Read and Analyze Myths: The Earth and Sky

Study a fascinating myth from West Africa in this engaging worksheet! Students will read a traditional myth from the Fon religion that describes how the feud between the brothers Sagbata and Sogbo affected the Earth. Then, young learners will answer questions about what happened in the myth and what lesson could be learned from it.

This worksheet is a perfect reading comprehension activity for fifth and sixth graders. As they broaden their understanding of myth and culture, they’ll also work on valuable literary analysis skills, such as assessing conflict in a story and identifying a theme or lesson.

Check out more fantastic folktales and myths in resources like Pourquoi: How Coyote Helped to Light the World, Read and Analyze Myths: The Sky Woman, and Read & Analyze Myths: Echo & Narcissus.