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OCR Classical Civilisation Myth and Religion Revision (9-1)
Full revision Guide for all of the Myth and Religion module for Route 1 of GCSE Classical Civilisations for the OCR 9-1 Specification.
The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations: Myth and Religion. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the eight topics in condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 64-page long document provides revision notes for:
The Gods
Heroes (Hercules)
Temples
Foundation Myths
Festivals
Myth and Symbols of Power
Death and Burial
Journeying to the Underworld
At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end, there are a range of exam questions for students to attempt and an overview of the question types found within the examination.
OCR Classical Civilisation Homeric World (Mycenae, Literature and Culture) (9-1) Revision Guide
Full revision guide for all of the culture section for the Homeric World (J199/21), covering the Mycenaean Age.
The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations:Homeric World. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the four topics as condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 18-page long document provides revision notes for:
Key Sites
Life in the Mycenaean Age
Decorative Arts
Tombs, Graves and Burials
At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end,there is an overview of the question types found within the examination (Section A only)
Virgil's Aeneid: Modern Scholarship (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations)
The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’ 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 sections, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. This can be used to accompany the text, for students to incoorporate scholarship into their own answers or to simply annotate.
Sections include;
Literary techniques and composition
Structure and plot of the epic
Language of the epic, including the use of:
Speeches
Themes
Flashback
Similes
Homeric influence
Context
*** Characterisation and Themes**
Concepts, values and behaviour of a Greek and Roman hero
Characterisation of major and minor characters (including Aeneas and Dido)
The role of Aeneas in Rome’s Imperial Destiny
Portrayal of War
Portrayal of Different Nations
The Social, Cultural and Religious Context
Moral values implicit in the Aeneid, including pietas and its contrast with furor
Importance of Fate and Destiny
Role of the immortals (and relationship between mortals and immortals)
Family and Friendship
Relationships between men and women, parents and children
Part played by women in the epic and their position in society
Historical and Political Background
The word document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Virgil’s Aeneid 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 books, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. There is an opportunity for students to give their own perception of the view and come to the conclusion as to whether they agree or disagree with them.
OCR Classical Civilisation Roman City Life (9-1) Revision Guide
Full revision guide for all of the culture section for the Homeric World (J199/22), covering Roman City Life.
The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations:Roman City Life. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the four topics as condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 24-page long document provides revision notes for:
Roman Housing
The Roman Home and Family
Roman Society
Leisure and Entertainment
At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end,there is an overview of the question types found within the examination (Section A only)
Homer's Odyssey Knowledge Organisers: GCSE Classical Civilisations
Designed for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘‘Literature and Culture.’’ All five knowledge organisers/summary sheets cover the prescribed books (Book 9, 10, 19, 21 and 22) and include a general overview of the plot of each section, major characters, major themes and analysis.
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OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations: Myth and Religion Knowledge Organisers
This bundle contains knowledge organisers covering 1.1 - 1.8 of the GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion.’ Each consists of a series of condensed revision notes
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Based on the endorsed textbook for the course
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)
OCR: Scholarship in Homer's Odyssey
The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Homer’s Odyssey 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 books, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. There is an opportunity for students to give their own perception of the view and come to the conclusion as to whether they agree or disagree with them.
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.
Homer's Odyssey (OCR Classical Civilisations 9-1) Revision
This booklet provides an overview of Homer’s Odyssey for the GCSE OCR Specification for the ‘Homeric World’ paper.
It covers:
Literary Techniques and Composition
Themes
Character of Odysseus
Portrayal of Key Characters
There is a glossary of key terms, a summary of key characters and an exam overview.
There are also accompanying essay plans (fill-in) and summary sheets.
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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
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
OCR Classical Civilisations: Imperial Image Revision Guide
The following revision guide has been designed for OCR Classical Civilisations: Imperial Image and is intended for use by AS and A-Level students. It covers all five sections of the course:
Octavian Comes to Rome
Power Struggle
Augustus’ Reign
Augustus’ Legacy
Later Representations of Augustus
At the end of the guide, there are:
Test Yourself Revision Questions
Exam Overview
Timeline
Example Essay Questions that are listed from previous exam papers which students can complete
Glossary
List of Prescribed Sources
Key Individuals
It has been attached as both a PDF and Word Document
Festivals Knowledge Organisers - GCSE Classical Civilisations
These knowledge organisers has been designed for students studying OCR’s GCSE Specification for Myth and Religion and covers 1.5 ‘Festivals.’ There is one knowledge organiser/revision placemats for all four prescribed festivals:
The Panathenia
The City Dionysia
The Lupercalia
The Saturnalia
OCR Classical Civilisation Myth and Religion: Model Answers
A selection of 18 exemplar essays/answers written in response to exam questions concerning the OCR’S Specification for ‘Myth and Religion’. All answers were high attaining and there is an example for the following types of questions:
Knowledge and Understanding
Detailed Response (x 2)
Stimulus Questions (12 answers relating to the Underworld and sacrifices)
Extended Response (x 2)
These can be used as a source of revision or to help develop essay writing skills before/after an examination.
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World of the Hero Revision Bundle - Homer's Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid
This revision bundle has been designed for A-Level students studying OCR’s specification for ‘World of the Hero’ (Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid). The bundle includes:
Exemplar essays (high-attaining)
Theme and character sheets to help with reading the epic
Scholarship
Homer's Odyssey: Quote Collection
A document containing a selection of quotes, broken down into their relevant themes and characters, designed for AS/A-Level students studying the ‘World of the Hero’ as part of OCR’s A-Level specification.
Themes included: The Concept, Value and Behaviour of a Hero, Disguise, Deceit and Trickery, Recognition, Revenge and Justice, Role of the Immortals, Relationship between Mortals and Immortals, Xenia, Nostos, Fate, Men, Women, Children and the Family, Role of the Slave, Role of Women, Portrayal of Different Societies
Characters included: Odysseus, Telemachus, Suitors, Odysseus’ Crew, Phaecians, Penelope, Calypso, Polyphemus, Circe, Laertes, Slaves and Minor Characters
Aeneid Book Summaries: Blank Sheets
Designed for use for AS/A Level students studying the OCR specification for ‘World of the Hero’ (Classical Civilisations). There is a summary sheet for each of the prescribed books, with the opportunity to provide a brief summary, give an overview of key characters and themes and to note down any important quotes that can be used in essays.
Aeneas: Character Overview
A short-summary detailing Aeneas’ characterisation in Virgil’s Aeneid. Designed for the OCR A-Level specification for ‘World of the Hero’
Aeneas as a Greek Hero and a Post-Homeric (Roman Hero)
Aeneas as a leader
Aeneas as a lover
Aeneas as a family man
Aeneas’ role in Rome’s Imperial Destiny
Homer's Odyssey Synopsis
Summary of all 24 books of Homer’s Odyssey designed for the GCSE OCR Classical Civilisation specification for ‘‘Literature and Culture.’’ This summary sheet is intended to provide a broader overview of the epic and introduce some examples of evidence that can be used from non-prescribed books to help in strengthening arguments.