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OCR Classical Civilisation Myth and Religion Revision (9-1)
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.
OCR Classical Civilisation Roman City Life (9-1) Revision Guide
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)
Homer's Odyssey (OCR Classical Civilisations 9-1) Revision
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.
Virgil's Aeneid: Modern Scholarship (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations)
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.
OCR Classical Civilisation Homeric World (Mycenae, Literature and Culture) (9-1) Revision Guide
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)
Homer's Odyssey Knowledge Organisers: GCSE Classical Civilisations
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.
Homer's Iliad Scholarship Booklet (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations)
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)
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Myth and Religion Summary Notes Bundle
Condensed revision notes for OCR’s GCSE specification for ‘Myth and Religion,’ covering all eight topics:
The Gods
Heracles/Hercules
Religion and the City: Temples
Foundation Stories
Myth and Symbols of Power
Death and Burial
Journeying to the Underworld
Death and Burial and Journeying to the Underworld (1.7 and 1.8) have been collated together in a single summary booklet.
How far does Priestley present male characters as irresponsible in the play?
How far does Priestley present male characters as irresponsible in the play?
The following answers scored 25 out of 30 marks and is focused on Birling’s character in 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.
'Violence in Macbeth' - Exemplar Essay
The following essay was written in response to the following question: ‘‘Explore how fare Shakespeare presents Macbeth as a violent character’’ (AQA). The answer was high attaining and achieved 28 out of a possible 30 marks. It can be used as a form of revision or when responding to feedback to enhance essay skills and further develop analytical writing style.
Homer's Odyssey: Quote Collection
A document containing a selection of quotes, broken down into their relevant themes and characters, designed for AS/A-Level students studying the ‘World of the Hero’ as part of OCR’s A-Level specification.
Themes included: The Concept, Value and Behaviour of a Hero, Disguise, Deceit and Trickery, Recognition, Revenge and Justice, Role of the Immortals, Relationship between Mortals and Immortals, Xenia, Nostos, Fate, Men, Women, Children and the Family, Role of the Slave, Role of Women, Portrayal of Different Societies
Characters included: Odysseus, Telemachus, Suitors, Odysseus’ Crew, Phaecians, Penelope, Calypso, Polyphemus, Circe, Laertes, Slaves and Minor Characters
OCR Classical Civilisation War and Warfare Revision (9-1)
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)
Imperial Image Fill-In Revision Booklet: OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations
A fill-in revision guide for the OCR AS/A-Level Classical Civilisation specification for ‘Imperial Image’. In total, is it 74 pages long and contains revision activities for all topics covered as part of the course, with accompanying knowledge questions and a fill-in timeline at the end of each section as well as practice essay questions.
This can be completed either using exercise books, textbooks or the revision guide.
There is also a section on Early Roman History but as this is not covered within the textbook, there is an accompanying booklet to help fill-in these sections
OCR Classical Civilisation Myth and Religion: Model Answers
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.
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World of the Hero Revision Bundle - Homer's Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid
This revision bundle has been designed for A-Level students studying OCR’s specification for ‘World of the Hero’ (Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid). The bundle includes:
Exemplar essays (high-attaining)
Theme and character sheets to help with reading the epic
Scholarship
OCR: Scholarship in Homer's Odyssey
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.
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OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations: Myth and Religion Knowledge Organisers
This bundle contains knowledge organisers covering 1.1 - 1.8 of the GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion.’ Each consists of a series of condensed revision notes
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Based on the endorsed textbook for the course
Power and Conflict: Key Quotes
A document consisting of key quotes from AQA’s ‘Power and Conflict’ anthology which can be used by GCSE students
Edexcel Religious Studies B CHRISTIANITY Exam Question Bank
A selection of exam questions for the Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B specification covering Christianity. There are exam questions for the following topics:
Living the Christian Life
Christian Beliefs
Marriage and the Family
Matters of Life and Death
Aeneas: Character Overview
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