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8th Grade Language Arts Crossword Puzzles

Use these 8th Grade Language Arts Crossword Puzzles to reinforce academic vocabulary, literary terms, figurative language, poetry terms, and test-preparation concepts.

Perfect for classroom, homework, tutoring, homeschooling, or weekend practice.

About These 8th Grade Language Arts Crossword Puzzles

These printable crossword puzzles help 8th grade students review important language arts terms, academic vocabulary, literary devices, and reading concepts. Crossword practice encourages close attention to definitions, improves vocabulary retention, and gives teachers an easy way to assign review, homework, warm-ups, or extra practice.

Teacher Tip: Use the study sheets before the puzzles, then assign different crossword versions for review, reteaching, or assessment.

8th Grade CCSS Language Arts Academic Vocabulary

These puzzles focus on 8th grade Common Core language arts academic vocabulary. Study Sheet 1 includes 17 terms and connects with crosswords 1–4. Study Sheet 2 includes 16 terms and connects with crosswords 5–8. The combined 33-term study sheet reviews all academic vocabulary terms together.

Academic Vocabulary Study Sheet 117 terms Academic Vocabulary Study Sheet 216 terms Academic Vocabulary Study Sheet 3All 33 terms

Academic Vocabulary Crosswords

Related Practice: These academic vocabulary terms are also supported by 8th grade quizzes and word searches linked below.

8th Grade CCSS Literary Terms

These literary terms crosswords help students review important vocabulary for reading, literature, and poetry. Puzzles 1, 4, 7, and 10 use Study Sheet 1 terms; puzzles 2, 5, 8, and 11 use Study Sheet 2 terms; puzzles 3, 6, 9, and 12 use Study Sheet 3 terms.

Literary Terms Study Sheet 115 terms Literary Terms Study Sheet 215 terms Literary Terms Study Sheet 315 terms