Defining Courage

Students read excerpts from Theodore Roosevelt and Maya Angelou, each describing courage from a different perspective. They answer analytical questions about how each author defines courage, where their views overlap, and which approach feels more practical or philosophical. The worksheet invites students to consider how an author’s background influences their viewpoint. This activity encourages text-based comparison and evaluation of concepts across genres-speech versus reflective essay.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Comparing Author Perspectives

English Language Arts – Theme and Concept Analysis

English Language Arts – Citing Textual Evidence

English Language Arts – Understanding Author Background and Purpose

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking

This worksheet is part of our comparisons & connections in reading worksheets collection.