Ramona the Pest: Criss Cross

After reading Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary use this printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle to extend student learning. All clues relate to the content of the story.
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Check Puzzle

Across

  • 1. Ramona’s sister always calls her a _____.
  • 3. Ramona’s mother usually serves _____ sandwiches for lunch.
  • 4. What is Beezus short for?
  • 5. Ramona and Howie fought over a _____ that was around her bunny’s neck.
  • 6. What did Ramona dress as for Halloween?
  • 7. What is the name of the doll that Ramona brings in for show-and-tell?
  • 9. Ramona nearly lost her new, red _____ in the mud.
  • 11. What is Ramona’s last name?
  • 12. Ramona’s Q’s look like _____.
  • 13. _____ Huggins was the traffic guard at Ramona’s corner.

Down

  • 1. On the first day of school, Ramona thought Miss Binney was going to give her a _____?
  • 2. Ramona was starting _____ at Glenwood School.
  • 4. What did Ramona say when she pulled Susan’s curls?
  • 8. Who did Ramona want to kiss since the first day of school?
  • 10. Howie turned Ramona’s _____ into a two-wheeler.

Word Bank

beatrice
pest
quimby
kindergarten
present
henry
boing
chevrolet
ribbon
tricycle
rain boots
cats
davy
tuna
witch