Exploring the Rules of Spelling Bees

This video tutorial guides spelling enthusiasts through the roles and rules of a spelling bee. It explains the responsibilities of judges, pronouncers, and spellers, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and adherence to rules. The tutorial provides tips for spelling success, including the necessity of speaking clearly and avoiding self-correction. It concludes with encouragement for participants to perform confidently.

Why are you here today?

• To meet new friends

• To prove you are a spelling whiz

• To learn new words

• To practice math

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the role of the judges in a spelling bee?

• To cheer for the participants

• To give definitions of words

• To listen to your every sound and make final decisions

• To spell the words

What can you ask the pronouncer to do?

• Spell the word for you

• Judge your spelling

• Give you hints

• Repeat the word, use it in a sentence, or give its definition

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

What should you do after spelling a word?

• Correct your spelling

• Say the word you just spelled

• Wait for the judges to respond

• Ask for another word

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

What happens if you correct yourself while spelling a word?

• You are disqualified

• You can continue spelling

• You get another chance

• You get a hint

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

What is the correct way to spell 'awesome'?

• A W E S O M

• A W E S M E

• A W S O M E

• A W E S O M E

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What should you do before starting to spell words?

• Take a deep breath

• Write down the word

• Ask for help

• Look at the judges

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

What is the final message given to the participants?

• Good luck

• Try your best

• Have fun

• Don't worry

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6