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World of the Hero - Exam Overview Sheet
This is an A3 sheet that summarises how best to approach the questions for the OCR AS/A-Level specification for ‘World of the Hero,’ with a breakdown of what each question requires and what should be incoorporated.

GCSE Classical Civilisation OCR: Foundation Stories 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

Compare the ways the poets present ideas about war in ‘Bayonet Charge’ and in one other poem
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.

Power And Conflict Poetry Anthology Annotated (AQA English Literature)
Fully annotated poetry anthology for AQA English Literature Paper 2: ‘Conflict and Tension’ poetry cluster. All fifteen poems have notes on:
Context
Summary/Main Ideas
Literary Analysis (multiple inferences for the vast majority of quotes)
Structural and Form Analysis
There is a revision checklist at the start of the document, with a summary of the key skills expected, as per the specification. Towards the end of the document there are sample comparative responses from different grades as well as practice essay questions.

Compare the Ways the Poets Present the Impact of War in ‘’Remains’’ and in One Other Poem
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.

Virgil's Aeneid Book 2: War and Warfare (GCSE OCR Classical Civilisations)
This bundle is designed for OCR’S GCSE Classical Civilisation specification for ‘War and Warfare’ and covers the literary aspect of Virgil’s Aeneid. It contains:
A revision checklist
Character Analysis
Aeneas’ portrayal as a hero
Character Sheet Overview
Literary Techniques

Key Sites: Mycenaean Age Knowledge Organiser
Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 2.1:Key Sites (Literature and Culture: Mycenaean Age).
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Power and Conflict Revision Bundle (AQA GCSE English Literature)
Revision Bundle for AQA English Literature Paper 2, covering the poems in the ‘Power and Conflict’ poetry cluster. This bundle contains:
Fully annotated poetry anthology
Summary Sheets for all 15 poems
Model Answers (high-attaining)

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)

Mr Birling says, ‘…a man has to mind his business.'' How far do you agree that Birling is selfish?
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.

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.

How and why does Sheila change in An Inspector Calls?
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.

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

Athenian festivals showed off the greatness of Athens far better than Roman festivals
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.

‘Admirable but unlikeable.’ Explain whether Dido deserves this description
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.

How far does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character?
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.

How does Priestley present what life is like for women in An Inspector Calls?
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.

'Violence in Macbeth' - Exemplar Essay
The following essay was written in response to the following question: ‘‘Explore how fare Shakespeare presents Macbeth as a violent character’’ (AQA). The answer was high attaining and achieved 28 out of a possible 30 marks. It can be used as a form of revision or when responding to feedback to enhance essay skills and further develop analytical writing style.