Crossword Puzzle Pack for Use with Nothing But the Truth by Avi | Grades 6-9

These Nothing But the Truth crossword puzzles check vocabulary and story details from Nothing But the Truth by Avi, written for Grades 6-9. It is a no-prep 48-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Nothing But the Truth by Avi
• Grades: 6th–9th
• Resource type: Crossword puzzles
• Format: 48-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• Standards: L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, L.8.6, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.6 and more
• Price: $3.00

Push your readers back into the text with this no-prep crossword puzzle pack designed for Nothing But the Truth by Avi. Each of the 12 puzzles reinforces key vocabulary, character motivation, plot events, and textual evidence in a format that feels more like a game than a quiz.

If you’re looking for a meaningful comprehension check that doesn’t add another stack of essays to your weekend pile, this pack is ready to copy or upload in minutes. The clean, uncluttered layout gives students room to think, write, and track clues without visual clutter.

What’s Included:

• 10 chapter-based crossword puzzles covering all 19 dated chapters, grouped in original order from Chapter 1 through Chapters 18–19
• 2 whole-book review crosswords for end-of-novel review and spiral practice
• Grade 6–9 calibration that blends easier recall clues, medium inference clues, and harder analytical clues so one resource serves a wide classroom range
• Clue types that push students back into the text, including character motivation, plot events, setting details, symbolism, and Tier 2 vocabulary such as DEFIANCE, SCAPEGOAT, DISTORT, IRONY, and TESTIMONY
• Answer keys for every puzzle
• Full-color and black-and-white versions — the ink-saving option is ready when you need it
• 48 print-ready pages with a clean, well-illustrated design and generous writing space

These crosswords work beautifully as chapter checks, formative comprehension assessments, close-reading follow-ups, book-club discussions, homework, sub plans, and end-of-novel review. Because students have to recall and apply vocabulary and textual details rather than just recognize them, the thinking is deeper than a typical word search.

Aligned to Common Core RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1 for citing textual evidence, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4 for determining word meanings in context, and L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4 plus L.6.6, L.7.6, L.8.6 for grade-appropriate vocabulary acquisition.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and make your next novel study review both rigorous and low-prep.

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Nothing But the Truth by Avi. 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 6-9 (TpT lists 6th-9th).

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 Nothing But the Truth?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Nothing But the Truth by Avi, 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.