Zodiac River Race

This worksheet presents the famous Chinese myth about the Great Race that determined the order of the twelve zodiac animals. Students read the story and answer questions analyzing character traits, moral lessons, and symbolic meanings behind the race. The activity promotes comprehension, cultural understanding, and reflection on values such as courage, cleverness, and perseverance. An extension challenge asks students to choose a zodiac animal and write about the human trait it best represents in today’s world.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Character Analysis

Social Studies – Chinese Zodiac Origins and Cultural Storytelling

Critical Thinking – Interpreting Moral Lessons and Symbolic Meaning

Writing – Reflective and Comparative Paragraph Development

This worksheet is part of our Chinese New Year collection.