Christine M. Dickey (Ms. D.) 7th/8th Grade Gifted Language Arts Desert Ridge Middle School 8400 Barstow St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87122 Chamber 304 - The Realm 505-857-9282 (school) email: [email protected]
Week of 12/2/24 to 12/6/24 - the Book Project is due Monday, 12/9/24! Monday, 12/2/24 8th 1. D.'s Daily Journal Writing 2. Finish ch. 14-15 annotated notes 7th 1. D.'s Daily Journal Writing 2. View the Gerplotz! 3. Maze Runner ch. 20-22 notes page and seven word summaries
Tuesday, 12/3/24 - Advisory 8th 1. D.'s Daily Journal Writing 2. Scythe Ch. 16-17 then Epiphany Moments and Comprehension Check 7th 1. D.'s Daily Journal Writing 2. Six Traits Writing - Word Choice
Thursday, 12/5/24 - Advisory 8th 1. Word Within the Word List 41 Test 2. Word Within the Word List 42 Given 3. Work time on Scythe and/or Propaganda Quest
7th 1.Word Within the Word List 6 Part 1 Test 2. Word Within the Word List 6 Part 2 Given 3.
Friday, 12/6/24 8th 1. More Grammar Review 2. 12 Brats of Christmas 7th 1. Weekly Editing 2. Guess the Carol
Supplies for 2024-25 * 1-inch binder with paper- this will remain in class. * Two three-hole punched folders - one for the binder one to take home any papers from the Realm * pencils (more than one!) * colored pencils OPTIONAL * Clorox wipes to donate to class * Boxes of kleenex * Roll of Paper Towels * Pack of college ruled paper to donate to the Realm * Box of pencils to donate to the Realm
Cell Phones Cell phones are not allowed in the Realm during instructional time... not even in your pocket (this includes Smart Watches!) Though technology is a useful tool, cell phones in class create more distraction than help. DRMS's cell phone policy prohibits cell phone use any time during the school day. Phones are to be powered off and kept in backpacks or in our class device depot.
Quote of the Week: "Don't be a cotton-headed ninnymuggins!"