Read & Analyze Myths: Echo & Narcissus

Discover the iconic Roman tale of Echo and Narcissus in this reading comprehension worksheet! Students will read about the origin of Echo’s curse, her encounter with Narcissus, and the eventual fate of both characters. Then, learners will answer questions about the traits and emotions of the different characters, citing text evidence for their answers. They will also describe the two natural phenomena that are explained by this myth. 

This worksheet is a great way for fifth and sixth graders to learn about classical mythology while also working on vital reading comprehension and literary analysis skills. Students will practice making inferences about the characters and plot, and using text evidence to support their statements. 

Keep learning about myths and folktales in Read and Analyze Myths: The Sky Woman, Read and Analyze Myths: Arachne's Web, and Read and Analyze Myths: Orpheus and Eurydice.