A 3 page word document with small extracts from Chapter 9 and comprehension questions asking students to note the effects of Odysseus’ adventures in this chapter. Particular focus on how Homer is developing the character of Odysseus by comparing the attack on the city of the Cicones and the encounter with Polyphemus. Students are asked to look at these events in relation to Homeric Heroism.

6 worksheets in this PDF file. Students have to match the picture to the short description given. Sheet 2: additional Greek god match up Sheet 3: Monster / creature match up Sheet 4: Women of the Greek myths Sheets 5: Match the monster to the conquering hero Sheet 6: Roman gods. Exactly the same as the Greek one except names have been interchanged. Ideal research or revision task for students who are studying the Greek myths and legends.

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.

10 colourful flashcards, each card citing an aspect of the Tragic Hero. There is space for the students to write the evidence from their text onto each card showing how the character meets (or not) the criteria for a tragic hero. Group or individual activity. Not text specific.

20 slides offering multi-choice questions on Homer’s Odyssey.

22 stylish flashcards containing terms such as architrave, triglyph, volute, metope, pronaos, opisthodomos etc., and their definitions relating to Ancient Greek temple construction. The term can be pre-cut from the definition so this can be used as a mix and match activity. 22 cards are also included containing the term only. The space above can be used by students to draw a diagram of that part of the temple. A neat revision activity once students are familiar with the temple construction.

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.

14 slide power point on the Parthenon. Specific measurements; artists involved; entasis explained. This is ideal for an introduction to Greece’s most iconic temple.

Brighten up your classroom walls with these colourful posters captioning the battle phases of Gaugamela. I have also used these as a cut and paste sequencing activity when revising the battle phases with my students.

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.

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.

7 slide Power Point on The Propylaea. Key information provided as part of the Athenian Architecture in the 5th Century unit.

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.

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.

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.

12 slide Power Point on the popularity of chariot racing in Ancient Rome. The Power Point gives information on: Public opinion How the racing stables system worked Who competed What happened on race day

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.

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.