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

Explore the myths and legends of Hera, the Greek goddess of marriage and family, with this reading comprehension resource for Year 5 and Year 6 (Upper Key Stage 2).

The information text introduces pupils to Hera, one of the most important goddesses in Ancient Greek mythology and the queen of the Olympian gods. Pupils will learn about her place in the Greek pantheon, her family connections to the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and her role as the wife of Zeus, king of the gods. The text also explores Hera’s responsibilities as the goddess of marriage, family and childbirth, and why the Ancient Greeks honoured her through temples, festivals and religious ceremonies. Pupils will discover how Hera was often portrayed as a powerful and majestic goddess, associated with symbols such as the peacock, cow and pomegranate. The text also examines famous Greek myths involving Hera, including her conflicts with Zeus, her jealousy towards his other relationships and her involvement in the Twelve Labours of Heracles. Pupils will learn about Hera’s role in the events leading to the Trojan War, particularly the Judgement of Paris, when she competed with Athena and Aphrodite to be declared the fairest goddess. The text also explores important places of worship dedicated to Hera, including the Heraion at Olympia, and how her stories reflected Ancient Greek beliefs about family, loyalty, power and the relationships between gods and humans. 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, Hera, Greek gods and goddesses, the Olympian gods, Zeus, Mount Olympus, Heracles, the Twelve Labours of Heracles, the Trojan War, the Judgement of Paris, 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 Hera, her role as queen of the Olympian gods, her appearances in famous Greek myths and her significance in the religious beliefs and traditions of Ancient Greece.

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