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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.

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

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)

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.

How far does Priestley present male characters as irresponsible in the play? The following answers scored 25 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.

Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 2.2:Life in the Mycenaean Age (Literature and Culture: Mycenaean Age).

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)

A collection of 13 high-attaining essays written for OCR’s A-Level specification for ‘Imperial Image’ (designed to be used by A-Level students, but can easily be adapted for the use of AS-Level students). This document consists of: 4 x 10 mark stimulus questions 4 x 20 mark short-essay response questions 5 x 30 mark extended-essay response questions, including use of scholarship Completed Essay Plan Booklet

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.

Knowledge Organiser A 15-page document designed for Edexcel’s GCSE 9-1 Specification for Religious Studies, designed for the study of Christianity. It covers the four main topics studied as part of the course: Christian Beliefs Marriage and the Family Living the Christian Life Matters of Life and Death There is a revision checklist and a glossary of key-terms for all four topics towards the end of the document as well as the marking-scheme and criteria needed to answer the questions in the examination. Condensed revision notes (29 page booklet covering all four topics) Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Covers every point on the current specification Example responses for 3 mark, 4 mark and 5 mark questions Sources of Wisdom and Authority Grid with a breakdown and explanation of sources of wisdom and authority for all four topics covered. Highly recommended for revision!

The following answers scored 28 out of 30 marks (Excluding SPaG) and is focused on ambition in Macbeth. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades. For SPaG, the answer was awarded the full 4 marks

This has been designed for Edexcel’s GCSE Religious Education specification for ‘‘Beliefs in Action,’’ covering ‘Religion and Ethics’ for Islam. Muslim Beliefs Crime and Punishment Living the Muslim Life Peace and Conflict This sheet contains an explanation for the majority of quotations to help when incoorporating them into essays.

The following documents consist of a break-down of all the key themes found within the epic and of the characters. Quotes are found alongside analysis of passages, with supporting scholarship where appropriate. These have been designed for ‘The World of the Hero’ Paper (OCR: A-Level Classical Civilisation). Themes that are included: The Concept, Value and Behaviour of a Hero Disguise Deceit, Disguise and Trickery Recognition Role of Revenge and Justice Role of the Immortals Relationships between Mortals and Immortals Xenia Nostos The Role and Power of Fate Relationships between Men, Women and Children Family Role of the Slave Role of Women in the Epic and Society How Different Societies are Characterised and Portrayed NB: Rieu’s translation has been used when creating this document

An eight-page document providing relevant scholarly views for: Octavian Comes to Rome Power-Struggle Augustus’ Reign Augustus’ Legacy and Later Representations Augustus and the Imperial Family Relevant prescribed sources This can be easily adapted so that you can add or remove relevant pieces of scholarship. There is space for annotations too

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.

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.

A revision guide for the Edexcel GCSE History Period Study – America: Conflict at Home and Abroad (1954-1975). In total, is it 30 pages long. It covers all four topics of the course: Civil Rights Movement (1954-1960) Protest, Progress and Radicalism (1960-1975) USA Involvement in the Vietnam War (1954-1975) End of US Involvement in Vietnam (1964-1975) There is a topic summary checklist at the end of each chapter as well as a glossary of key terms and a guide on how to approach questions in the examination.

A selection of 13 exemplar essays written in response to exam questions concerning the AQA GCSE Specification for ‘Conflict and Tension: 1914-1918. All answers were high attaining and there is an example for each question type (4,12, 8 and 16 markers). These can be used as a source of revision or to help develop essay writing skills before/after an examination.