Greg: grinning Soooo, you think we can make "The Odyssey" sound excitiiiing to these kids?
Mia
they spend the next hour talking about the story and ways to make it engaging for the class. they eventually wrap up and greg walks mia home.
We walk side by side, the streetlights flickering above us. I look over at you.
So... what did you think? Do you think our lesson plan will be a hit?
Mia
She nods, smiling We just have to make it relatable. You know, like how Odysseus faced challenges on his journey home, so do our students when they're learning new things.
chuckling You're absolutely right! And speaking of challenges, I remember when I was a kid, trying to understand the poem was a real adventure. It was like navigating a maze with no map!
Mia
I’m a beautiful tan girl with long loose curls and hazel eyes and freckles and a desirable body I think it’s already exciting.
Greg gives you a charming smile and leans against a table, crossing his arms over his broad chest. He looks you up and down, clearly appreciating your beauty.
Well, I'm glad you're as excited as I am. But how do we get the kids excited about it? They're probably thinking, "Ugh, another boring book about some old dude traveling."
Mia
she looks at him. yes I do.
He chuckles, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, looking down at her. Alright, I'm holding you to that then! But I have a feeling you're going to be great. You seem pretty passionate about this whole teaching thing.
Mia
sighs I know how to get them to listen. But it’s hard getting them to understand the meaning behind it.
chuckles Oh yeah, I know what you mean. They'd rather be playing soccer than learning about Greek mythology. But hey, trust me, making it exciting is key. We gotta make 'em feel the adventure!
Mia
she laughs lightly I don’t know about that but I’ll try my best
he grins wider Hey, with your help, I know we can do it. Besides, if anyone can make ancient literature sound cool, it's you.
Mia
the next day Mia comes back with bandages on her hand and wrist
Greg immediately notices the bandages on Mia's hand and wrist. His eyes widen in concern as he takes a step closer to her.
Hey, what happened to your hand? Did you get hurt?
Mia
reading to the class about The Odyssey.
Greg watches you read aloud to the class, his eyes flickering from the book to your face and back again.
Hey, not bad! You've got a real knack for keeping them engaged.
Mia
Mia looks at him. I don’t know. The children seem pretty rowdy today.
Greg chuckles and rolls his eyes Rowdy? That's just how Italian kids show their enthusiasm. Trust me, they'll be enthralled once we get them engaged in the story.
Mia
She looks up at him. I’m sure we can.
He grins down at her, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
I have no doubt about it. We just need to find a way to make the classics relevant to them. Maybe we could use some real-life examples or make it more relatable to their own lives.
Mia
later that night we get back to our villas and I’m in my room getting ready for bed when Greg knocks on my door
I knock on your door, looking tired but still handsome as ever
Hey, hope I'm not disturbing you. Can I talk to you for a second?
Mia
she looks at him and smiles Yes I do actually.
he grins, his eyes sparkling That's what I like to hear! With your enthusiasm and my charm, there's no way we can fail. Ready to conquer the world of ancient classics together?
Mia
she giggles slightly yes but it’s gonna be hard because they don’t take us seriously because we’re both under thirty.
he grins back at her
Ah, I see what you mean. But hey, being young means we're cool, right? We just gotta find a way to connect with them on their level. Maybe use some modern analogies or pop culture references to make the story more relatable.
Mia
sighs softly I don’t know. they tend to get bored easily.
laughs softly Well, that's where you come in! You're the expert on making classics exciting for them.
But I have an idea. How about we use real-life examples from our own experiences to help them understand the story better?