Course Plan Samples
Course Sample – Help Anchor Academy
At Help Anchor Academy, students follow a structured 4-day weekly schedule that keeps learning engaging and effective. Below is a sample lesson plan for our 4th-grade Language Arts class, showcasing how we integrate interactive lessons, worksheets, activities, and assessments.
Course Syllabus: Once students are placed in their Canvas course, they will have access to the full course syllabus, which outlines exactly what they will learn each quarter.
A Week at Help Anchor Academy (4th Grade – Language Arts)
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Learning Goals:
This week, you will learn how to decode multisyllabic words by identifying common syllable patterns.
Topics Covered:
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Breaking words into syllables
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Identifying vowel patterns in multisyllabic words
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Using decoding strategies for unfamiliar words
Key Concepts:
By the end of this week, you should be able to:
Identify different types of syllables (open, closed, vowel-consonant-e, etc.)
Break multisyllabic words into syllables to aid pronunciation
Apply decoding strategies to read new words fluently
Weekly Structure
Day 1: Video or PowerPoint Lesson – Introduction to Multisyllabic Word Decoding
Day 2: Worksheet – Breaking Words into Syllables
Day 3: Activity – Syllable Sort & Word Building
Day 4: Review or Quiz
Daily Breakdown with Materials
Day 1: Video or PowerPoint Lesson – Introduction to Multisyllabic Word Decoding
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Activity: Watch the video lesson explaining how to break words into syllables.
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Instructions: Take notes on different syllable types and practice identifying them in example words.
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Materials: Decoding Multi-Syllabic Words Episode 1
Day 2: Worksheet – Breaking Words into Syllables
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Activity: Complete a worksheet that includes a list of multisyllabic words and practice dividing them into syllables.
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Instructions: Read each word, break it into syllables, and underline the vowel patterns. Submit your completed worksheet by the end of the day.
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Materials: Multisyllabic Words Worksheet
Day 3: Activity – Syllable Sort & Word Building
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Activity: Engage in a hands-on word sort activity, where you categorize words based on their syllable types. Then, use syllable building blocks to create new words.
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Instructions: Drag and drop syllables into categories and build new words. Submit a short reflection on what you learned.
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Materials: Interactive Syllable Sort Activity
Day 4: Review or Quiz
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Activity: Participate in an interactive review activity or take the quiz to assess your understanding of the week's material.
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Instructions: Complete the review game or quiz based on your teacher’s instructions.
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Materials: Multisyllabic Word Decoding Quiz
The links provided above are examples only and do not represent the actual materials used in our daily lessons. Once students are enrolled, they will have full access to all course materials and resources directly within Canvas.