Middle School Writing

August, 2026

Dear Middle School Writing students and parents,

Welcome to Middle School Writing class!  I am happy to have you all – those from last year, those moving up from elementary class, and those who are new to Writing Home!

This year we will focus on essay writing, report writing, and reading a classic work of literature.  As we go, I will incorporate practice on the standard English conventions of punctuation, grammar, and style.  You do not need to purchase a grammar/punctuation workbook this year; however, I will ask you to purchase a novel soon for our literature unit.

Along with writing and reading, your student will participate in a Readers Theater performance in the spring.  (Readers Theater is always a hit!)

Supplies

  • A spiral notebook which we will call our “Freewrite Journal.” If your student was with me last year, he/she may use the same one without removing last year’s pages. Otherwise, please purchase a new one by the first day of class.
  • A small 3-ring binder. We’ve found that the 1.5 – 2.0 inch binders work just fine, but please don’t use the same binder for writing class and science class!
  • Notebook paper, and a pencil pouch with pencils/pens should be clipped into the binder.

Assignments and Homework

  • Your student will complete one “major” paper each month.
  • He/she will always have homework. Check this page to see the assignment, which will be posted by 8 a.m. on Wednesday mornings.
  • I’m available to answer any homework questions via email; please don’t text me with homework questions, though!

Deadlines and Grade Reports

Deadlines are real and important. Assignments are due one week after they are assigned.  I do extend a one-week “grace period” however; so your student may hand me an assignment one week late.  After that, he/she will received a “0” in the grade report.

I’ll aim to send grade reports to you via email about every two weeks.

Okie dokie, that’s all for now!  Do let me know if you have any questions, and I look forward to seeing your student in just a few weeks.

In Christ,

Mrs. B