Word Search Puzzle Pack for Use with Nothing But the Truth by Avi | Grades 6-9

This Nothing But the Truth word search pack helps students review vocabulary from Nothing But the Truth by Avi, written for Grades 6-9. It is a no-prep 48-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: Word search
• Format: 48-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• 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: $3.00

Bring vocabulary to life with this no-prep word search puzzle pack designed for Nothing But the Truth by Avi. Your students will reinforce key characters, memos, dialogues, and diary entries across all 19 dated chapters while building the academic and domain-specific vocabulary that makes this documentary novel so memorable.

If you’re juggling a full novel study and need a resource that’s ready tomorrow, this pack saves you hours of prep. Just print and go — the answer keys are included, and the clean, uncluttered grids are easy to read for both middle-grade and early high-school learners.

What’s Included:

• 10 chapter-based word search puzzles that follow the original chapter order, grouped into balanced units from Ch 1 through Ch 18–19
• 2 whole-book review word searches for end-of-novel review and spiral practice
• Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary pulled directly from the novel, including words like SUSPENSION, MISCONDUCT, PATRIOTISM, SCAPEGOAT, REPUTATION, INTERCOM, ROSTER, WORKSHOP, BROADCAST, and ACADEMY
• Answer keys for all 12 puzzles so you can grade at a glance
• Full-color and black-and-white versions — the ink-saving option is ready when you need it
• 48 print-ready pages with a well-illustrated, thematic art style that respects older readers

These puzzles work beautifully for warm-ups, literacy centers, early finishers, sub plans, quiet homework, or post-chapter reviews. Use them as independent practice while you pull small groups or confer with students.

Aligned to Common Core Language standards L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4, and L.6.6, L.7.6, L.8.6, this pack reinforces grade-appropriate vocabulary acquisition, word-meaning determination, spelling recognition, and visual scanning skills. Students encounter the same Tier 2 and Tier 3 words they need to understand characters’ motives and the novel’s central conflict.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have your next vocabulary review ready to go in minutes!

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.

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 48-page printable PDF. Suggested teaching time: 1 Week.

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 ($3.00) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.