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.

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

Knowledge Organiser A 15-page document designed for Edexcel’s GCSE 9-1 Specification for Religious Studies, designed for the study of Christianity. It covers the four main topics studied as part of the course: Christian Beliefs Marriage and the Family Living the Christian Life Matters of Life and Death There is a revision checklist and a glossary of key-terms for all four topics towards the end of the document as well as the marking-scheme and criteria needed to answer the questions in the examination. Condensed revision notes (29 page booklet covering all four topics) Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Covers every point on the current specification Example responses for 3 mark, 4 mark and 5 mark questions Sources of Wisdom and Authority Grid with a breakdown and explanation of sources of wisdom and authority for all four topics covered. Highly recommended for revision!

The following essay scored 26/30 marks and was written in response to the question:‘’Athene’s role in the Odyssey is essential for the success of the epic’’. 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 (NB - Not written under timed conditions)

Full revision guide for all of the culture section for the OCR specification (J199/23), covering War and Warfare. The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations:War and Warfare. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the four topics as condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources in a supporting document. The 23-page long document provides revision notes for: Sparta at War in the Fifth Century Athens at War in the Fifth Century The Roman Military in the Imperial Period Rome at War 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 answers scored 9 out of 10 marks and is focused on a passage taken from Book 2 of Virgil’s Aeneid. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision. It is intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification.

The following answer is focused on Sheila and her change throughout An Inspector Calls. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades.

A breakdown of all prescribed (and non-prescribed) visual and literary sources into topic sections (see below) for the OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘Greek Religion,’ intended for the use of A-Level students. The topics included are: Nature of the Olympian Gods Personal Experience of the Divine Religion and Society Places of Worship Rituals and Priests Religion and Philosophy 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.

Imperial Image (OCR Classical Civilisations) - a set of revision quizzes which cover the whole of the period study, including Augustus’ Legacy and Later Representations. Each quiz has a set of 10 questions (with one containing five questions) which cover a previous one/two lessons. Designed to be used as part of retrieval practice for AS/A-Level students. They can be used as a bell-task activity or as part of revision, allowing students to consolidate their knowledge on previous lessons before moving forward and make links to the wider context. 375 facts can be learnt through completing these quizzes! This resource also contains answers to all quizzes. They are tagged together, with titles at the top to make storage easy.

The following answers scored 28 out of 30 marks (Excluding SPaG) and is focused on ambition in Macbeth. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades. For SPaG, the answer was awarded the full 4 marks

The following answers scored 26 out of 30 marks and is focused on Dido as a victim throughout Books 1 - 4 of Virgil’s Aeneid. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades, intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification.

The following answer scored 18 out of 20 marks and is focused on the concept of xenia throughout Odysseus’ travels in Homer’s Odyssey. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades, intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification.

The following revision guide has been designed for OCR Classical Civilisations: Greek Religion and is intended for the use of A-Level students. It covers all six sections of the course: Nature of the Olympian Gods Personal Experience of the Divine Religion and Society Places of Worship Rituals and Priests Religion and Philosophy Exam Overview Example Essay Questions that are listed from previous exam papers which students can complete Glossary Key Individuals It has been attached as both a PDF and Word Document

The following essay scored 22/30 marks and was written in response to the question:‘Aeneas lacks any ordinary human emotions’’. 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 Writing frame/essay plan also included

A selection of exemplar essays written in response to exam questions from the AQA GCSE Specification for ‘Conflict and Tension: The First World War (1894-1918). All answers were high attaining and there is an example for each question type (4,8 and 12 and 16 markers). These can be used as a source of revision or to help develop essay writing skills before/after an examination.

‘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

A document consisting of key quotes from AQA’s ‘Power and Conflict’ anthology which can be used by GCSE students

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

Template on how to complete and what should be included in a required-practical write-up - suitable for AS/A-Level students (Designed for AQA)