Word Search Puzzle Pack for Use with The Giver by Lois Lowry | Grades 6-9

This The Giver word search pack organizes vocabulary from The Giver by Lois Lowry by chapter for Grades 6–9. Ten puzzles follow the chapter groups (1–2 through 20–23) and two review the whole book, each with 15–20 terms such as apprehensive, perceive, Sameness and Receiver. Answer keys are included in the 48-page PDF.

At a glance

• Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry
• Grades: 6th–9th
• Puzzles: 12 word searches (10 chapter groups + 2 whole-book reviews), 15–20 terms each
• Format: 48-page printable PDF, color + black & white
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 Week

Save yourself time and keep your class meaningfully engaged — whether you need early finisher activities, sub plans, or a quick end-of-chapter review, these print-and-go puzzles are ready the moment you are. Each puzzle pulls terms straight from the novel, so vocabulary practice feels like a natural extension of your reading, not a disconnected drill.

What’s Included

• 12 word search puzzles — 10 chapter-grouped puzzles (Chapters 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–16, 17–19, 20–23) plus 2 whole-book review puzzles
• 15–20 carefully selected terms per puzzle, including Tier 2 academic vocabulary (apprehensive, perceive, exhilarate, unanimous) and Tier 3 domain-specific words (Sameness, Receiver, Stirrings, Nurturer)
• Well-illustrated design with thematic artwork featuring Jonas, The Giver, and Gabriel — each page looks inviting in both color and black & white
• Full-color and ink-saving black & white versions for every puzzle and answer key — 48 pages total
• Answer keys included for effortless grading or student self-checking

Whether you use them in literacy centers, warm-ups, homework, or as independent desk work, these puzzles flex to fit your classroom rhythm. They’re also a fantastic addition to your sub plans — just print and leave meaningful work behind.

Aligned with CCSS Language standards L.6.4, L.6.6, L.8.4, and L.8.6, the word searches help students determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words and acquire grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific vocabulary.

Repeated searching builds visual scanning, spelling recognition, and familiarity with the novel’s language — all in a low-stress, puzzle-based format.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and have an engaging, no-prep vocabulary activity ready for every chapter of The Giver!

More The Giver resources

• All The Giver activities & puzzles
• The Giver crossword puzzles
• The Giver word search & crossword bundle

Frequently asked questions

What grade level is this word search pack for?

It is written for Grades 6–9 (TpT lists it as 6th-9th). Teachers commonly use it during a read-aloud or novel study of The Giver.

How many puzzles are included?

12 word searches (10 chapter groups + 2 whole-book reviews), 15–20 terms each, in a 48-page printable PDF with full-color and black & white versions.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Every puzzle has a complete answer key, so you can grade quickly or let students self-check.

Which vocabulary words are included?

Words come straight from the novel, for example apprehensive, perceive, exhilarate and unanimous, plus novel terms like Sameness, Receiver, Stirrings and Nurturer.

Do students need their own copy of The Giver?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the original text of The Giver by Lois Lowry. Students need the book to complete the activities.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($3.00) as an instant-download PDF. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page to go to the listing.

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with The Giver by Lois Lowry. 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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