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Basketball crossword puzzle based on Play Makers by Mike Lupica, with vocabulary like practice, friendship, and coach.
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Play Makers Basketball Crossword Puzzle

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A 10-clue crossword based on Mike Lupica's Play Makers novel. Clues cover the main character Ben, the sport of basketball, Rockwell Middle School, and core themes like friendship, practice, and teamwork. Use it as a reading comprehension activity, a warm-up for a sports or literature unit, or a fun way to review the book with Grades 4–6 students.

Subject:
Sports & Physical Education
Topic:
Basketball
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated April 2015

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Print this crossword for classroom use, homework packets, or sub plans. Click 'View Crossword' to modify clues, adjust difficulty, or add your own words before downloading as a PDF. An answer key is included with every download.

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