I'm in İzmir, Turkey, teaching The Odyssey (grade 9), the Iliad (grade 11) and having just taken my grade 12s to a Greek theater as a reward for completing Antigone-- in English Language and Literature classes. We're out here, loving teaching, and connecting a new generation with great works!
I agree man. Kids nowadays are doomed. And books are so important and many of them don’t want to read. I hate that as an author. Hopefully we can all do our parts to change this!
Thank you for this article. When rereading a classic, because I love these books so much, and desperately want others to love them too, I often forget to ask myself the question you mentioned: "What is Homer trying to teach me?" Instead, I jump to asking, "What can I teach others about Homer?" But the former question seems far more fruitful than the latter.
To begin reading by asking what the author is trying to teach is the right approach. It also helped me to ask what question the author was trying to answer too. This allowed me to see the author in context, as part of a larger and ongoing conversation, and helped me understand how I can enter into that discussion myself.
I'm in İzmir, Turkey, teaching The Odyssey (grade 9), the Iliad (grade 11) and having just taken my grade 12s to a Greek theater as a reward for completing Antigone-- in English Language and Literature classes. We're out here, loving teaching, and connecting a new generation with great works!
What an incredible education you’re giving them 👏
I’m so jealous I never had that growing up haha
I agree man. Kids nowadays are doomed. And books are so important and many of them don’t want to read. I hate that as an author. Hopefully we can all do our parts to change this!
You’re certainly leading the charge! 🫡💪
Thank you for this article. When rereading a classic, because I love these books so much, and desperately want others to love them too, I often forget to ask myself the question you mentioned: "What is Homer trying to teach me?" Instead, I jump to asking, "What can I teach others about Homer?" But the former question seems far more fruitful than the latter.
To begin reading by asking what the author is trying to teach is the right approach. It also helped me to ask what question the author was trying to answer too. This allowed me to see the author in context, as part of a larger and ongoing conversation, and helped me understand how I can enter into that discussion myself.