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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
‘’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
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
Imperial Image Timeline
Timeline for Imperial Image - OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations. Split into sections for easy revision of key dates.
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
The Roman Empire: Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser detailing a summary of the Roman Empire, intended for the use of students in KS2/KS3. It covers:
Power in Rome
War and Conflict
Foundation Story
Economy and Trade
Movement and Settlement
Life Under the Roman Empire
The End of the Empire
Timeline
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.
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.
Myth and Religion Revision Quizzes: OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations
Myth and Religion (designed for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification) - a set of 21 revision quizzes which cover all eight topics covered within the course.
Each quiz has a set of 10 questions which cover a previous one/two lessons. 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 21 revision cards / 210 key facts that cover the whole study
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.
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.
Virgil's Aeneid Knowledge Organiser/Placemat
A knowledge organiser which includes a brief overview of key characters, themes and context. This has been designed for the use of AS/A Level students studying the OCR specification for ‘World of the Hero’
OCR: Imperial Image Revision Quizzes
Imperial Image (OCR Classical Civilisations) - a set of revision quizzes which cover the whole of the period study, including Augustus’ Legacy and Later Representations.
Each quiz has a set of 10 questions (with one containing five questions) which cover a previous one/two lessons. Designed to be used as part of retrieval practice for AS/A-Level students. They can be used as a bell-task activity or as part of revision, allowing students to consolidate their knowledge on previous lessons before moving forward and make links to the wider context.
375 facts can be learnt through completing these quizzes!
This resource also contains answers to all quizzes.
They are tagged together, with titles at the top to make storage easy.
Greek Religion Revision Quizzes: OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations
Greek Religion (OCR Classical Civilisations) - a set of revision quizzes which cover the whole of the course.
Each quiz has a set of 10 questions (with one containing five questions) which cover a previous one/two lessons. Designed to be used as part of retrieval practice for A-Level students. They can be used as a bell-task activity or as part of revision, allowing students to consolidate their knowledge on previous lessons before moving forward and make links to the wider context.
245 facts can be learnt through completing these quizzes!
This resource also contains answers to all quizzes.
They are tagged together, with titles at the top to make storage easy.
Homer's Iliad Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser which includes a brief overview of key characters, themes and context. This has been designed for the use of AS/A Level students studying the OCR specification for ‘World of the Hero’
Greek Religion and Society Knowledge Organiser (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations)
A summary sheet for OCR Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Greek Religion,’ covering ‘Religion and Society’ . It has been designed for the use of A Level students.
OCR Classical Civilisation Revision Notes - Imperial Image
Condensed revision notes for the whole of the OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation specification for ‘Imperial Image.’
Seperated topic by topic, covering:
Octavian Comes to Rome
Power Struggle
Augustus’ Reign
Augustus’ Legacy
Later Representations
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Based on the endorsed OCR textbook
Also includes some exam questions from past papers as well as the textbook with points that could be made in responses.
Augustus' Reign Knowledge Organiser/Revision Placemat
A summary sheet for OCR Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Imperial Image,’ covering Augustus’ reign. It has been designed for the use of AS/A Level students and includes relevant scholarly views and prescribed sources.
Octavian Comes to Rome Knowledge Organiser/Revision Placemat
A summary sheet for OCR Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Imperial Image,’ covering 1.1: Octavian Comes to Rome. It has been designed for the use of AS/A Level students and includes relevant scholarly views and prescribed sources.
Power Struggle Knowledge Organiser
A summary sheet for OCR Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Imperial Image,’ covering 1.2: Power Struggle. It has been designed for the use of AS/A Level students and includes relevant scholarly views and prescribed sources.