Word Search Puzzle Pack for Use with Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz

This Splendors and Glooms word search pack helps students review vocabulary from Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz, written for Grades 4-7. It is a no-prep 48-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz
• Grades: 4th–7th
• Resource type: Word search
• Format: 48-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week
• Standards: L.4.4, L.4.6, L.5.4, L.5.6, L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6
• Price: $3.00

Bring vocabulary to life with this no-prep word search puzzle pack designed for Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz. Your students will love hunting for key terms while building the academic vocabulary, spelling, and word recognition they need to navigate this richly atmospheric Victorian Gothic novel.

If you’ve ever wished for a meaningful, low-prep way to keep students engaged with the novel’s language—without adding more grading to your plate—this resource is it. Every puzzle is print-and-go, and the included answer keys mean you can have a literacy center, an early-finisher activity, or asub plan ready in seconds.

What’s Included:

• 12 word search puzzles — 10 chapter-group puzzles that follow the novel from Prologue through Epilogue, organized in thematic clusters, plus 2 whole-book review puzzles to cement learning
• 200 carefully selected words — a balanced mix of character names, Victorian-era setting terms, Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary (filigree, labyrinth, fantoccini, automaton), action words, and thematic words
• Complete answer keys for every puzzle — zero guesswork, zero prep
• Well-illustrated designs with thematic artwork that captures the Gothic and puppetry-infused world of the story
• Both full-color and black & white versions — save ink without losing visual appeal
• Total 48 ready-to-use pages

Teachers use this pack for literacy centers, early finisher tasks, morning work, sub plans, homework, novel check-ins, and end-of-unit review. It works beautifully for whole-group warm-ups or independent practice, and the variety of puzzle layouts keeps students across grades 4–7 motivated and on task.

While students enjoy the hunt, they’ll be strengthening vocabulary recognition, spelling, and visual scanning — all tied directly to the novel.

Aligned to CCSS Language standards for vocabulary acquisition (L.4.4, L.5.4, L.6.4, L.7.4, L.4.6, L.5.6, L.6.6, L.7.6), this pack makes it easy to weave meaningful word work into your novel study.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and bring the atmospheric world of Splendors and Glooms into your classroom with absolutely no prep!

Disclaimer:
This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz. 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 4-7 (TpT lists 4th-7th).

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 Splendors and Glooms?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz, 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.