School Spelling Bees: April 18, 2008

1. The word for each child will be pronounced correctly. The word will be used in a sentence for grades 1 -4. In grades 5 - 8 the word will be used in a sentence for clarification or if the student asks.

Child says word <30 seconds>.

Child spells word <30 seconds>.

Child says word again.

*Speak loud and clear.

*Students should ask if they didn't recognize the word.

2. If the word is a homonym: it will be used in a sentence automatically.

3. Retracing, (stopping and starting over), is allowed as long as students do not change what they are repeating.

4. Misspelled words - The judge says "Sorry, that is incorrect." The next word is given to the next speller.

5. No talking is allowed among contestants.

6. Elimination Process (between final two spellers):

*When a word is misspelled, the next speller receives the same word. If he/she spells it correctly, the first speller receives one more word. If the word is spelled correctly there is a winner. If not, the process is repeated.

7. Before beginning to spell a student may ask for a definition of the word for clarification. He/She can also ask for a sentence and/or for the word to be repeated.