Reading Worksheet · Grades 7–9
Hubris Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 7-9 on hubris. Students learn how excessive pride becomes the fatal flaw that leads a tragic hero to a downfall, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A diagram and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Reading
Grades
Grades 7–9
Skill Focus
Hubris, literary devices
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Hubris is excessive pride that often becomes the fatal flaw leading a tragic hero to a downfall. This worksheet teaches hubris and the vocabulary of tragedy, with an illustration of the Icarus myth.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms and shows the myth of Icarus. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Tragic Hero and Catharsis worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the illustration.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Tragic Hero Worksheet for more practice.
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Hubris Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 7-9 on hubris. Students learn how excessive pride becomes the fatal flaw that leads a tragic hero to a downfall, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A diagram and complete answer key are included.
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