Full revision Guide for all of the Myth and Religion module for Route 1 of GCSE Classical Civilisations for the OCR 9-1 Specification. The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations: Myth and Religion. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the eight topics in condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 64-page long document provides revision notes for: The Gods Heroes (Hercules) Temples Foundation Myths Festivals Myth and Symbols of Power Death and Burial Journeying to the Underworld At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end, there are a range of exam questions for students to attempt and an overview of the question types found within the examination.

Full revision guide for all of the culture section for the Homeric World (J199/21), covering the Mycenaean Age. The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations:Homeric World. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the four topics as condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 18-page long document provides revision notes for: Key Sites Life in the Mycenaean Age Decorative Arts Tombs, Graves and Burials At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end,there is an overview of the question types found within the examination (Section A only)

The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’ 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 sections, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. This can be used to accompany the text, for students to incoorporate scholarship into their own answers or to simply annotate. Sections include; Literary techniques and composition  Structure and plot of the epic  Language of the epic, including the use of:  Speeches  Themes  Flashback  Similes  Homeric influence  Context *** Characterisation and Themes**  Concepts, values and behaviour of a Greek and Roman hero  Characterisation of major and minor characters (including Aeneas and Dido)  The role of Aeneas in Rome’s Imperial Destiny  Portrayal of War  Portrayal of Different Nations The Social, Cultural and Religious Context  Moral values implicit in the Aeneid, including pietas and its contrast with furor  Importance of Fate and Destiny  Role of the immortals (and relationship between mortals and immortals)  Family and Friendship  Relationships between men and women, parents and children  Part played by women in the epic and their position in society Historical and Political Background The word document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Virgil’s Aeneid 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 books, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. There is an opportunity for students to give their own perception of the view and come to the conclusion as to whether they agree or disagree with them.

A collection of 13 high-attaining essays written for OCR’s A-Level specification for ‘Imperial Image’ (designed to be used by A-Level students, but can easily be adapted for the use of AS-Level students). This document consists of: 4 x 10 mark stimulus questions 4 x 20 mark short-essay response questions 5 x 30 mark extended-essay response questions, including use of scholarship Completed Essay Plan Booklet

The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Homer’s Iliad and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisations Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ This can be easily adapted so that you can add or remove relevant pieces of scholarship. There is space for annotations (i.e. you may wish to include examples from the text to support the scholars viewpoint or link this to opposing arguments)

This booklet provides an overview of Homer’s Odyssey for the GCSE OCR Specification for the ‘Homeric World’ paper. It covers: Literary Techniques and Composition Themes Character of Odysseus Portrayal of Key Characters There is a glossary of key terms, a summary of key characters and an exam overview. There are also accompanying essay plans (fill-in) and summary sheets.

Full revision guide for all of the culture section for the Homeric World (J199/22), covering Roman City Life. The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations:Roman City Life. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the four topics as condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 24-page long document provides revision notes for: Roman Housing The Roman Home and Family Roman Society Leisure and Entertainment At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end,there is an overview of the question types found within the examination (Section A only)

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.

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.

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 document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Homer’s Odyssey 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 books, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. There is an opportunity for students to give their own perception of the view and come to the conclusion as to whether they agree or disagree with them.

A selection of 18 exemplar essays/answers written in response to exam questions concerning the OCR’S Specification for ‘Myth and Religion’. All answers were high attaining and there is an example for the following types of questions: Knowledge and Understanding Detailed Response (x 2) Stimulus Questions (12 answers relating to the Underworld and sacrifices) Extended Response (x 2) These can be used as a source of revision or to help develop essay writing skills before/after an examination.

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 documents consist of a break-down of all the key themes found within the epic and of the characters. Quotes are found alongside analysis of passages, with supporting scholarship where appropriate. These have been designed for ‘The World of the Hero’ Paper (OCR: A-Level Classical Civilisation). Themes that are included: The Concept, Value and Behaviour of a Hero Disguise Deceit, Disguise and Trickery Recognition Role of Revenge and Justice Role of the Immortals Relationships between Mortals and Immortals Xenia Nostos The Role and Power of Fate Relationships between Men, Women and Children Family Role of the Slave Role of Women in the Epic and Society How Different Societies are Characterised and Portrayed NB: Rieu’s translation has been used when creating this document

The following documents consist of a break-down of all the key themes found within the epic and of the characters. Quotes are found alongside analysis of passages, with supporting scholarship where appropriate. These have been designed for ‘The World of the Hero’ Paper (OCR: A-Level Classical Civilisation). Themes that are included: Moral values implicit in the Aeneid (including pietas and furor) Importance of Fate and Destiny Portrayal of War Portrayal of Different Nations Role of the Immortals Family Friendship Relationship between Mortals and Immortals Relationships between Men and Women Relationships between Parents and Children Role of Women (and their position in society) Historical and Political Context (Promotion of Augustus, Promotion of the Roman Empire, Augustus’ rise to power) NB: David West’s translation has been used when creating this document

A breakdown of all prescribed visual and literary sources into relevant themes (see below) for the OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘Imperial Image,’ intended for the use of AS/A-Level students. The themes included are: Religious Leader Relationship with Julius Caesar Pater Patriae Legacy and Later Representations Imperial Family Imperator Image in the Empire Golden Age Divi Filius Cultural Hero City of Rome Campaign against Mark Antony and Cleopatra This document is intended to highlight the sources which would be most relevant to include in essay questions, particularly the short-essay and extended response.

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

Designed for use for AS/A Level students studying the OCR specification for ‘World of the Hero’ (Classical Civilisations). There is a summary sheet for each of the prescribed books, with the opportunity to provide a brief summary, give an overview of key characters and themes and to note down any important quotes that can be used in essays.

A short-summary detailing Aeneas’ characterisation in Virgil’s Aeneid. Designed for the OCR A-Level specification for ‘World of the Hero’ Aeneas as a Greek Hero and a Post-Homeric (Roman Hero) Aeneas as a leader Aeneas as a lover Aeneas as a family man Aeneas’ role in Rome’s Imperial Destiny