Great Books for Great Students: 1 on 1 Literature Study
This class covers great works of literature from the ancient Greeks to Middle English, including works by Homer, Dante, Chaucer and Shakespeare. The class is discussion based with an option for graded writing assignments and tests.
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Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed45 mins
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1-2 hours per week. includedLetter Grade
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US Grade 9 - 12
This class will cover great works of literature from the ancient Greeks to Middle English. Students will decode the stories by looking at themes, elements, structure, historical context and literary devices such as similes and metaphors. This class is discussion based and the goal will be to tackle the enormous questions that these texts offer. My goal is that these texts and our discussion will cultivate a sense of wonder and will propel the student forward to be a lifelong learner and a critical thinker. The class will mostly be discussion based with ample opportunities for students to share their opinions. We may occasionally view videos to help clarify historical context and literary devices. Written and graded assignments are optional
Learning Goals
Recognize different writing styles and literary devicesLearn to decode difficult texts
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Supply List
Students will need access to the following books, many of these can be found online. Homer, "Odyssey" Aeschylus, "Agamemnon" Sophocles, "Antigone" Aeschylus, "Prometheus Bound" Dante, "Divine Comedy, Inferno" Chaucer, "Canterbury Tales" Machiavelli, "The Prince" Shakespeare "Hamlet" Montaigne, Essays: "Education of Children," "Of Cannibals" Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream
Joined July, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I graduated from St. John's College which specializes in a Great Books of the Western World program. I also have a masters degree in Humanities and Eastern Classics. I hold a teaching certificate from the state of Texas and for eight years I ran a great books literary study group at the high school I taught at. Students would meet twice a week at lunch to discuss and analyze great pieces of literature.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$60
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
