Word Search & Crossword Puzzle Bundle for Use with The Witches by Roald Dahl

The Witches vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for The Witches by Roald Dahl in one bundle, written for Grades 3-6. It is a no-prep 96-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: The Witches by Roald Dahl
• Grades: 3rd–6th
• Resource type: Bundle: word searches + crosswords
• Format: 96-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 2 Weeks
• Standards: L.3.3, L.3.6, L.4.1, L.4.4, L.5.1, L.5.4, L.6.1, L.6.4 and more
• Price: $5.40

Save time and money with this complete vocabulary puzzle bundle for use with The Witches by Roald Dahl. You get two full no-prep puzzle packs — word searches and crosswords — covering Chapters 1–22 for Grades 3–6.

Teaching The Witches and want a ready-to-go activity set that actually follows the book? This bundle includes 24 puzzles and 190 targeted terms, so your students practice key story vocabulary and text-based recall — without extra prep on your end. It’s a true print-and-go companion for your novel study.

What’s Included:

• Complete Word Search Puzzle Pack: 10 chapter-by-chapter puzzles + 2 whole-book review searches, with 15 words per chapter puzzle and 20 review words — a full 190-word bank drawn from characters, settings, and events.
• Complete Crossword Puzzle Pack: 10 chapter-by-chapter crosswords + 2 whole-book review crosswords, with 15 text-based clues per chapter puzzle and 20 review clues — a total of 190 clue-answer pairs.
• 24 total no-prep puzzles covering all 22 chapters (Chapters 1–22), grouped into 10 manageable teaching units.
• 96 printable pages including complete answer keys for every puzzle.
• Well-illustrated design with thematic artwork that matches the novel’s mood.
• Both full-color and ink-saving black & white versions for every puzzle.
• Pair the two packs together for a scaffolded lesson where students meet a word first in the search, then recall it as a crossword answer.

Use these puzzles in literacy centers, guided reading groups, literature circles, novel-study packets, homework, early-finisher work, sub plans, and end-of-book review stations. Because answer keys are included, the bundle also works beautifully for independent practice and substitute days.

These activities reinforce vocabulary retention, spelling, close reading, and using textual evidence. The bundle aligns to RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1; RL.3.4, RL.4.4, RL.5.4, RL.6.4; and L.3.4, L.4.4, L.5.4, L.6.4; L.3.6, L.4.6, L.5.6, L.6.6.

Get the bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have a complete, no-prep vocabulary and comprehension activity set ready for your entire The Witches novel study!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with The Witches by Roald Dahl. 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 3-6 (TpT lists 3rd-6th).

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 The Witches?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of The Witches by Roald Dahl, 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.