Reading Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Archetypes Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 6-9 on character archetypes. Students learn the hero, mentor, villain, trickster, and sidekick, name the archetype from descriptions, then answer four written responses. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Reading
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Archetypes, literary elements
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
An archetype is a character type that appears again and again in stories across cultures. This worksheet teaches the common archetypes – hero, mentor, villain, trickster, and sidekick – so students can recognize them in what they read.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines the archetypes with examples. Section A has eight descriptions to name. Section B on page 2 has four written-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Character Traits and Protagonist and Antagonist worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the common archetypes.
Name the archetype for each description in Section A on page 1.
Write your responses to the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Character Traits Worksheet for more on character.
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Archetypes Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 6-9 on character archetypes. Students learn the hero, mentor, villain, trickster, and sidekick, name the archetype from descriptions, then answer four written responses. A complete answer key is included.
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