Word Search & Crossword Puzzle Bundle for Use with Nothing But the Truth by Avi

These Nothing But the Truth vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for Nothing But the Truth by Avi 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: Nothing But the Truth by Avi
• 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

Save time and reinforce vocabulary with this no-prep Word Search & Crossword Puzzle Bundle designed for Nothing But the Truth by Avi. Your students will get 24 print-and-go puzzles that cover every dated chapter while practicing the Tier 2 and Tier 3 words, character details, and textual evidence that make this documentary novel so powerful.

If you’re teaching the full novel and want one complete vocabulary and comprehension set that won’t eat your weekend, this bundle gives you two full puzzle packs at a better price — all the reinforcement, none of the prep.

What’s Included:

• Word Search Puzzle Pack: 10 chapter-based word searches + 2 whole-book review word searches
• Crossword Puzzle Pack: 10 chapter-based crosswords + 2 whole-book review crosswords
• 24 total puzzles covering all 19 dated chapters, grouped in original order from Chapter 1 through Chapters 18–19
• 96 print-ready pages across both packs
• Answer keys for every puzzle in both packs
• Full-color and black-and-white versions for ink-saving printing
• Clue types that range from recall to inference to analysis, so one bundle reaches grades 6–9

Use these for chapter checks, close-reading follow-ups, warm-ups, literacy centers, early finishers, homework, sub plans, and end-of-novel review. The word searches build recognition and spelling; the crosswords push students to recall and apply vocabulary and textual evidence.

Aligned to Common Core RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1 for citing textual evidence, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4 for word meanings in context, and L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4 plus L.6.6, L.7.6, L.8.6 for grade-appropriate vocabulary acquisition.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have a complete, print-and-go vocabulary and comprehension set for the entire novel — save 10% compared to buying each pack separately!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Nothing But the Truth by Avi. 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.

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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 Nothing But the Truth?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Nothing But the Truth by Avi, 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.