Mr. Richey's Class
Albany Elementary offers two sections of fourth
grade. They are taught by Mrs. Speicher and Mr. Richey.
As
fourth grade teachers, we would like to welcome all future fourth
grade students to our classes. We would also like to present a brief
overview of our curriculum.
Reading
Basal reader (comprehension, decoding and analysis of words,
vocabulary skills, main ideas and details, etc.), and novels. Book reports are also required.
Spelling
Spelling weekly word lists consists of 25 words. Tests will be
given once a week.
Language
Writing Skills in many areas - and in all subjects: sentences, paragraphs, short
stories, poetry, letter writing; parts of speech; punctuation;
speaking and writing correct grammar. Cornerstone Language
Computer Program.
Science
Units are covered in life science, physical science, earth
science, and the human body. Insect collections, Star
Lab, science experiments, and other science related units are
included.
Math
Data, graphs, place value, time, adding, subtracting,
multiplication, division, using geometry, fractions, customary
linear measurement, decimals, and the metric system measurement. Mastery of
multiplication and division facts are essential. Plato and
Harcourt computer programs are used to introduce and review math
skills.
Indiana History
The land and early people of Indiana, pioneer days, progress as
a state, into the twenty-first century, map skills, government
operations, Camp Tecumseh (every other year), Civil War Days, and visiting historical sites.
Along with our required curriculum, we will also practice good
study habits and positive social behavior.
Curriculum
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