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.

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.

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.

28 colour cards depicting a scene / character from the Greek myths. This is a neat revision activity for students who are familiar with a collection of myths. The answers are on card below (I print out and laminate back to back to create class sets)

27 cards to help your students revise key information from life in Rome. Cards will need to be laminated, cut up and divided amongst students. Card with the asterisk starts the game, a fellow student has the answer, they ask their question and so on . . . A neat game to promote listening skills amongst students!

20 flashcards to be used as a mix and match exercise to revise figures (I have included Bucephalus) involved in Alexander’s life. Can be used as a group activity or cut and paste into individual books. Ideal revision activity once events are known. Figures include (examples): Alexander Hephaestion Olympias Parmenion Callisthenes Ptolemy Nearchus Philip Darius etc.

20 flashcards containing questions relating to the content of Book 5 of Homer’s The Odyssey. Focusing on specific details, language techniques used by Homer and the intended effect on the reader, this (along with flashcards on other chapters) is a great revision resource, assessing both recollection and comprehension.

22 flashcards of Virgil’s characters in The Aeneid. Can be used as a group activity mix and match or as a cut and paste activity for individual workbooks.

20 colourful flashcards each containing a question on Book 9 of Homer’s Odyssey. Specific details, language techniques and the effect on the reader are addressed in the question. This is a great tool for assessing both recollection of information and comprehension of the story. Other chapters have been uploaded too.

14 colourful flashcards containing questions on Book 22 of Homer’s Odyssey. Specific, literal answers are asked for as well as questions that require students to justify their responses, providing extended answers. Great resource for both recollection of facts and comprehension. I have uploaded other chapters / books too.

15 slide Power Point on the aspects of marriage in Ancient Rome. Discussion questions interspersed throughout the slide show. Taught as part of Year 12 unit on Roman Social Life.

15 PPT slides on social concepts such as funeral games, women, host-guest relationship, justice and order. This PPT gives a brief overview of these ideas and connects them to The Odyssey. Some class discussion / activities included.

8 revision worksheets on Homer’s The Odyssey Divided into three sections: The Role of the Gods, Understanding the Homeric World and Formulaic Language. Please note answers are not included.

10 pack of worksheets for students to complete on Athenian Architecture and Sculpture. Structures include: The Parthenon Athene & Marsyas The Eleusis Relief Mourning Athene Diskobolos The Karaytids The Erechtheion Temple of Nike Propylaia Tyrannicides Similiar revision question for each; some are asked to provide information about the myth connected to the structure where relevant.

12 questions on Virgil’s Aeneid. Ideal for group or independent revision once students are familiar with the text / chapter.

12 questions on Virgil’s Aeneid, Book 7 Ideal for group or independent revision once students are familiar with the text.

24 card domino game on the Roman Gods. A quick, fun activity for your students to look at the character / symbolism and revise who’s who in Roman mythology.

24 cards in total. A fun, interactive game for your students that will help them revise (by looking at the symbolism) who’s who amongst the Greek Gods.