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6th Grade Myths and Folktales Worksheets

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Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Myths and folktales are traditional stories that explain the world or teach a lesson. This page holds 9 sheets for 6th grade, each with an answer key: 6 retold myths and 3 retold folktales. Arachne and the Weaving Contest shows where pride leads, Why the World Grows Cold explains the seasons with 6 pomegranate seeds, and The Monkey King Guards the Peaches runs over 2 pages. The questions practice RL.6.2, RL.6.3 and RL.6.5.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The 9 sheets are 6 myths and 3 folktales. They teach lessons the way fables do, such as Arachne's pride or Anansi learning from his son, but none is a fable.

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