Word Search & Crossword Bundle for Use with Witness by Karen Hesse | Grades 6-9

These Witness vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for Witness by Karen Hesse in one bundle, written for Grades 6-9. It is a no-prep 56-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Witness by Karen Hesse
• Grades: 6th–9th
• Resource type: Bundle: word searches + crosswords
• Format: 56-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 2 Weeks
• 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: $3.60

Get two complete puzzle packs for one great price with this no-prep bundle designed to support your novel study of Karen Hesse’s Witness. You’ll receive the full Word Search Puzzle Pack and the full Crossword Puzzle Pack — a combined set of 14 puzzles that reinforce vocabulary, build reading comprehension, and challenge students to think critically about the characters, setting, and themes of this powerful Newbery Honor novel in verse

Perfect for grades 6-9, this bundle covers the novel from Act One through the final monologue, with puzzles that work as vocabulary warm-ups, chapter quizzes, formative assessments, early-finisher activities, literature circle prompts, or ready-to-go sub plans. Everything is print-and-go, saving you hours of prep while keeping students engaged with the text in meaningful ways.

What’s Included in the Bundle:

• Word Search Puzzle Pack (7 puzzles): 5 Act-by-Act puzzles covering all 132 character monologues, plus 2 Whole Book Review word searches that strengthen spelling and visual scanning while reinforcing Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary
• Crossword Puzzle Pack (7 puzzles): 5 Act-by-Act crosswords (15 clues each) plus 2 Whole Book Review crosswords (20 clues each), with definition-based, inference, and analytical clues that require students to recall and synthesize information across narrators
• Answer keys for every single puzzle — no extra grading guesswork
• Well-illustrated designs with thematic artwork, available in full-color and black & white for budget-friendly printing
• Over 50 pages of ready-to-use content — no prep, no planning, just print and teach

Whether you need a quick vocabulary boost, an end-of-Act review, or a comprehensive final assessment activity, this bundle has you covered. Use it for literacy centers, homework, test prep, independent work packets, or even emergency sub plans — it’s flexible enough to fit any classroom routine.

While the word searches help students recognize and spell key terms, the crosswords push them to recall details, draw inferences, and connect the novel’s themes of prejudice, courage, and community to the 1924 Vermont setting. Together, they create a rich, differentiated vocabulary and comprehension experience aligned to Common Core Reading Literature and Language standards RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.4, L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, L.8.6, L.9.4, and L.9.6.

Buying the bundle saves you money compared to purchasing each pack separately — and gives you a complete novel vocabulary activity set ready to use from day one.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and give your students two dynamic, no-prep ways to dive deeper into Witness by Karen Hesse!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Witness by Karen Hesse. 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 56-page printable PDF. Suggested teaching time: 2 Weeks.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Answer keys are included.

Do students need their own copy of Witness?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Witness by Karen Hesse, so students need their own copy.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($3.60) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.