Arachne Weaver Review Worksheet
Core Knowledge Language Arts • Grade 2 Domain 4: Greek Myths • Lesson 4
Arachne the Weaver
Vocabulary & Story Review
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Part 1: Vocabulary Words Word Bank
arachnids
animal group
flattered
complimented
superior
much better
tapestry
woven picture
A. Write the word from the box that matches each clue:
1. Praised or gave a nice compliment to someone:
2. Animals that have 8 legs, like spiders:
3. A large woven picture made from thread or yarn:
4. Higher in quality or much better:
B. Fill in each blank with flattered or arachnids:
1. Arachne was when visitors praised her weaving.
2. Spiders and scorpions are called because they have eight legs.
Part 2: Put the Story in Order Write numbers 1 to 5
What happened in the myth? Write 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 in each circle.
Athena disguises herself as an old woman after hearing Arachne brag.
Arachne weaves beautiful pictures, and people flatter her skill.
Athena touches Arachne and turns her into the very first spider.
Athena reveals who she is, and Arachne challenges her to a contest.
Arachne sees Athena's superior weaving and vows never to weave again.
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Arachne the Weaver • Story Questions
Comprehension & Exit Ticket
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Part 3: Story Questions Choose and Answer
1. Why did Athena turn Arachne into a spider instead of another animal?
A So she could keep using her gift to weave webs
B So she would hide in dark caves forever
C So she could fly away from Greece
2. Nature in the Myth: Write short answers below.
What animal does this myth explain?
According to the myth, who made the first spider?
Part 4: Exit Ticket • What is the Lesson? Think & Write
What lesson does Arachne learn in this myth? Complete the sentences below:
1. Arachne learns that she should not be boastful because:
2. When you have a special talent or gift, you should:
Part 5: Arachnid Facts Check the 3 true facts
Put a check mark (✓) in the box next to each true fact about arachnids:
They have 8 legs
Their body has 2 parts
They have wings to fly
They have no wings or antennae
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