Apollo Reading Comprehension Activities | Year 5 & Year 6 | UKS2

Explore the myths and legends of Apollo, the Greek god of music, prophecy, healing and archery, with this reading comprehension resource for Year 5 and Year 6 (Upper Key Stage 2).

The information text introduces pupils to Apollo, one of the twelve Olympian gods and one of the most important figures in Ancient Greek mythology. Pupils will learn about his birth on the island of Delos, his parents Zeus and Leto, and his twin sister Artemis, the goddess of hunting and wildlife. The text also explores Apollo’s many responsibilities, including his connections to music, poetry, prophecy, medicine and archery, as well as his later association with the Sun. Pupils will discover how Apollo was often portrayed as a youthful god carrying a golden lyre or a bow and arrows, and how he was believed to inspire musicians, poets and healers. The text also examines famous Greek myths involving Apollo, including his victory over the serpent Python at Delphi and his role in establishing the famous Oracle of Delphi, where people travelled to seek guidance about the future. Pupils will learn about the myth of Apollo and Daphne, the story of his friendship with Hyacinthus, and his musical contest with the satyr Marsyas. The text also explores Apollo’s involvement in the Trojan War, his connection to the healing abilities of his son Asclepius, and how the Ancient Greeks honoured him through temples, festivals and sporting competitions, including the Pythian Games. The activities help pupils develop their reading comprehension skills, including retrieving information, making inferences and explaining their answers.

What’s included:

• Informational reading text
• 10 comprehension questions
• 2 grammar questions
• 7 multiple-choice questions
• Crossword
• Wordsearch
• Extension writing activity
• Teacher presentation
• Answer sheets

This resource can be used for whole-class reading, guided reading, independent work, homework or cover lessons. It is particularly useful for UKS2 English, History, Religious Education, Ancient Greece, Greek mythology, Apollo, Greek gods and goddesses, the Olympian gods, Zeus, Artemis, Mount Olympus, the god of music, the god of prophecy, the Oracle of Delphi, Python, Daphne, Hyacinthus, Asclepius, the Trojan War, the Pythian Games, Ancient Greek religion, Greek myths and legends, ancient civilisations, mythology reading comprehension and literacy activities.

All activities are prepared and ready to print, making this a straightforward resource for practising reading comprehension skills while learning about Apollo, his many roles in Ancient Greek mythology, his appearances in famous Greek myths and his significance in the religious beliefs and traditions of Ancient Greece.

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