12 questions on Homer’s Odyssey, Book 11. Bright, colourful flashcards that complement other “Books” I have also created. Great revision activity for students needing to recap specific details of the book / chapter. Group flashcard game or individual activity.

12 questions on Homer’s Odyssey, Book 16. Bright, colourful flashcards that complement other “Books” I have also created. Great revision activity for students needing to recap specific details of the book / chapter. Group flashcard game or individual activity.

A 3 page word document with small extracts from Chapter 9 and comprehension questions asking students to note the effects of Odysseus’ adventures in this chapter. Particular focus on how Homer is developing the character of Odysseus by comparing the attack on the city of the Cicones and the encounter with Polyphemus. Students are asked to look at these events in relation to Homeric Heroism.

Brighten up your classroom walls with these colourful posters captioning the battle phases of Gaugamela. I have also used these as a cut and paste sequencing activity when revising the battle phases with my students.

28 pairs of cards: the written number and its corresponding Roman numeral. This is an activity designed to check and reinforce students’ understanding based on previous teaching. Perfect for Primary age teaching units on The Romans. Numbers covered: 1 - 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100. Cards will need to be pre-cut.

18 cards containing a key term relating to the reign of Alexander the Great and it’s corresponding definition. I have designed the cards so that the term can be cut from the definition and made into a group mix and match game or cut and paste into student workbooks.

20 flashcards that focus on literary terms in epic poetry. These cards are designed to complement reading Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey, helping students to revise the key terms. An independent or group mix and match activity for students if the cards are pre-cut.

8 flashcards on Book 3 & 4. Answer cards included. A quick revision activity for your students when revising Homer’s Iliad.

28 flashcards that focus on Books 1 & 2 only. Answer cards included. Designed to be a quick revision style activity for your students.

8 flashcards on Book 5 & 6. Answer cards included. A quick revision activity for your students when revising Homer’s Iliad.

Board game style revision activity. Instructions and game counters included. (PDF file) Students have to be the first to get their trireme home to Ithaca. The game depends on whether they land on a friend or foe of Odysseus (based on what happens in the story.) Students may have a discussion before the game begins to decide whether each character is a friend or a foe to Odysseus, demonstrating their reasoning with evidence from the text.

36 cards / 18 pairs to match up in Homer’s Odyssey This game is designed to be a quick revision activity for students once they are familiar with the main characters. PDF file

50 cards of various characters and symbols in Homer’s Odyssey. You can also print these and use for classroom display purposes too. 5 scorecards featuring characters and symbols from the card pack. Scorecards are varied and pictures placed at random. A fun group revision activity for students. A student shuffles, selects a card and calls out the name on the card. Students then have to mark off or place a counter over the picture (if they have it) on their scorecard. The first group to mark off at least two full columns or rows wins. (This can be adjusted to suit.) As an extension activity students then complete the theme worksheet for each character / symbol in one of the rows they have marked off. Example is included on the first sheet of the PDF file.

6 worksheets in this PDF file. Students have to match the picture to the short description given. Sheet 2: additional Greek god match up Sheet 3: Monster / creature match up Sheet 4: Women of the Greek myths Sheets 5: Match the monster to the conquering hero Sheet 6: Roman gods. Exactly the same as the Greek one except names have been interchanged. Ideal research or revision task for students who are studying the Greek myths and legends.

Original retelling of the timeless myth from Anicent Greece, along with original depictions of the characters, this comprehension focuses on comprehension skills and identifying word classes and language techniques. 6 page PDF showcasing the story in colour (ideal for projecting). 27 page PDF containing the story, questions for students and answers in worksheet format. Three discussion questions at the end. This resource has been designed not only to develop comprehension skills but to help students become more aware of language devices / techniques used in text.

9 page PDF file. Eleanor Farjeon’s poem ‘Pegasus’ is revived through annotation of language features. This can be used as a visual display in the classroom or as a scaffolded ‘how to annotate’ exercise. A copy of the poem is provided free of annotation. Annotated copy also provided (not all language features have been identified, examples only.) A digital design of Pegasus included. Pitched towards Year 9 / KS 3 level. A3 size.

14 flashcards relating to Greek / Roman Gods. Students can write the names of the Gods at the top of the card and three symbols / myths relating to the deity. This is a neat revision activity. 12 cards relating to creatures of Greek mythology. Students write the name at the top of the card. Bright, vibrant cards that can be completed as a group activity or cut and paste to insert into individual workbooks.

27 cards designed to help students revise features of the Ancient Greek Theatre and dramatic conventions. Will need to be pre-cut. Can be used as a group revision activity or cut and paste for an individual task.

19 flashcards that are designed to help students reinforce their knowledge of literary terms connected to Shakespeare’s plays (or plays in general.) Will need to be pre-cut to use as a revision activity. Can be used as a group activity or individual cut and paste so students are able to use for future reference.

12 colorful flashcards of the Greek Gods. 4 pages of symbols all in colour. Each God has 4 symbols traditionally attached to them - students can research what symbols belong to each God or use as a revision activity at the end of the unit. Ideal cut and paste activity into student workbooks.