Word Search & Crossword Puzzle Bundle for Use with Hatchet by Gary Paulsen | 5-9

These Hatchet vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for Hatchet by Gary Paulsen in one bundle, written for Grades 5-9. It is a no-prep 96-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
• Grades: 5th–9th
• Resource type: Bundle: word searches + crosswords
• Format: 96-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 2 Weeks
• Standards: L.5.4, L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4, L.9-10.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.6.1 and more
• Price: $5.40

Get two complete puzzle packs in one no-prep bundle — and save money while you do it. This Word Search & Crossword Puzzle Bundle for Use with Hatchet by Gary Paulsen gives you 24 puzzles that carry your Grades 5–9 students through every chapter of Brian’s survival story, reinforcing vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking in a format kids actually enjoy.

Why buy separately when you can grab both? You’ll have a full library of print-and-go activities that work equally well for vocabulary introduction, deep comprehension checks, and everything in between — all at a better price.

Here’s what you get in this bundle:

WORD SEARCH PACK (12 puzzles):

• 10 chapter-grouped word searches covering all 19 narrative chapters, perfectly paced to your reading schedule
• 2 cumulative whole-book review word searches
• 15 words per puzzle — 180 total vocabulary terms drawn directly from the text
• Answer keys included
• Builds visual scanning, spelling confidence, and word-form familiarity

CROSSWORD PACK (12 puzzles):

• 10 chapter-grouped crosswords covering all 19 chapters with deliberately mixed clue types
• 2 cumulative whole-book review crosswords
• 15 clues per puzzle — a thoughtful blend of 5 literal, 7 inferential, and 3 analytical prompts
• Encourages text-based reasoning, character analysis, and engagement with themes like survival and resilience
• Answer keys included

Both packs are:

• Well-illustrated with clean, thematic artwork
• Available in full-color and black & white versions — print what you need without breaking the ink budget
• Over 90+ pages of student-friendly activities — zero prep required

Whether you’re running literacy centers, filling sub plans, assigning meaningful homework, or reviewing before an end-of-unit assessment, this bundle has you covered. Together, these puzzles help students practice skills aligned with RL.5.1–RL.9.1 (citing textual evidence), RL.5.4–RL.9.4 (determining word meanings in context), and language standards L.5.4–L.9.4 and L.5.6–L.9.6 (vocabulary acquisition) — all while they think they’re just having fun.

Get the bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers today and keep your class engaged, on-task, and building real skills — all at a price that leaves room in your budget for the next great novel.

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. 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 5-9 (TpT lists 5th-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 Hatchet?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, 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.