Evidence of a Hero

This literary analysis worksheet is designed for students in Grades 7 and 8 to deepen understanding of epic heroism, character traits, and evidence-based reasoning through close study of The Aeneid. Learners act as literary attorneys, defining key heroic qualities and supporting claims about Aeneas with paraphrased passages or textual evidence, strengthening analytical thinking, interpretation of virtue, and clear written justification rooted in classical literature.

Targeted Skills

• Epic Hero Character Analysis (Grades 7-8)
  Students analyze how Aeneas embodies core heroic traits such as pietas, leadership, and bravery.
• Evidence-Based Reasoning
  Learners connect specific moments from the text to abstract virtues using clear explanation.
• Theme Development & Interpretation
  Activities emphasize Roman ideals, duty, fate, and moral responsibility.
• Analytical Writing & Justification
  Students practice explaining how evidence supports a claim in concise, structured responses.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school ELA and classical studies standards.
• Clear, Structured Framework
  Trait-by-trait organization supports focused thinking and reduces cognitive overload.
• Supports Discussion & Extension
  Easily adapted for oral presentations, debates, or comparative essays on heroism.
• Builds Academic Confidence
  Helps students move from summary to analysis using concrete textual support.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Ready for classroom or homeschool use with minimal preparation.

This Evidence of a Hero worksheet helps students strengthen literary analysis, argumentation, and understanding of classical virtue ethics. By defending Aeneas as an epic hero with clear evidence and explanation, learners build confidence connecting abstract ideals to narrative moments. Whether used in a world literature classroom or a homeschool humanities program, this printable resource offers meaningful practice in character analysis and evidence-based reasoning.

This worksheet is part of our Aeneid collection.