Mythology Vocabulary word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

Mythology Vocabulary word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

I made this mythology vocabulary puzzle set for my 4th graders during our reading unit on Greek myths. The kids loved the stories but had no idea what words like myth, god, or prophecy meant. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like myth, legend, god, goddess, hero, quest, prophecy, oracle, titan, monster, mortal, immortal, Olympus, underworld, and fate. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the mythology terms finally stick.

The PDF is four pages. Three puzzles plus one answer key page. The word search works well for quiet time after recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about whether a hero has to have superpowers. The crossword I use for partners. I added a couple simple lightning bolt and temple drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for 4th through 5th grade. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers name one Greek god and what they were god of on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.