Word Search Puzzles for Use with Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor

This Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry word search pack helps students review vocabulary from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor, written for Grades 6-9. It is a no-prep 56-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
• Grades: 6th–9th
• Resource type: Word search
• Format: 56-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: $3.50

Bring vocabulary to life with this no-prep word search puzzle pack designed for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor. Your students will love hunting for key terms as they move through every chapter of this powerful Newbery Medal-winning novel — all while building the academic and historical language that deepens comprehension.

Save yourself hours of planning with 14 print-and-go puzzles that require zero cutting, folding, or assembly. Whether you need a quick warm-up, meaningful early-finisher work, or an engaging chapter review, this pack has you covered. The thoughtfully curated word lists blend character names, plot-critical terms, Tier 2 academic vocabulary, and Tier 3 domain-specific historical language, so students encounter the words in context again and again. Answer keys are included for every puzzle — grading is effortless, and students can even self-check.

What’s Included

• 14 word search puzzles — 12 chapter-by-chapter puzzles (one for each narrative chapter) plus 2 cumulative whole-book review puzzles with 20 words each
• Word lists that weave together Cassie Logan, Stacey Logan, T.J. Avery, key events, historical concepts (sharecropping, Great Depression, segregation), and thematic terms like dignity, injustice, resilience
• Well-illustrated design featuring original artwork inspired by the novel’s main characters
• Available in full-color and ink-saving black & white versions — print only what you need
• 56 pages total, including puzzles, answer keys, and cover pages
• All answer keys included — quick grading or student self-assessment

How Teachers Use This Pack

These word searches fit beautifully into literacy centers, morning work, homework, sub plans, and end-of-chapter review. Many teachers use them as early-finisher activities or partner work that keeps the whole class on task while you pull small groups. The chapter-by-chapter format makes it easy to assign the exact puzzle that matches your current reading — and the two whole-book reviews are perfect for pre-test reinforcement or a fun culminating activity.

Skills & Standards

Each puzzle reinforces vocabulary recognition, spelling, and visual scanning while building the academic and domain-specific language students need to talk and write about the novel. Aligned to CCSS L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, and L.8.6, with content also well suited to Grade 9 vocabulary reinforcement.

Ready in minutes — get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today, pick your chapter, and let the vocabulary learning begin!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor. 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 56-page printable PDF. Suggested teaching time: 1 Week.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Answer keys are included.

Do students need their own copy of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor, so students need their own copy.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($3.50) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.