Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 2.4: Tombs, Graves and Burials (Literature and Culture: Mycenaean Age).

The following essay was written in response to the following question: ‘‘Compare the ways the poets present the impact of war in ‘Remains’ and in one other poem from power and conflict’ (AQA). The answer was high attaining (Band 5-6). It can be used as a form of revision or when responding to feedback to enhance essay skills and further develop analytical writing style.

The following essays were written in response to the following question: ‘‘Compare the ways the poets present ideas about war in ‘Bayonet Charge’ and one other poem from ‘Power and Conflict’(AQA). Both answers scored within the mid-moderate to high bands. They can be used as a form of revision or when responding to feedback to enhance essay skills and further develop analytical writing style.

The following essay was written in response to the question:‘’Odysseus is able to defeat the Suitors only thanks to deceit and trickery’’. 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 GCSE students studying ‘‘Homeric World’’ (OCR Classical Civilisation specification)

Example Essay plans for AS/A-Level ‘‘Imperial Image’’ (OCR). These essay plans detail a breakdown of major themes, followed by themed points (with supporting evidence) and scholarship) The examples included are: Imperator (Including sample response to ‘‘Augustus was a bad military leader who came to power just because he was associated with Caesar’’) Campaign against Mark Antony and Cleopatra Imperial Family Pater Patriae (’'Including sample response to ''Augustus was the perfect Pater Patriae) Golden Age Religious Leader Relationship with Julius Caesar Legitimate Heir City of Rome Role of Agrippa Cultural Hero

Mr Birling says, ‘…a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own’. How far does Priestley present Mr Birling as a man who cares only for himself and his family? The following answers scored 24 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.

How far does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character? The following answers scored 27 out of 30 marks and is focused on Mrs 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.

‘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

The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Greek Religion 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 topic sections, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. This can be used to accompany lessons, for students to incorporate scholarship into their own answers or to simply annotate. Sections include: Nature of the Olympian Gods Personal Experience of the Divine Religion and Society Places of Worship Rituals and Priests Religion and Philosophy The accompanying grid document contains further arguments alongside an opportunity to evaluate views using knowledge from the course. This has been broken down into the appropriate sub-sections but can easily be adapted to allow for the addition of any extra scholarship read.

Critical perspectives about Dido, designed for OCR’s A-Level Classical Civilisations specification for ‘‘World of the Hero’’ to help aid analysis.

The following essay was writing in response to the question: ‘‘Athenian festivals showed off the greatness of Athens far better than Roman festivals showed off the greatness of Rome’’. It was written as part of a mock examination for the GCSE OCR specification for Myth and Religion and achieved thirteen marks.

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.

Arthur Birling Quote Grid Analysis Sheet for GCSE English Literature, consisting of: Key Quote Analysis (interpretations, using key terminology) Themes/Main Ideas Key words to Describe Arthur Birling Links to Context and the Reader Example essay plan at the end of the document and sample response to the question '‘How does Priestley present Birling in ‘An Inspector Calls?’’

Sheila Birling Quote Grid Analysis Sheet for GCSE English Literature, consisting of: Key Quotes Analysis (interpretations, using key terminology) Links to Context and the Reader

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.

The following mid-response answer is focused on the extent to which Dido can be percieved as admirable but unlikeable. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students , intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification.

Revision sheet covering the character of Dido in Virgil’s Aeneid, covering various aspects of her characterisation and links to historical context and other characters The themes covered include: Dido as a Victim of the Gods Dido as a Victim of Aeneas’ Duty/Fate Dido’s Leadership Dido’s Relationship with Anna/How Dido is a Victim of Anna Examples of How Sympathy can be Evoked for Dido How Dido Resembles and Contrasts Aeneas Dido’s Resemblance to Cleopatra

How does Priestley present what life is like for women in An Inspector Calls? Extended response to essay question focusing on life for women in ‘An Inspector Calls.’ Not written under examination conditions, but develops points and analysis whilst linking to context. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades.