Christine M. Dickey (Ms. D.)
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Gifted Language Arts and Literature
LBJ Middle School
6811 Taylor Ranch Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Chamber E11 - The Realm
505-898-1492 (school)
505-226-2108 (Google Phone)
email:  christine.dickey@aps.edu
Distance Learning Office Hours:
Mondays 10:00 -3:00 - Open Google Meet 10-11 Code: Realm2020
Tuesdays-Fridays 8:00 -10:00 

Week of 11/15/21 to 11/19/21
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6th Grade: Periods 1 and 3
7th Grade: Period 2
8th Grade: Periods 4 and 5
Advisory: All my 8th Graders

The Realm is in need of help.  If you are able - please donate packs of pencils and/or containers of Clorox Wipes.  I have the Subjects of the Realm wipe their own work space at the start of every class.  The school is no longer providing wipes, so your donations are GREATLY appreciated.  Thank you so much.  

CHROMEBOOKS
Make sure you bring a fully charged Chromebook to school everyday!  Many students are not charging their Chromebook over the weekend and then are not bringing chargers to school.  I only have three chargers for student use in class. If you are having issues with your Chromebook, let your advisory teacher know.

Monday, 11/15/21 
6th
1.  D.'s Daily (Turkey Creation Contest!) & Agenda Check
2. Practice: Answering questions in complete sentences

7th
1. "Tuck Everlasting" start movie and notes

8th 
1. D.'s Daily & Agenda Check
2.  Scythe Ch. 10-11.  Read and questions (4th period finish questions, 5th period read the chapters)

Tuesday, 11/16/21
6th
1.   D.'s Daily
2. Grammar Grab:  Adjectives (A Descriptive Thanksgiving Handout) 

7th
1.  D.'s Daily
2. WWW List 5 Part 1 Test
3.  WWW List 5 Part 2 Given

8th
1. D.'s Daily
2. Rhetorical Appeals & Tricks. Finish Notes and practice assignment

Wednesday, 11/17/21
6th
1. D.'s Daily
2.  

7th
1. D.'s Daily
2.  

8th 
1.  D.'s Daily
2.  WWW List 12 Part 1 Test
​3.  WWW List 12 Part 2 Given

  Thursday, 11/18/21
  6th Grade
1.

7th Grade
1.  

8th Grade
1.  

Friday, 11/19/21
  6th Grade
1.  

7th Grade
1.D.'s Weekly Editing

8th Grade
1.  D.'s Weekly Editing
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Supplies for 2021-22
A 1 inch binder or notebook for all Language Arts  work
Subject dividers (4)
Notebook paper
pencils (more than one!)
colored pencils
(suggested) travel pack of kleenex
(suggested) travel pack of wet wipes
(suggested) extra mask
OPTIONAL
Clorox wipes to donate to class
packs of college ruled notebook paper
packs of pencils

Join Quizlet!
this is needed for weekly vocabulary homework and studying
6th grade
https://quizlet.com/join/QCGwcGBjh

7th grade
https://quizlet.com/join/ZB6Ct6gHT?i=2bxyg&x=1rqt

8th grade
https://quizlet.com/join/DqsA2jzaE?i=2bxyg&x=1rqt
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​Cell Phones
Cell phones are not allowed in the Realm during instructional time... not even in your pocket. Though technology is a useful tool, cell phones in class create more distraction than help. I have a device depot where all phones will be kept during class time.  It will be sanitized between classes.  

Quote of the Week:
​"There is always, always something to be thankful for." 

                                                                                                    

Grade Weights for 2021-22
During Distance Learning
Tests/Quizzes - 35%
Homework - 10%
​Classwork - 30%
Projects - 20%
Presentations - 5%