Word Search Puzzle Pack for Use with Witness by Karen Hesse | Grades 6-9

This Witness word search pack helps students review vocabulary from Witness by Karen Hesse, written for Grades 6-9. It is a no-prep 28-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Witness by Karen Hesse
• Grades: 6th–9th
• Resource type: Word search
• Format: 28-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: $2.00

Bring vocabulary to life with this no-prep word search puzzle pack designed for Witness by Karen Hesse, the powerful Newbery Honor novel in verse set in 1924 Vermont. Students will love reinforcing key terms from all five Acts, building spelling recognition, and historical vocabulary while immersed in the voices of eleven unforgettable narrators.

Save time and keep your Grades 6-9 students engaged with print-and-go puzzles that require zero prep — just print and hand out for instant literacy center activities, early-finisher tasks, or sub plans. The puzzles pull Tier 2 academic vocabulary (prejudice, confession, editorial, petition, liberty) and Tier 3 domain-specific terms (constable, synagogue, gallows, cyclops) directly from the novel’s text, making every word search a meaningful extension of your novel study.

What’s Included:

• 7 word search puzzles total — 5 Act-by-Act puzzles covering all 132 character monologues, plus 2 Whole Book Review puzzles for end-of-novel reinforcement
• Vocabulary carefully calibrated for middle and early high school readers, accessible for struggling learners yet challenging for advanced students
• Answer keys for every puzzle — grading is effortless and fast
• Well-illustrated design with thematic artwork that reflects the novel’s 1924 Vermont setting
• Available in full-color and black & white versions (ink-saving option)
• 28 pages ready to print — no extra prep needed

Use these puzzles as vocabulary warm-ups, literacy center stations, independent homework, early-finisher challenges, chapter review, or even in emergency sub plans. They’re flexible enough to fit any classroom structure and keep students thinking about the characters and events they’re reading about.

Students strengthen spelling, visual scanning, and vocabulary retention while working with words that matter to the story. Aligned with Common Core Language standards L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, L.8.6, L.9.4, and L.9.6, these puzzles target grade-appropriate acquisition and use of academic and domain-specific vocabulary.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and give your students a hands-on vocabulary boost that connects directly to the novel!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Witness by Karen Hesse. 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.)

More Witness resources

All Witness activities & puzzles

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

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Answer keys are included.

Do students need their own copy of Witness?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Witness by Karen Hesse, so students need their own copy.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($2.00) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.