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.

23 flashcards designed to help students revise the literary techniques used in satirical writing. I used this resource when teaching Juvenal’s Satires but the cards could also be used for teaching satire as part of a creative writing unit. Flashcards include (examples): Parody Invectives Sarcasm Imperatives Epigrams Apostrophe (not the punctuation mark) Circumlocution Ridicule Antithesis

A revision activity for Homer’s Odyssey. This can be used for classroom display, group or individual activity. Students have to arrange the map to reflect Odysseus’ journey. Number the places according to when they were visited (some may have two numbers) A Dear Diary template has been included for the written task where Odysseus describes the place, what happens, who was involved and how did he feel about the experience. This activity works well as a group task where each group is given 2 - 3 places to describe. Great for revision. PDF file.

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)

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 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.

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.

20 flashcards containing questions on Book 1. Questions range from asking for specific details, identifying language techniques used by Homer and the effect on the reader. I have tried to balance one word answers with questions that require expanded answers. These bright cards are great for both recollection of information and comprehension. Other Books / Chapters have also been uploaded.

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.

38 bright, vibrant cards depicting a pictorial version of a character from Homer’s Odyssey. 38 colourful cards that match with a worded definition of that character. Gods / deities are given a different coloured card from mortals. Great group activity to help students revise and consolidate who’s who in the epic story.

A quick, 7 page Power Point on Myron’s sculpture. Key facts such as when it was created, and key features of its form are presented in this slide show. Taught as part of a unit on Athenian Architecture.

25 revision activities relating to Ancient Greek vases. A helpful worksheet when your students are completing independent revision of Greek Vase painting for an external exam.

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.

25 revision activities for 5th century Athenian Architecture and Sculpture. Students can work through at their own pace. The worksheet is designed as revision preparation for an external examination.

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.

20 revision activities for students to work through at their own pace to prepare for the Year 13 external exam on Alexander the Great.

A fun activity designed to test your students knowledge of Roman clothing worn on various occasions and by different professions / classes in Roman society. Suggested marking criteria included but obviously you can adapt this as necessary. Designed for Level 2 / Year 12 NCEA New Zealand Roman Social Life.