Synonym Crossword Puzzle Worksheet

Practice finding words with similar meanings through a crossword. Students use a word bank and clues to choose synonyms and fit them into the grid.
Grades
Grades 3–5
Pages
2
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Updated Jul 27, 2021

Subject
ELA, Vocabulary
Topic
Synonyms, Crossword
Resource types
Crosswords Puzzles
Answer key
Included
Standards
L.4.5

Product description

From the author

Use a thirteen-word bank to solve thirteen across and down synonym clues. Match meanings, check word lengths and use crossing letters to complete the crossword. A filled solution is supplied on the second page.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Match clue words with synonyms from a bank

  • Use crossing letters and grid length to confirm vocabulary choices

Teaching tips

  • Begin with the clues learners can solve confidently, then use those crossing letters to narrow the remaining synonyms.

Skills covered

  • Synonym knowledge — Identify words with similar meanings

  • Crossword reasoning — Coordinate clue meaning, length, and intersecting letters

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Is a word bank supplied?

Yes. The crossword includes a synonym word bank and a completed solution page.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • L.4.5

Core concepts

  • Synonyms

  • Crossword clues

  • Vocabulary relationships

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