The Path to Mastery

Weekly Learning Schedule

This weekly schedule is designed to be self-paced and activity-based, aligning with the MaRRS philosophy of moving beyond rote memorization toward true language mastery. It fits smoothly around regular schoolwork without causing burnout.

Weekly Schedule Overview

Day Focus Area Activity Type Time Goal
MondayWord DiscoveryEtymology & Phonetics20–30 mins
TuesdayContextual MeaningSentence Building20–30 mins
WednesdayThe Fun FactorWord Games & Puzzles30–40 mins
ThursdayThe Listening EarAuditory Comprehension20–30 mins
FridaySystematic ReviewPattern Recognition20–30 mins
SaturdayThe SimulationMock Competition45 mins
SundayReflectionPersonal Word Bank15 mins

Daily Breakdown: How to Execute

Monday – Roots
Explore word origins (Latin, Greek). Pick 5 words and study their origin stories.
Tuesday – Context
Create action cards with funny, relatable sentences.
Wednesday – Games
Use Scrabble, crosswords, or online word games.
Thursday – Listening
Identify syllables and tricky vowel sounds before spelling.
Friday – Patterns
Group words by prefixes and suffixes.
Saturday – Simulation
Timed mock competition with buzzer or bell.
Sunday – Reflection
Choose a “Favorite Word of the Week” and discuss its impact.
Pro Tips for Success
  • 20 minutes of focus beats an hour of boredom.
  • Celebrate near misses — fix the rest gently.
  • Use visual aids like “Words of the Week”.