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Movies as Literature with Composition
“Movies as Lit” is a High School English class where source material is drawn from classic movies in order to introduce and study the basic elements of literary analysis. We will study plot development, character analysis, symbolism, comparing and contrasting, as well as artistic direction, screenplay and theatrical elements. This course will not only give students the tools to appreciate good books more fully, but will also equip them with the ability to discern underlying messages in movies rather than simply absorb them. In class, students will participate in group and individual projects, prepare short essays, and produce informal reader-response writing for purposes of discussion and evaluation.
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"Movies as Literature really surprised me with the depth of what it accomplishes. It looks so interesting, that as I read through it, I found myself wishing for an opportunity to teach the course."
REQUIREMENTS
Required texts: None
Copy/Supply fee: $25.00 (paid to Julie Ann Abell at Orientation or the first class attended)
Annual tuition: $435.00 ($43.50/month for 10 months, August – May)
(2025-2026)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Julie Ann Abell
B.F.A. and M.Ed. in Secondary Education
Julie Ann grew up in the D.C. area where she earned a B.F.A. and then an M.Ed. in Secondary Education. She is a 3 x National Board Certified Teacher and holds a VA teaching license. She taught for 9 years before relocating to Midlothian, VA to raise her family. Julie Ann has three children- 2 sons in college and a daughter here at Bridge Academy. Julie Ann is an active member of Parkway Baptist and loves to volunteer throughout the community. In her free time you can find her teaching fitness classes and CPR classes, kayaking, hiking, backpacking and camping.