Harvest Gratitude

The 60-Word Gratitude Hunt

Part 2: Autumn Thankfulness Lexicon Challenge

60 Hidden Words

Directions: Find all 60 gratitude words hidden in the grid (look across →, down ↓, and diagonal ↘). Check off each word in the list as you spot it!

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The 60-Word Gratitude Checklist Check off [ ✓ ] each word you find

Harvest & Plenty

• [   ] HARVEST
• [   ] BOUNTIFUL
• [   ] CORNUCOPIA
• [   ] FLOURISH
• [   ] NURTURE
• [   ] YIELD
• [   ] PROVIDENCE
• [   ] ABUNDANCE
• [   ] AUTUMN
• [   ] HEARTH
• [   ] GOLDEN
• [   ] GATHERING
• [   ] BLESSING
• [   ] REAP
• [   ] PLENTIFUL

Heartfelt Praise

• [   ] GRATITUDE
• [   ] THANKFULNESS
• [   ] APPRECIATION
• [   ] PRAISE
• [   ] RECOGNITION
• [   ] CHERISH
• [   ] TREASURE
• [   ] ESTEEM
• [   ] VALUED
• [   ] ADMIRE
• [   ] REJOICE
• [   ] INDEBTED
• [   ] GRACE
• [   ] DEVOTION
• [   ] RESPECT

Kindness & Unity

• [   ] BENEVOLENCE
• [   ] GENEROSITY
• [   ] HOSPITALITY
• [   ] KINDNESS
• [   ] SHARING
• [   ] GIVING
• [   ] ALTRUISM
• [   ] KINSHIP
• [   ] UNSELFISH
• [   ] EMPATHY
• [   ] COMPASSION
• [   ] FRIEND
• [   ] SYMPATHY
• [   ] GOODWILL
• [   ] CARING

Peace & Reflection

• [   ] SERENITY
• [   ] HUMILITY
• [   ] RESILIENCE
• [   ] FORBEARANCE
• [   ] WONDER
• [   ] CONTENTMENT
• [   ] MINDFULNESS
• [   ] TOGETHER
• [   ] ROOTS
• [   ] ENERGY
• [   ] HONOR
• [   ] TRUE
• [   ] PEACE
• [   ] SINCERITY
• [   ] HARMONY

My Gratitude in Action

Pick two words from the list above. Write 2–3 sentences explaining how you will show those qualities to friends or family this fall:

Harvest Gratitude Lesson • Grade 5–8 ELA / SEL Page 2 of 2: 60-Word Lexicon Challenge Complete

Bonus Scramble Answer Key (6 Words)

1. E P C E A → PEACE

calm feeling

2. R E C G A → GRACE

gentle forgiveness

3. R E P A → REAP

gather the crops

4. M N O H R Y A → HARMONY

getting along

5. P E S T R E C → RESPECT

polite care

6. W L L I O O G D → GOODWILL

friendly wishes

Harvest Gratitude Answer Key • Grade 5–8 ELA / SEL Page 1 of 2: Crossword & Scramble Key

Word Search Key & Reflection Guide

Part 2: 60-Word Lexicon Coordinates & Easy Grading Guide

TEACHER GUIDE

Guide: Grid coordinates identify the starting row, column, and direction for terms across the 20×18 word hunt.

60-Word Coordinate Locator Guide 20×18 Master Grid Coordinates

Harvest & Plenty

• BOUNTIFUL: R1, C1 →
• GRATITUDE: R1, C10 →
• HARVEST: R6, C9 →
• CORNUCOPIA: R3, C1 →
• FLOURISH: R6, C1 →
• NURTURE: R15, C1 →
• PROVIDENCE: R12, C9 →
• BLESSING: R9, C1 →
• REAP: R18, C15 →

Heartfelt Praise

• THANKFULNESS: R2, C1 →
• PRAISE: R2, C13 →
• APPRECIATION: R4, C1 →
• CHERISH: R7, C11 →
• TREASURE: R8, C1 →
• ESTEEM: R13, C8 →
• VALUED: R13, C14 →
• ADMIRE: R16, C10 →
• GRACE: R18, C10 →

Kindness & Giving

• BENEVOLENCE: R3, C11 →
• GENEROSITY: R7, C1 →
• HOSPITALITY: R5, C1 →
• KINDNESS: R5, C12 →
• GIVING: R4, C13 →
• ALTRUISM: R12, C1 →
• GOODWILL: R17, C8 →
• COMPASSION: R8, C9 →
• FRIEND: R16, C15 →

Peace & Reflection

• SERENITY: R9, C9 →
• RESILIENCE: R10, C1 →
• WONDER: R10, C11 →
• MINDFULNESS: R11, C1 →
• HUMILITY: R11, C12 →
• TOGETHER: R14, C1 →
• HARMONY: R17, C1 →
• PEACE: R17, C16 →
• SINCERITY: R18, C1 →

Easy Reflection Scoring Guide & Sample Answer

Grades 5–8 SEL

Full Credit (3 pts)

Selects 2 words and gives clear, realistic examples of showing them at home or school in complete sentences.

Partial Credit (2 pts)

Selects words but explanation is short or only gives a simple definition without personal actions.

Needs Revision (1 pt)

Only lists words or writes an incomplete phrase without explanation.

Sample Student Answer:

"This fall, I want to show kindness by helping my partner clean up after science labs without being asked. At home, I will practice hospitality by warmly welcoming my cousins when they come over for dinner and offering them my favorite seat."

Harvest Gratitude Answer Key • Grade 5–8 ELA / SEL Page 2 of 2: Solutions & Grading Guide