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'Explain what picture of warfare is created by Virgil in the fall of Troy in Book 2''
The following essay scored 17/20 marks and was written in response to the question: ‘Explain what picture of warfare is created by Virgil in the fall of Troy in Book 2.’’ 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
Exemplar 10 Mark Response - Virgil's Aeneid ('World of the Hero')
The following answers scored 9 out of 10 marks and is focused on a passage taken towards the end of Book 2 of Virgil’s Aeneid. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision. It is intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification.
Exemplar 10 Mark Response - Virgil's Aeneid ('World of the Hero')
The following answers scored 9 out of 10 marks and is focused on a passage taken from Book 2 of Virgil’s Aeneid. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision. It is intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification.
‘’It is impossible to sympathise with the Suitors; they are all just a bunch of villains’’
The following essay scored 25/30 marks and was written in response to the question:‘’It is impossible to sympathise with the Suitors; they are all just a bunch of villains’’. 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
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Greek Religion Revision Bundle
Designed for A-Level students studying OCR’s specification for ‘Greek Religion.’ This bundle contains:
Revision guide, covering the whole course
Revision Quizzes (Designed to help with knowledge retrieval)
Explain how far you think Augustus relied on other men to achieve a positive Imperial Image
The following essay scored 26/30 marks and was written in response to the question: ‘Explain how far you think Augustus relied on other men to achieve a positive Imperial Image of himself.’’ 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 ‘Imperial Image’ specification
Greek Religion: Visual and Literary Sources Grid (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations)
A breakdown of all prescribed (and non-prescribed) visual and literary sources into topic sections (see below) for the OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘Greek Religion,’ intended for the use of A-Level students.
The topics included are:
Nature of the Olympian Gods
Personal Experience of the Divine
Religion and Society
Places of Worship
Rituals and Priests
Religion and Philosophy
This document is intended to highlight the sources which would be most relevant to include in essay questions, particularly the short-essay and extended response.
Athene's role in the Odyssey is essential for the success of the epic
The following essay scored 26/30 marks and was written in response to the question:‘’Athene’s role in the Odyssey is essential for the success of the epic’’. 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
(NB - Not written under timed conditions)
OCR Classical Civilisation Homeric World (Mycenae, Literature and Culture) Checklist
Revision checklist for OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation: ‘Mycenae’ covering all four topics studied as part of Paper 2.
Dido: Quote Sheet
A selection of quotes for Virgil’s Aeneid, focusing on Dido. The quotes are supported with interpretations of Dido’s character - designed for AS/A-Level students studying the OCR specification for ‘World of the Hero’
'Aeneas lacks any human emotions'
The following essay scored 22/30 marks and was written in response to the question:‘Aeneas lacks any ordinary human emotions’’. 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
Writing frame/essay plan also included
GCSE Classical Civilisation OCR: Heracles/Hercules Summary Notes
Condensed notes for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion’.
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Covers every point on the current OCR specification
Exam Questions (knowledge and essay-based) with what to include to gain marks
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)
GCSE Classical Civilisation OCR: Religion and the City Summary Notes
Condensed notes for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion’.
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Covers every point on the current OCR specification
Exam Questions (knowledge and essay-based) with what to include to gain marks
Decorative Arts: Mycenaean Age Knowledge Organiser
Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 2.4: Decorative Arts (Literature and Culture: Mycenaean Age).
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OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations Revision Bundle: Myth and Religion + Literature and Culture
Myth and Religion Resources Included
Fill-in revision booklet (40 pages)
Model answers
Revision Guide, covering the whole course
Annotated prescribed literary sources
Revision quizzes
Summary notes (all topics included, except 1.1: The Gods)
Literature and Culture Resources Included
Knowledge organisers (covering all four topic areas)
Mini revision bundle, including example essays and summary booklet
Knowledge organisers for prescribed books in Homer’s Odyssey
Revision Quizzes
Mycenae Revision Guide
Exemplar Essay
Odysseus is able to defeat the Suitors only thanks to deceit and trickery
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)
Imperial Image Example Essay Plans: OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations
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
‘The reader never feels optimistic when reading the Aeneid; the epic is completely depressing.’
‘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
Greek Religion: Modern Scholarship (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations)
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.