friendly design with thematic artwork
• Available in both full-color and ink-saving black & white versions
• 56-page PDF — just print and go

Use these crosswords for warm-ups before discussion, pair work during reading, individual chapter checks, literacy centers, early finishers, sub plans, or as a focused review before your end-of-novel assessment. They’re print-and-go, so you can spend less time prepping and more time watching students connect with the text.

Because every clue ties back to a specific chapter, students practice citing textual evidence, determining word meaning in context, and acquiring grade-appropriate academic vocabulary in an engaging, low-stakes format. Aligned to CCSS RL.5.1 / RL.6.1, RL.5.4 / RL.6.4, L.5.4 / L.6.4, and L.5.6 / L.6.6.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and watch your students unlock A Wrinkle in Time with confidence—and a lot of aha! moments.

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. 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 5-8 (TpT lists 5th-8th).

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 A Wrinkle in Time?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, so students need their own copy.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($3.50) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.