8th Grade Crossword Fall

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Across
  1. 2. giving details about the main idea for clarification.
  2. 3. the main topic or idea in a paper or essay.
  3. 6. a wicker basket used to carry fish.
  4. 10. physical or mental weaknesses.
  5. 12. A piece of writing whose purpose is to explain a topic.
  6. 13. showing deep understanding.
  7. 14. a type of trout.
  8. 15. essential parts of something.
  9. 16. feelings or excitement, or anxious uncertainty about what might happen.
Down
  1. 1. bringing light or attention to something.
  2. 4. the part of the throat that carries food to your stomach (esophagus)
  3. 5. taking someone's idea and saying they're yours without giving credit.
  4. 7. A short story told about a real event.
  5. 8. what is thought to be good or bad, right or wrong.
  6. 9. a recurring idea or lesson in a text.
  7. 11. An idea that is found using evidence and what you already know.