Word Search Puzzle Pack for Use with The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman

The Midwife’s Apprentice word search pack helps students review vocabulary from The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman, 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: The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman
• 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
• Price: $3.00

Bring vocabulary to life with this no-prep word search puzzle pack designed for use with The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman. These chapter-by-chapter puzzles make it easy to reinforce key medieval terms, character names, and plot vocabulary in your Grades 6–9 novel study.

If you’re tired of hunting for the right vocabulary words or spending prep time building puzzles, this pack does the heavy lifting for you. Every word search is already made and ready to print — just copy and hand out.

What’s Included:

• 10 chapter-by-chapter word search puzzles plus 2 whole-book review word search puzzles — the 17 chapters are grouped into 10 units in original chapter order
• 15 target words per chapter puzzle and 20 words per whole-book review puzzle for extended review
• Vocabulary drawn directly from Karen Cushman’s novel: medieval settings, midwifery herbs, plot terms, and key characters like Alyce, Jane Sharp, and Edward
• Every word is 4–12 letters, ALL CAPS, single word, and punctuation-free for easy searching
• Delivered as a ready-to-print PDF with finished puzzles
• Print-friendly layout with clear grids and easy-to-read fonts
• Answer keys included for every puzzle for fast, low-prep grading
• Designed to print clearly in black-and-white or color without losing readability

These word searches are perfect for warm-ups, vocabulary review, sub plans, indoor recess, novel-study literacy stations, or homework packets. They’re also a handy option for early finishers during your The Midwife’s Apprentice unit.

Because the word search and crossword products share the same key vocabulary, students encounter important terms in multiple formats for deeper retention. This resource supports Common Core Language standards L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4, L.9-10.4 and L.6.6, L.7.6, L.8.6, L.9-10.6.

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

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman. 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 The Midwife’s Apprentice?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman, 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.