“As you set out for Ithaka, hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery.”
This Grade 9 worksheet explores Ithaka by C. P. Cavafy through structured activities that develop students’ understanding of theme, symbolism, and figurative language. Learners analyze the poem’s central message about life as a journey, interpret symbolic elements such as Ithaka and mythical monsters, and engage in critical thinking through varied question types. The worksheet includes differentiated tasks ranging from comprehension to deeper inference and personal reflection, all aligned with international standards.
Additional Info:
Grade Level: 9
Difficulty Level: Medium
Standards Alignment:
CCSS: RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5
CEFR: B1–B2 (Reading for meaning, interpreting literary texts)
ACARA: ACELT1635, ACELT1636
Cambridge: Reading (Interpretation of ideas and themes)

