Word Search & Crossword Puzzle Bundle for Use with Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry

These Gathering Blue vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry in one bundle, written for Grades 6-9. It is a no-prep 96-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
• Grades: 6th–9th
• Resource type: Bundle: word searches + crosswords
• Format: 96-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: $5.40

Give your students the best of both worlds with this no-prep Word Search & Crossword Puzzle Bundle for Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry. You get two complete puzzle packs — 24 puzzles total — at one discounted price, making it easier than ever to reinforce vocabulary, comprehension, and close reading from the first chapter to the last.

This bundle combines engaging vocabulary recognition with deeper critical thinking, all in a print-and-go format that saves you hours of planning. Perfect for Grades 6–9, it’s the only supplementary puzzle set you’ll need for your entire Gathering Blue novel study — and buying together costs significantly less than purchasing each pack separately.

What’s Included:

• 12 word search puzzles — 10 chapter-unit puzzles covering all 23 chapters, plus 2 whole-book review word searches, building vocabulary recognition and spelling skills
• 12 crossword puzzles — 10 chapter-unit crosswords plus 2 whole-book review crosswords with 20 clues each, challenging students to recall characters, plot events, and vocabulary through definition-based, inference, and context-clue prompts
• Answer keys for every puzzle in both packs — grading is effortless, and students can self-check with confidence
• Well-illustrated design with thematic artwork that captures the dystopian tone of the novel
• Available in full-color and black & white versions for ink-saving convenience
• Approximately 96 pages of content (48 pages per pack), giving you an entire novel’s worth of activities

Use these puzzles as literacy centers, bell ringers, early-finisher tasks, homework, sub plans, or end-of-novel reviews. Whether you need a quick vocabulary check or a full-class comprehension challenge, this bundle adapts to your pacing and instructional style.

While students complete the word searches, they strengthen vocabulary acquisition, spelling, and visual scanning (L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, L.8.6). The crosswords push them further into close reading, textual evidence, and word meaning in context (RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.4). Together, these puzzles cover both the Language and Reading Literature strands of the Common Core State Standards for middle school ELA.

Get the bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have every chapter covered — with zero prep and a full shelf of activities your students will actually look forward to.

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry. 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 96-page printable PDF. Suggested teaching time: 2 Weeks.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Answer keys are included.

Do students need their own copy of Gathering Blue?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry, so students need their own copy.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($5.40) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.