Orpheus Looks Back (Myth Retold)
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Orpheus Looks Back (Myth Retold)" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core RL.7.2. A 6th grader who is already steady here can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
3 pages in this set
7th grade reading worksheet: answer three questions about the retold myth of Orpheus, his lyre and the long climb back. Answer key included. Part of our myths and folktales collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use one story as a short whole class read or independent practice. Check answers with the key and ask students to point to the line that supports each choice.
What students will practice
- Students will read the retold myth of Orpheus and the power of his lyre.
- Students will describe how Orpheus's doubts grow during the silent climb.
- Students will answer three multiple-choice questions using details from the myth.
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Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Reading: Literature · 7th Grade
Standard: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
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FAQ
How do I use this myths and folktales worksheet?
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Use one story as a short whole class read or independent practice. Check answers with the key and ask students to point to the line that supports each choice.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Answer three questions about the retold myth of Orpheus, his lyre and the long climb back. The directions on the page read: Read the myth on pages 1 and 2. Then answer the questions on pages 2 and 3. An answer key is included.
Can I use this myths and folktales worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade myths and folktales, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How many myth and folktale worksheets are there?
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There are 3, and each has an answer key.
Which stories are included?
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The stories are The Tiger's Whisker, Maui Snares the Sun and Orpheus Looks Back, all retold for ClassWeekly.
How long is each worksheet?
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Each is three pages, with the story first and questions on the later pages.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Myths and Folktales |
| Standard | RL.7.2 |
| Pages | 3 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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The Tiger's Whisker (Folktale Retold)
Maui Snares the Sun (Myth Retold)
The Lantern Maker's Daughter (Fairy Tale)
The Mapmaker of Silver Marsh (Fantasy)
The Scribe and the Stable Boy (Historical Fiction)
The Complaint Letter (Short Story)
The Storm Off Cape Sable (Adventure Story)
The Gray Mare of the Steppe (Animal Story)