Read and Analyze Myths: Ceres and Proserpina

Discover the classical Roman myth of Ceres and Proserpina in this engaging worksheet! Students will read about how the god Pluto kidnapped Proserpina and how her mother, Ceres, worked to rescue her. Then, young learners will answer a series of comprehension questions about the story and their interpretation of the characters.

This worksheet can help fifth and sixth graders broaden their knowledge of ancient myths and cultures while also supporting the development of their literary analysis skills. Students will practice not only understanding a story, but also using details and examples to make compelling arguments about the characters and themes.

Check out more mythical resources like Introduction to Greek and Roman Myths and Read and Analyze Myths: Orpheus and Eurydice.