Printable Crossword Puzzle Pack for Use with Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park

These Project Mulberry crossword puzzles check vocabulary and story details from Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park, written for Grades 4-7. It is a no-prep 48-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park
• Grades: 4th–7th
• Resource type: Crossword puzzles
• Format: 48-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• Standards: L.4.4, L.4.6, L.5.4, L.5.6, L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, RL.4.1 and more
• Price: $3.00

Give your students a fresh way to think deeply about Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park with this no-prep crossword puzzle pack designed for Grades 4–7. Each puzzle challenges readers to recall characters, plot events, vocabulary, and themes—turning passive review into active comprehension.

If you want a quick but meaningful check for understanding, these crosswords are ready the moment you are. Just print and go, and your students will be piecing together Julia’s journey of friendship, identity, and ethical decision-making.

What’s Included

• 12 crossword puzzles total — 10 chapter-by-chapter crosswords covering all 16 chapters (grouped into 10 units) plus 2 whole-book review crosswords with 20 clues each
• Clue variety — definition-based, character-identity, plot-event, setting, vocabulary-in-context, and inference clues keep students thinking across multiple comprehension levels
• Differentiated design — each chapter crossword includes 15 clues: 5 accessible, 7 medium-inference, and 3 challenging clues
• Complete answer keys for quick and easy assessment
• Clean, well-illustrated design with thematic artwork
• Available in full-color and ink-saving black & white versions
• 48 printable pages

These crosswords are ideal for chapter check-ins, literature circles, guided reading groups, test prep, homework, or meaningful sub plans that go beyond busywork. Use them as a warm-up, end-of-chapter review, or cumulative assessment—flexible enough for any classroom routine.

Skills & Standards

Students practice close reading, vocabulary in context, and citing textual evidence as they work through clue types that require more than surface recognition. Aligned with Common Core standards RL.4.1, RL.4.4, L.4.4, L.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, L.5.4, L.5.6, RL.6.1, RL.6.4, L.6.4, L.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.4, L.7.4, and L.7.6.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and give your students a deeper, more engaging way to review Project Mulberry!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park. 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.)

More Project Mulberry resources

All Project Mulberry activities & puzzles

Frequently asked questions

What grade level is this for?

It is written for Grades 4-7 (TpT lists 4th-7th).

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 Project Mulberry?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park, 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.