Crossword Puzzles for Use with Stink & the Incredible Super Galactic Jawbreaker

These Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker crossword puzzles check vocabulary and story details from Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald, written for Grades 2-4. It is a no-prep 44-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald
• Grades: 2nd–4th
• Resource type: Crossword puzzles
• Format: 44-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• Standards: L.2.4, L.2.6, L.3.4, L.3.6, L.4.4, L.4.6, RL.2.1, RL.2.4 and more
• Price: $3.00

Deepen reading comprehension and critical thinking with this no-prep crossword puzzle pack designed for Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald. Your students will love recalling key details and making light inferences from every chapter while building vocabulary-in-context skills—all with zero prep on your part.

If you’re looking for a way to check comprehension beyond simple recognition and really make kids think about characters, plot events, and idioms, these crosswords are the perfect solution. The clues go beyond basic recall and ask students to apply what they’ve read, making them ideal for chapter reviews, guided reading groups, or even a fun test-prep activity. And like all good teacher resources, they’re completely print-and-go—no cutting, no laminating, no last-minute scrambling.

What’s Included:

• 11 total crosswords – one for each of the 9 chapters, plus 2 cumulative whole-book review puzzles covering the entire novel
• 15 carefully crafted clues per puzzle drawing on characters (Stink, Webster, Judy Moody), candy items, plot events, idioms, and vocabulary-in-context directly from the chapter
• Scaffolded difficulty in every puzzle – each crossword includes 5 easy clues, 7 medium clues, and 3 challenging clues to support differentiation across grades 2–4
• Complete answer keys for every single puzzle—making grading or student self-checking quick and easy
• Well-illustrated design with thematic artwork that captures the book’s candy-filled humor and idiom-driven wordplay
• Both full-color and black & white versions included—ink-friendly options without sacrificing engagement
• 44 total pages (11 puzzles, 11 answer keys, plus cover, color, and black & white versions)

These crosswords work beautifully as comprehension checks after each chapter, guided reading extensions, meaningful homework assignments, or engaging sub plans. You can use the scaffolded difficulty levels to meet students where they are—some will breeze through the easy clues while others stretch to tackle the challenging ones. The review puzzles also make a fantastic before-reading preview or end-of-novel culmination activity that feels more like a game than a quiz.

From Pajama Day trouble to the giant Candy-Gram celebration, these puzzles keep your students thinking, recalling, and applying what they’ve read in a jaw-droppingly fun format. Supports Common Core ELA Standards RL.2–4.1, RL.2–4.4, L.2–4.4, and L.2–4.6.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have an entire novel’s worth of comprehension practice ready to go in minutes!

Disclaimer: This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the author or publisher. Students must have their own copy of the book to complete the activities. All content is original.

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 2-4 (TpT lists 2nd-4th).

How long is it?

It is a 44-page printable PDF. Suggested teaching time: 1 Week.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Answer keys are included.

Do students need their own copy of Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald, 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.