Classical Literature 1:1 Lessons
Private, customized lessons for students wanting to read ancient Greek and Roman literature in English translations.
Larissa Laver
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4.9
Number of reviews:(233)
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed60 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be expected to read and be prepared to discuss their readings prior to each lesson.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 12
Students who love mythology, ancient Greece and Rome, reading, and thinking deeply - this one on one Classical Literature class is for you! We can customize your reading materials based on your specific interests and learning goals, all while staying in the umbrella of the Ancient Greek and Roman classics (in English translation). Below are some texts and genres to consider in your customized curriculum. Please note that I have not listed every text by these authors, and would be more than happy to consider other works that fall into the category of Classical (Ancient Greek and Roman) Literature! Epic Poetry: -The Iliad (Homer) -The Odyssey (Homer) -The Argonautika (Apollonius Rhodius) -The Aeneid (Virgil) -Metamorphoses (Ovid) Greek Tragedy: -The Oresteia (the only surviving trilogy - by Aeschylus) -Oedipus (Sophocles) -Antigone (Sophocles) -The Bacchae (Euripides) -Medea (Euripides) Comedic Plays: -The Clouds (Aristophanes) -The Frogs (Aristophanes) -The Braggart Soldier (Plautus) The Historians and Philosophers: *I have not included titles for this section, but only a small selection of authors* -Herodotus -Thucydides -Plato -Suetonius -Julius Caesar -Livy -Cicero -Lucretius -Marcus Aurelius
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Classical writings contain myths and true stories, many of which are gruesome and at times quite detailed. Greek myths don't typically have happy endings; in fact, they more frequently have disgusting, murderous, incestuous, or otherwise just sad endings. If you have any questions or concerns about a particular topic or work of literature, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Supply List
Students will need copies of whatever texts they wish to study - these will be discussed in advance of the class's first meeting.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Additional Greek and Roman texts may be referenced, but students are only required to have copies of the texts we are going to read together in class.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Brandeis University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Gordon College
Hello! I’m Larissa Laver and I’ve been teaching since 2008. I’ve worked with young children through young adults over the years: I have taught Pre-K through collegiate level courses and literally every grade in between at some point in my career. I mainly have taught Latin language from elementary through advanced levels, and occasionally teach Ancient Greek as well. I also teach Ancient Greek and Roman History courses, Classical Mythology, and the Homeric Epics. I have traveled extensively in Greece and Italy, and what I learned on those adventures often finds its way into my lessons.
I consider myself a lifelong learner and am always digging deeper to discover more about the world we live in, its history, peoples, languages, religions, cuisines, and more! I also love when my students challenge me with their amazing questions and observations. I spend much time reading and researching in the hopes of being a better citizen of the world and educator.
When I'm not engaged in academic pursuits, I spend my time with my amazing husband. Together we love to travel, play tennis, and hang out with our pet chickens! When I'm on my own, I love kickboxing, yoga (sometimes outside with the chickens!), and gardening (also with the chickens).Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$100
per sessionMeets on demand
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
