Scripps Spelling Bee Adding Lightning Round

The video discusses changes to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, including a new focus on vocabulary skills and a lightning speed round to prevent ties. The speaker reflects on their past English class experiences and notes that Newsy is part of the EW Scripps Company, which runs the spelling bee on a non-profit basis.

What does the speaker wish they had done in Miss Spencer's class?

• Paid more attention

• Participated in sports

• Studied mathematics

• Learned a new language

What new skill will the event test competitors on?

• Mathematical skills

• Vocab skills

• Artistic skills

• Scientific skills

What is the purpose of the lightning speed round?

• To make the event longer

• To entertain the audience

• To prevent ties

• To confuse the competitors

How long do spellers have in the lightning speed round to spell as many words as possible?

• 90 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 150 seconds

• 120 seconds

Which company is Newsy a part of?

• EW Scripps Company

• ABC Corporation

• XYZ Media Group

• National Broadcasting Company