Reading Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Tragic Hero Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 6-9 on the tragic hero. Students learn how a noble character’s own flaw, often pride, leads to a downfall, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Reading
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Tragic Hero, character
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A tragic hero is a noble or important character whose own flaw leads to a downfall, often in a serious story called a tragedy. This worksheet teaches the parts of a tragic hero, including the flaw of pride, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms and shows a tragic hero. 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 Protagonist and Antagonist and Character Motivation 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 short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Character Motivation Worksheet for more practice.
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Tragic Hero Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 6-9 on the tragic hero. Students learn how a noble character’s own flaw, often pride, leads to a downfall, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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