What's included
1 live meeting
15 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Kids who love words, this class is for you! Each day in class, students will learn at least one new Greek and/or Latin word, what that word means in English, and some English words that derive, or come from, the original Greek or Latin word. The number of root words discussed in each class in part depends on the number of derivatives from the root word. In class, I encourage students to brainstorm what derivatives might come from the origin word. We will discuss parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc.) as they relate to our root words and English derivatives. Students will over time learn some basic concepts of linguistics, namely how words change from one language to another. Occasionally, bits of Latin or Greek culture may pop up in discussion. When the word of the day is Greek, I will also show students how to write it using the ancient Greek alphabet! Each week the word will be a surprise, and there won't be repeats! A schedule of themes is posted below, but again, the words themselves will be surprise reveals in class! *Fun Fact: The class photo might not have words on it, but it's part of a really amazing historical and archaeological site: This is the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece!* Schedule of Monthly Themes: December 2020: food and drink January 2021: animals February 2021: colors March 2021: weather and nature April 2021: human body May 2021: action verbs
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The root -cide in Latin means "killing of" and dozens of English words come from it. If you believe this root will be an issue for your learner, please let me know and I will work around it.
Supply List
I recommend keeping a notebook or journal of these cool words, but that's not required!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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).
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Live Group Class
$3
weekly1x per week
15 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
4-8 learners per class