Legend or Reality Review

This worksheet presents ten historical statements, some based on well-documented fact and others rooted in myth or legend. Students determine which category each claim belongs to and explain their reasoning or how they would verify the information. The activity encourages learners to analyze historical accuracy while distinguishing between validated events and stories passed down through folklore. Students practice evaluating historical evidence and develop awareness of how myths can become widely accepted despite lacking factual support. This strengthens critical reading of historical claims and promotes evidence-based thinking.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Distinguishing Historical Fact From Legend

English Language Arts – Evaluating Claims With Evidence

Information Literacy – Verifying Historical Statements

Critical Thinking – Identifying Myth vs. Documented Fact

This worksheet is part of our Fact vs Fiction Worksheets collection.