This free 6th grade reading comprehension worksheet introduces students to Homer's Odyssey with an informational passage and higher-order thinking questions.
The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to the poet Homer. It tells the story of Odysseus, a Greek hero, and his long and dangerous journey home after the Trojan War. The journey takes ten years and is filled with monsters, gods, and tests of courage. Odysseus faces the one-eyed Cyclops, the enchantress Circe, and the deadly song of the Sirens. Throughout his trials, Odysseus relies on cleverness rather than just strength. The poem explores themes of loyalty, temptation, and the longing for home. It remains one of the most widely read works of world literature today.
The Odyssey is one of the oldest and most important works of Western literature. This worksheet gives 6th graders an introduction to epic poetry and the concept of a hero's journey while practicing nonfiction comprehension skills.