The following essay was writing in response to the question: ‘‘Athenian festivals showed off the greatness of Athens far better than Roman festivals showed off the greatness of Rome’’. It was written as part of a mock examination for the GCSE OCR specification for Myth and Religion and achieved thirteen marks.

The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Greek Religion and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ It has been broken down into the appropriate topic sections, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. This can be used to accompany lessons, for students to incorporate scholarship into their own answers or to simply annotate. Sections include: Nature of the Olympian Gods Personal Experience of the Divine Religion and Society Places of Worship Rituals and Priests Religion and Philosophy The accompanying grid document contains further arguments alongside an opportunity to evaluate views using knowledge from the course. This has been broken down into the appropriate sub-sections but can easily be adapted to allow for the addition of any extra scholarship read.

‘The reader never feels optimistic when reading the Aeneid; the epic is completely depressing.’’ It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students. It is intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification. *Also includes essay plan, comparing evidence that is optimistic and depressing, in addition to relevant scholarship

Example Essay plans for AS/A-Level ‘‘Imperial Image’’ (OCR). These essay plans detail a breakdown of major themes, followed by themed points (with supporting evidence) and scholarship) The examples included are: Imperator (Including sample response to ‘‘Augustus was a bad military leader who came to power just because he was associated with Caesar’’) Campaign against Mark Antony and Cleopatra Imperial Family Pater Patriae (’'Including sample response to ''Augustus was the perfect Pater Patriae) Golden Age Religious Leader Relationship with Julius Caesar Legitimate Heir City of Rome Role of Agrippa Cultural Hero

The following essay was written in response to the question:‘’Odysseus is able to defeat the Suitors only thanks to deceit and trickery’’. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students. It is intended to be used by GCSE students studying ‘‘Homeric World’’ (OCR Classical Civilisation specification)

The following answers scored 23 out of 30 marks and is focused on Greek worship. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students. Intended to be used by A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘Greek Religion’ specification.

Condensed notes for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion’. Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Covers every point on the current OCR specification Exam Questions (knowledge and essay-based) with what to include to gain marks

Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 2.4: Tombs, Graves and Burials (Literature and Culture: Mycenaean Age).

Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 2.2:Life in the Mycenaean Age (Literature and Culture: Mycenaean Age). Image Citation: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FeJnhkOXgAULeRv.jpg:large

Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 2.4: Decorative Arts (Literature and Culture: Mycenaean Age).

Designed for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘‘Literature and Culture.’’ All five knowledge organisers/summary sheets cover the prescribed books (Book 9, 10, 19, 21 and 22) and include a general overview of the plot of each section, major characters, major themes and analysis.

Summary of all 24 books of Homer’s Odyssey designed for the GCSE OCR Classical Civilisation specification for ‘‘Literature and Culture.’’ This summary sheet is intended to provide a broader overview of the epic and introduce some examples of evidence that can be used from non-prescribed books to help in strengthening arguments.

This bundle is designed for OCR’S GCSE Classical Civilisation specification for ‘War and Warfare’ and covers the literary aspect of Virgil’s Aeneid. It contains: A revision checklist Character Analysis Aeneas’ portrayal as a hero Character Sheet Overview Literary Techniques

Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 2.1:Key Sites (Literature and Culture: Mycenaean Age). Image Citation: https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/db332f8445c5367fc760c1b03c4397267dee6b4d/0_286_3467_2081/master/3467.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=9f88ff16c30ffc7707307573b2f90987

Mycenaean Age (designed for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification) - a set of 7 revision quizzes which cover all eight topics covered within the course. Each quiz has a set of 10 questions which cover the topics studied as part of the course. These can be used as part of retrieval practice and allows students to identify any areas of knowledge that they do not fully understand. They are tagged together so students have a pack of 7 revision cards / 70 key facts that cover the whole study

Descriptive terms and phrases for the major characters in Virgil’s Aeneid, useful for analysis and essay-writing

Condensed notes for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion’. Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Covers every point on the current OCR specification Exam Questions (knowledge and essay-based) with what to include to gain marks Note: This summary booklet combines both 1.7 and 1.8

A timeline that provides a basic outline of the events of the epic, in chronological order