8th Grade Language Arts-Mrs. Longwell
Writing-We will be journaling, along with formal
writing pieces ALL YEAR. Be prepared to write
EVERY DAY. We will build our writing community by
writing, sharing, and collaborating. It is
important that you bring your writer’s notebook to
class daily, along with your binder.
Reading-You will be reading several novels, short
stories, poems, articles and essays throughout the
year. Each day you will be reading SOMETHING,
whether independently, with a group, or whole
class. Reading is the cornerstone to becoming an
expert in language.
Independent Reading-In order to build a solid
literacy community in our classroom, we will all be
reading books, books, books! One of our class
requirements is that you bring along reading
material. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE 
Grammar and word study-You will be learning,
creating, and writing assignments and activities
related to word study and grammar techniques.
Homework/projects
 Due on the assigned date
 Late projects/papers/assignments turned in
after original due date will lose 5 points each
day, unless otherwise noted
Daily supplies for Language Arts-to be brought in
EVERY DAY
 Writers Notebook
 Pen and/or pencil
 Colored Pencils and highlighters
 Independent reading book
 Writer’s binder
Electronics-This year students have their own
Google accounts that will be used frequently.
There will be several times this year where we will
be using technology to either work on papers, track
our GoodReads or complete projects. I will let the
students know whether or not they may bring in
their electronic devices to work on
projects/papers.
Progressbook-it is IMPERITIVE that you know both
how to get on progressbook AND your password.
Grades will be updated frequently…SO CHECK OFTEN!!!
Webpage: To access my webpage go the Sells Middle
school homepage and find “teacher webpages” on the
left side of the screen. Then, find my name. Here
you will find weekly updates of what we are doing,
along with calendars of events, assignments, and
independent reading assignments.
Mrs. Longwell’s e-mail—
longwell_jennifer@dublinschools.net
Phone: 614-764-5919