In this 11-week course, we will read aloud two chapters each week then we will discuss them and the previous chapters as a group. We will cover the various myths presented in the novel, such as the heroes, gods, monsters, and curses, as well as any themes, like Percy's desire to make his mother proud, his and his campmates' resentment towards their godly parentage for abandonment, and the power of friendship. Each chapter is slightly different in length so some weeks might have more reading than others but, for the most part, we should have at least 15 minutes of discussion time to review the chapters and glean any insights we might've taken away from them.

I aim to have a teaching style that is as dialectical as can be. I want my students to grow into capable critical thinkers which is why this course is so valuable for everyone regardless of age. We grow from our past experiences (in this case ancient experiences) to create a brighter future. 

While I plan on reading aloud each class session, if a student would like to take a turn reading to their peers (absolutely not mandatory), they may. After we are done reading for the day, we will discuss the chapters as a group. 

Students do not need to have read or know anything about Greek mythology in order to enjoy this novel. It is a fantastic foray into children's literature and mythology. If a student is coming into the class after the first session, it would behoove them to catch up to us in the novel but it is not required to join us. All are welcome!

Session 1: Chapter 1: I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher (and) Chapter 2: Three Old Ladies Knit the Socks of Death
Session 2: Chapter 3: Grover Unexpectedly Loses his Pants (and) Chapter 4: My Mother Teaches Me Bullfighting
Session 3: Chapter 5: I Play Pinochle with a Horse (and) Chapter 6: I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom
Session 4: Chapter 7: My Dinner Goes Up in Smoke (and) Chapter 8: We Capture a Flag
Session 5: Chapter 9: I Am Offered a Quest (and) Chapter 10: I Ruin a Perfectly Good Bus
Session 6: Chapter 11: We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium (and) Chapter 12: We Get Advice from a Poodle
Session 7: Chapter 13: I Plunge to My Death (and) Chapter 14: I Become a Known Fugitive
Session 8: Chapter 15: A God Buys us Cheeseburgers (and) Chapter 16: We Take a Zebra to Vegas
Session 9: Chapter 17: We Shop for Water Beds (and) Chapter 18: Annabeth Does Obedience School
Session 10: Chapter 19: We Find Out the Truth, Sort Of (and) Chapter 20: I Battle My Jerk Relative
Session 11: Chapter 21: I Settle My Tab (and) Chapter 22: The Prophecy Comes True