Henri Rousseau Reading Comprehension Worksheet – Homework

Help KS3 students develop their knowledge of Henri Rousseau while strengthening reading, comprehension and written-response skills with this ready-to-use Art homework resource.

This two-page KS3 Art reading comprehension worksheet contains an accessible but substantial text exploring Henri Rousseau’s life, influences and distinctive artistic style. Students will learn how Rousseau created his imaginary jungle scenes, despite never visiting a tropical rainforest, and how he used colour, pattern, texture, overlapping shapes and composition within his work.

The reading includes a focused discussion of Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!), helping students understand how Rousseau created movement, atmosphere, drama and danger.

Students then complete five comprehension questions that progress from information retrieval to more developed explanation and interpretation. Generous lined spaces allow students to write their answers directly onto the worksheet.

This resource is suitable for:

KS3 Art and Design
Year 7, Year 8 or Year 9 students
Artist research and contextual studies
Art homework and independent learning
Literacy and reading in Art
Cover lessons or lessons taught by non-specialists
Introduction to Henri Rousseau
Jungle, natural forms, colour or pattern projects
Supporting students with artist analysis

The resource requires no preparation and can be printed and used immediately. Its clean white background makes it economical to photocopy while the clear sage-green design remains engaging and easy to follow.

The download includes:

Two-page A4 worksheet
Substantial artist reading
Five comprehension questions
Extended lined writing spaces
Print-ready PDF
Editable Word version

An ideal Henri Rousseau worksheet, KS3 Art homework activity, artist research resource or Art cover lesson.