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English Through Short Stories
In this class, high school students will examine a wide variety of engaging short stories and the elements that give them literary merit. Students will read, annotate, analyze, interpret, and discuss stories from different time periods and cultures. They will learn to recognize the writing qualities and techniques that make an impact on the reader. Students will complete a variety of written compositions, including analytical and creative, with instruction provided. Writing assignments and vocabulary work will be tied to the reading. A poetry unit is also included near the end of the course.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Texts: Impact: Fifty Short Short Stories (To be sure you have the correct edition, please rent through the Bridge Academy Lending Library.)
100 Best-Loved Poems - Dover Thrift Edition
An additional booklet of short stories will be provided by the teacher; the cost of the booklet is included in the copy fee for the class.
Copy/Supply fee: $35.00 (paid directly to Julia Poynter due at Orientation or the first class attended)
Annual tuition: $435.00 ($43.50/month for 10 months, August – May)
(2025-2026)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Julia Poynter
B.S. in Public Health
Julia is a former Bridge Academy student who was homeschooled from kindergarten through high school. She and her husband live in Chesterfield, Virginia, along with their two-year-old daughter, Kenzie. Julia knows what it takes to successfully homeschool, and she earned a full academic scholarship to college. In three years, Julia earned her degree from Liberty University, completing the requirements of the Honors Program and graduating summa cum laude. During her college years, she worked as an intern for the Communications Coordinator at Richmond City Health District. Additionally, she worked for Central Virginia Health District in the Population Health department. Julia has considerable experience in tutoring, editing, and working with children. She was an English major before switching her degree to Public Health. Julia has tutored and taught math, science, English, and history; she has a hard time picking her favorite subject! She is excited to be back at Bridge Academy, assisting homeschool families.