This is a textbook to accompany the CIE IGCSE Music Curriculum: AOS 2 - Classical Music. The resource takes you through the set works outlined by CIE in their suggested scheme of work with analysis, questions and composition tips.

This ready-to-use resource contains 10 carefully selected extracts from some of the most important works of classic literature, including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Sherlock Holmes, and The War of the Worlds. Each passage is presented in its original language (around 500–600 words) and is followed by 9 tiered comprehension questions: 3 Retrieval – checking key details and understanding 3 Inference – developing deeper thinking and interpretation 3 Analysis – exploring language, structure, and authorial intent A teacher answer key is provided at the end of the booklet for easy marking and discussion. Why this resource? Perfect for homework, cover lessons, or independent classwork Helps students engage with challenging texts in manageable chunks Supports the development of exam skills for GCSE English Literature and Language Encourages close reading, inference, and analytical writing Laid out in a clear, student-friendly format with illustrations for engagement This booklet is ideal for KS3 (particularly Year 8/9), but can also provide stretch and challenge for Year 7 or revision support for Year 10. A flexible, high-quality resource designed to save you planning time, provide reliable cover work, and build student confidence with classic texts.

Teach your students about Greek gods and goddesses and religion, with this 17 slide powerpoint lesson. They can learn about the 14 main Gods and their family tree, each with pictures and fun facts as well as key facts about the Ancient Greek religion. Content included? Key facts about Religion Comparisons to modern day religion Meaning of Religion to the Ancient Greeks The Olympian gods family tree Overview of the 14 main Greek Gods and Goddesses -Main information sources for Religion and Gods (e.g. literature, art etc.)

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.

From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes an essential book about expressing all our many feelings. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible. Sometimes I feel silly. Sometimes I feel like eating pizza for breakfast. Sometimes I feel brave. Sometimes I feel like trying something new… Todd illustrates a wide range of moods to introduce readers to the powerful, ever-changing, and sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. With Todd’s trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, The Feelings Book helps young readers understand and discuss their feelings—both the fun and not-so-fun—in a kid-friendly and accessible way. A bilingual edition, The Feelings Book / El libro de los sentimientos, is also available for purchase.

Detailed notes on the prescribed texts of Seneca with quotes and analysis

Ideas of Romans, Greeks, Sappho, Ovid, Seneca and Plato on emotion with references to the prescribed texts For A-Level Classics students

12 summary sheets for each book of Virgil’s* Aeneid*. These summary sheets allow students to complete an A4 sheet for each book which identifies the main themes and key characters, create a written and visual summary as well as note any scholarship which links to the book and identify literary techniques such as similes and intertextuality. This resource is designed for OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation.

Notes on plato with quotes and modern scholarship for OCR Classics Love and Relationships

Detailed notes with quotes and analysis for Plato on Desire, Classics Love and Relationships

Notes on Homeric and Virgilian Values of a hero for A-Level Classics students

The second Powerpoint in a series of four exploring the musical features and development of Western Classical Music within (and slightly after) the Common Practice Period. This Powerpoint, designed to aid the teaching of The Classical Period, includes a brief exploration of relevant musical features and the historical context in which the music was written. Includes: Musical and video examples (embedded YouTube clips) Relevant Composers A brief exploration of the musical and historical context Homework/classwork tasks

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)

A GCSE standard booklet that focuses on the Baroque, Classical and Romantic Periods of Music. Each period of music includes the following: 1 page on the history, background, musical features and typical instruments used 1 page providing a listening example of a piece from that period. There is a QR code that links to the youtube video and 10 questions providing a range of questions including multiple choice and short answer questions to enhance exam technique.

This revision resource contains six mindmaps, all on separate A4 sheets, which cover the main themes and characters of Virgil’s Aeneid - (Aeneas, Dido, Morality, War, Loss and Family) - and include critical quotations as well as context and quotes from the text. The document is therefore six pages in total, and so provides a thorough examination of the text as a whole. These can be used in the study of A Level Classical Civilisation, which is what I was studying in 2018 when I created them. The fact that the notes are so colourful makes them especially helpful for visual learners. If you have any questions, feel free to email alevelsuk@gmail.com If you have found this resource helpful, it would be amazing if you could leave a review! I will be uploading other A Level resources in the future.

A complete unit of work based on Classical Music. Includes a scheme of learning, 6 PowerPoints, pupil workbook and a knowledge organiser

A useful start for Year 8 (and even Year 7) pupils into Classical music. The task is a comprehension with the document - students answer questions based on picking out information from within the comprehension. Pupils then summarise information from the questions to come up with 5 most important points about the Classical era. This is a document I'd re-worded from Wikipedia, adding and omitting bits where I saw fit. There are all kinds of things that can be added on such as more about instrument inventions, more composers, pieces of music etc. Any feedback would be great, thanks!

This resource can be used either as a slideshow when delivering lessons on design periods/movements and introducing students to the more well known designers. I have printed each slide, laminated them on put them up in the workshop/graphics room as a permanent display for reference. As a starter I set students questions about each product design and they have to research and find he answers by looking at each printed slide. Can be used to start s design task by asking students to develop ideas using slides as inspiration or starting point.

An English crossword featuring questions on classical literature and history.

Classical 100 is built around 100 recordings of classical music pieces which teachers can draw upon in lessons, school assemblies and other school activities. Alongside a recording of each of the works taken from Decca’s world-renowned catalogue, there is information about the composer and the story behind the music. ABRSM will also draw on its network of primary school experts to create and publish a range of downloadable materials on the resource throughout the academic year, thereby helping teachers to bring the music to life in the classroom. Classical 100 was developed by industry experts with a wealth of primary teaching knowledge and professional experience compiling syllabuses and other education materials and has been rigorously tested by a broad community of teachers, music services, and educational musical experts. Nick Gibb said: “My concern has been that those children who don’t come from families who listen to music at home may not have that experience of listening to Beethoven or Bach. “Children hear lots of pop music and so on and many of those pieces of music are ephemeral. They’re here today but they may not be around in ten or 20 years’ time. These 100 pieces have proven the test of time. They are classics that will outlast us all and I think it is important that children are given the opportunity to hear those pieces as well as all the popular pieces they hear in their day-to day lives.” Join and log in here: https://login.classical100.org/login/