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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.
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)
‘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.
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GCSE OCR Classical Civilisations - Myth and Religion Revision
A bundle of resources for the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE specification for Myth and Religion.
This bundle contains:
A detailed revision guide
Exemplar Answers
Revision Checklist
A fill-in revision guide (40 pages long).
21 revision quizzes that cover the whole course (with answers)
Religion and the City, Temples: Knowledge Organiser - GCSE Classical Civilisations
This knowledge organiser has been designed for students studying OCR’s GCSE Specification for Myth and Religion and covers 1.3 'Religion and the City: Temples.’ It provides an overview of:
The importance of the sanctuary
Sacrifices
Greek Priests
Roman Priests (Pontifices, Augurs and the Vestal Virgins)
Temple Buildings (Greek and Roman)
Parthenon
Temple of Zeus at Olympia
Temple of Portunus
The Pantheon
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Imperial Image Knowledge Organisers/Revision Placemats
Knowledge organisers/revision placemats designed for the OCR AS/A-Level Classical Civilisation specification for ‘Imperial Image.’
These cover sections 1-4 (excluding 5 - Later Representations):
Octavian Comes to Rome
Power Struggle
Augustus’ Reign
Augustus’ Legacy
The skill it took to build Mycenaean tombs should be admired more than the contents inside
The following essay was writing in response to the statement:The skill it took to build Mycenaean tombs should be admired more than the contents inside. It was written as part of a mock examination for the GCSE OCR specification for Mycenae (Literature and Culture) and achieved the full fifteen marks.
It can be used as a source of revision to help exemplify how to answer longer essay-based questions or used when responding to feedback.
Mycenaean Age Revision Quizzes: OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations
Mycenaean Age (designed for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification) - a set of 7 revision quizzes which cover all eight topics covered within the course.
Each quiz has a set of 10 questions which cover the topics studied as part of the course. These can be used as part of retrieval practice and allows students to identify any areas of knowledge that they do not fully understand.
They are tagged together so students have a pack of 7 revision cards / 70 key facts that cover the whole study
GCSE Classical Civilisation OCR: Death, Burial and the Underworld 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
Note: This summary booklet combines both 1.7 and 1.8
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
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.
Heracles/Hercules Knowledge Organiser - GCSE Classical Civilisations
This knowledge organiser has been designed for students studying OCR’s GCSE Specification for Myth and Religion and covers 1.2 ‘Heracles/Hercules.’ It provides an overview of:
Birth and Early Life
The Twelve Labours
The Foundation of the Olympic Games
Hercules and Cacus
Hercules and Achelous
Hercules and Nessus
Hercules’ Cult in Rome
Hercules’ Death
1.2 'Personal Experience of the Divine' Mindmaps - Greek Religion (OCR)
Designed for the OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations specification for Greek Religion. The following mindmaps provide a brief overview of key facts relating to the three sites that were used for personal worship (Asclepions, Dodona and the Eleusis). These are intended to be used as a source of revision
Foundation Stories: Knowledge Organiser
Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 1.4: Foundation Stories.
Similarities and Differences between Julius Caesar and Augustus
A comparative list of differences between Julius Caesar and Augustus (Octavian). Useful for when studying the OCR Specification for ‘Imperial Image’ (Topic 1 - Octavian Comes to Rome).
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.
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
Virgil's Aeneid: 30 Mark Essay Practice
A selection of essays for A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ These essays are intended to be used as part of revision
GCSE Classical Civilisation OCR: Gods 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
Greek and Roman Gods Knowledge Organiser
Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 1.1: The Gods.