English Language Arts6-8
Secrets in the Shadows Vocabulary Word Search
By Niquita Dena M.
A printable word search for 7th graders reading Anne Schraff's novel Secrets in the Shadows, with all fifteen story vocabulary words hidden in a 15x15 grid. Students circle words across rows, columns, and both diagonals, which builds word recognition and spelling while reinforcing the novel's key terms.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a warm-up or a quick review during or after a reading unit, roughly 15-20 minutes of class time, or assign it as independent practice.
- Discussion question: after finding a word, can you use it in a sentence that connects to Roylin's choices in the story?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: provide the word bank with definitions or pair students so they can check each other's words against the list.
- Extension for advanced students: have them write a short summary of the novel that uses at least eight of the fifteen vocabulary words in context.
- Estimated time: about 15-20 minutes for most students, including checking answers as a class.
English Language Arts6-8
Secrets in the Shadows Vocabulary Word Search
By Niquita Dena M.
A printable word search for 7th graders reading Anne Schraff's novel Secrets in the Shadows, with all fifteen story vocabulary words hidden in a 15x15 grid. Students circle words across rows, columns, and both diagonals, which builds word recognition and spelling while reinforcing the novel's key terms.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a warm-up or a quick review during or after a reading unit, roughly 15-20 minutes of class time, or assign it as independent practice.
- Discussion question: after finding a word, can you use it in a sentence that connects to Roylin's choices in the story?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: provide the word bank with definitions or pair students so they can check each other's words against the list.
- Extension for advanced students: have them write a short summary of the novel that uses at least eight of the fifteen vocabulary words in context.
- Estimated time: about 15-20 minutes for most students, including checking answers as a class.