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 (however, email is the best way to reach me.)
email: christine.dickey@aps.edu
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 (however, email is the best way to reach me.)
email: christine.dickey@aps.edu
Week of September 9 to 13
Monday, 9/9/19
6th: Story Staring from D.'s Daily Journal. Hunger Games read ch. 2
7th: Discuss Immortality Journaling/Anticipation Guide. Start "Ideas" notes (from 6-Traits Writing)
8th: Last class work day on "The Lottery" Study Guide. It is due Friday.
Tuesday, 9/10/19
6th: Finish reading chapter 2. Write a summary of the chapter (together).
7th Vocabulary HW due, and test for List 2 Part 1. New list: 2 part 2. More "Ideas".
8th: Go Dog, Go podcast script example. Start Propaganda notes.
Wednesday, 9/11/19
6th: D.'s Daily Journal. Hunger Games ch. 3.
7th: Work Day "Ideas" tasks. (1, 2, and 3).
8th: Vocabulary Intermission #1 "de" test. New List: 14 Part 1.
Thursday, 9/12/19
6th: Vocabulary Test 3. Page given to explain next week's review test parameters (look in the green folder!) Hunger Games ch. 3 questions (copy and answer).
7th: Mountain Language Week 4. Tuck Everlasting prologue/journaling/ch. 1.
8th: Propaganda notes (finish). Read article, "How Propaganda Works" - discuss and highlight. (start)
Friday, 9/13/19
6th: Grammar grab - "The Pronoun" handout. Weekly Thinking Challenge (if time).
7th: D.'s Weekly Editing. Work on Ideas tasks and/or Tuck Everlasting journal start.
8th: D.'s Weekly Editing. Continue Propaganda article analysis.
Supplies for 2019-20 (please have supplies by 8/19/19)
one composition book
6th grade: one green folder, 7th grade: one purple folder, 8th grade: one black folder
1 box of Kleenex
1 pack/box of pencils to be donated to the Realm
1 pack college ruled notebook paper to be donated to the Realm
I gladly accept ongoing donations of:
1. Kleenex
2. Clorox Wipes
3. Hand Sanitizer
4. Packs of lined paper (college ruled preferred)
5. Packs of pencils
Cell Phones
Cell phones are not allowed in the Realm during instructional time... not even in your pocket. Either leave them in your locker, or in my Device Depot in class. You will be reunited with your phone when you leave the Realm. Information about this is also in the syllabus.
Miscellaneous Stuff
Parents! Please fill out the "Comments, Questions" section below... your kiddo will then receive a homework pass! :)
Want a study tool for vocabulary stems? Log on to Quizlet.com and look for my page (MsDsRealm). I have created a study tool for the stems (and/or words) 6th and 8th grade... your WORDS are there too! Studying is KEY to success on the weekly tests. Help your kiddo create a study routine that works for them!
To join a class and have easy access to your lists:
6th: https://quizlet.com/join/QCGwcGBjh
Vocabulary runs Thursday to Thursday.
7th: https://quizlet.com/join/ZB6Ct6gHT
Vocabulary runs Tuesday to Tuesday.
8th: https://quizlet.com/join/dX2w5QVmr
Vocabulary runs Wednesday to Wednesday.
Scholastic Book Orders - Order online (use code hZL2R)! book orders are an excellent way to build your personal library and help our classroom library! Book orders will be sent out sometime during the first two weeks of school. I also work at a local book store... Bookworks! I can order any books you want/need!
Sign up for remind!
If you have a smartphone, get push notifications. On your iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to the following link:
6th Grade: https://www.remind.com/join/6realm2019
7th Grade: https://www.remind.com/join/7realm2019
8th Grade: https://www.remind.com/join/8realm2019
Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You’ll be prompted to download the mobile app.
6th: If you don't have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the message @6realm2019 to the number 81010 or (323) 629-4273.
7th: If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the message @7realm2019 to the number 81010 or (323) 629-4273.
8th: If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the message @8realm2019 to the number 81010 or (323) 629-4273.
Quote of the Week! :)
"Don't use a big word when a singularly unloquacious and diminutive linguistic expression will satisfactorily accomplish the contemporary necessity."
