Printable Word Search Puzzle Pack for Use with A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park

A Single Shard word search pack helps students review vocabulary from A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park, written for Grades 5-8. It is a no-prep 48-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
• Grades: 5th–8th
• Resource type: Word search
• Format: 48-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• Standards: L.5.4, L.5.6, L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, L.8.6
• Price: $3.00

Bring vocabulary to life with this no-prep word search puzzle pack designed for use with A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park. Your students will love reinforcing key terms from every chapter while building the academic and domain-specific vocabulary that makes this Newbery Medal winner so powerful.

If you’re looking for a low-prep way to keep Grades 5–8 readers engaged with challenging vocabulary, this set is ready to go. Just print and hand out — no cutting, sorting, or extra planning required.

What’s Included:

• 12 word search puzzles total: 10 chapter-based puzzles covering all 13 chapters, grouped into 10 narrative units, plus 2 whole-book review puzzles
• 170 unique vocabulary words, including character names, historical Korean terms, pottery-specific vocabulary, and Tier 2 and Tier 3 academic language drawn from the novel
• Answer keys included for every puzzle for quick grading or self-checking
• Well-illustrated design with thematic artwork reflecting the setting and themes of 12th-century Korea
• Available in both full-color and ink-saving black & white versions
• 48 print-and-go pages — just print, distribute, and go

Use them as literacy center rotations, early finisher tasks, vocabulary warm-ups, homework reinforcement, sub plans, or end-of-chapter reviews. They’re flexible enough for independent practice or partner work and fit naturally into any novel study unit for A Single Shard.

Each puzzle reinforces spelling, visual scanning, word recognition, and vocabulary acquisition while aligning to Common Core ELA Language standards L.5.4/L.5.6 through L.8.4/L.8.6 for vocabulary acquisition and grade-appropriate academic language.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have your class ready to go in minutes!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with A Single Shard 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.)

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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 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 A Single Shard?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of A Single Shard 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.