| 单词 | speller |
| 例句 | No matter how hard I tried, I wasn’t ever going to be a perfect speller. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Then, under the speller, there were a bunch of notebooks. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z You can always tell skillful spellers by the way they handle full-bodied words—the kind that contain ful or full. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z If it weren’t for my speller, I’d have to use replacement or stand-in or pinch hitter instead. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She also became an excellent speller of words she mispronounced. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The book underneath the arithmetic was a geography, and the book under the geography was a speller. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z “I thought you were gonna stop me with a speller this afternoon.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Silly things like my pink pillowcases, my record collection, my award for being the best speller in sixth grade. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z A lady talks about what a visionary Noah Webster was to create the first American spellers and dictionaries. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z I realized that I was still holding the old speller. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Ancient, back- broken math books, flaking travel books, warped spellers, mangled mysteries, biographies, music books, astronomy books, cookbooks. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I wondered how such a perfect speller like Dad could end up with a son like me. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know if the woman is a bad speller or was just in a hurry. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z It was an old speller—probably the one Weylin’s first wife had been taught from. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Was she just a poor speller, or was this a sign of mental impairment? Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “C’mon. It’s not like your brain is broken. So you’re not the best speller. So what? Your brain seems fine to me.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z If students wanted to practice spelling, they used alphabet or speller boards, which were popular learning toys at that time. During the 1918 flu pandemic, at-home learning meant little schoolwork 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z It is normally held in late May at a convention center outside Washington and includes hundreds of spellers from around the country, along with a handful of international competitors. Longtime National Spelling Bee director steps down 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z Scripps plans for the bee to be contested entirely in person during the week after Memorial Day, with more than 200 spellers participating — “back as much to normal as possible,” Durnil said. LeVar Burton joins Scripps National Spelling Bee as host 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z There are 281 youngsters competing for the title of top speller in the English language. 'Glasnost' opens onstage rounds at Spelling Bee 2013-05-29T12:51:51Z Now the soft-spoken kid from Belton, South Carolina is officially one of the nation's top young spellers. Born deaf, 11-year-old is among nation's top spellers 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z The gestures hardly filled the void of Bee Week, an immersive, exhilarating experience for spellers and their families that many describe as a highlight of their young lives. Top spellers prepare to crown national champion, from home 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z In 2009, he went to Cheyenne, Wyo., and won the national spelling bee championship sponsored by the AARP, an event for spellers over 50. Pete’s Candy Store Hosts a Spelling Bee for Adults 2013-08-01T20:06:51Z Search for tools that students used, such as slates, Indian clubs, spellers and lunch pails, in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History Collections database: americanhistory.si.edu/collections. During the 1918 flu pandemic, at-home learning meant little schoolwork 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z The remaining spellers would get the same words in the lightning round and be isolated from one another. Vocabulary, lightning round added to National Spelling Bee 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z During the semifinal rounds, more and more spellers were baffled by obscure words. Fist pumps, visualization carry youngsters into U.S. spelling finals 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z When only four spellers remained, I got an urgent call from my friend and downstairs neighbor. Watching the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z To win her title, Avant-garde competed against hundreds of other spellers ages nine to 15, hailing from the U.S., the Bahamas, Canada, Ghana and Japan. First Black American national spelling bee winner is a basketball legend too 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z “It’s not spellers against spellers. It’s spellers against the dictionary,” Ashrita Gandhari, a current finalist, said about the sense of camaraderie and companionship among the contestants. How Indian Americans Came to Love the Spelling Bee 2021-07-03T04:00:00Z “To practice good manners is to confer upon others not just consideration but esteem; it’s to bathe others in a commodity best described by noted speller Aretha Franklin.” Books of The Times: ?Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That?? ? By Henry Alford ? Review 2012-01-03T22:29:05Z We internalize and accept this where defensive backs and stretch-fours and four-tool outfielders are concerned; when the winners are spellers stuck poignantly in Those Awkward Years, it’s a different, meaner thing. Spelling bees make trolls of us all 2013-06-01T15:00:00Z That requirement led to some odd body language, with many spellers adopting a pose of surrender with hands up and palms forward. Top spellers prepare to crown national champion, from home 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z The rules are generally shared with the spellers about a month before the bee, which is held the last week in May at a convention center outside Washington and televised by ESPN. National Spelling Bee will have fewer wild cards next year 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z The first issue of class valentines is making sure no kid is left out, no name spelled incorrectly, which becomes difficult when dealing with young spellers, readers and writers. When your mom is your campaign manager: Inside the pricey, competitive world of class valentines 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The remaining spellers then have to squeeze in time to eat, do TV interviews and prepare for the broadcast. Scripps National Spelling Bee ditches written tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z “From a competitive standpoint, we owe it to the spellers to identify the champion of the spelling bee.” Vocabulary, lightning round added to National Spelling Bee 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z Most of his installations include a dictionary—for a bad speller, a tool of Enlightenment and a symbol of personal evolution. An L.A. Artist Who Anticipated Our Trumpian Moment 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z I find it charming—he’s a perfect speller, and he’s a lively, tidy writer, and his “hehe”s are a strange mystery. Hahaha vs. Hehehe 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z “Grittier spellers practiced more than less gritty spellers,” Duckworth assures us. The Limits of “Grit” 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z My mom taught me to type and I was a very good typist, but I still made mistakes and I’m a really bad speller. Penn Jillette Lives on Hot Baths and Cold Watermelon 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z As a kid he was a champion speller who tied for 18th place one year in the National Spelling Bee, a record finish, he says, for any Washington entrant. A playwright who’s at ease with causing discomfort 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Scripps said live vocabulary rounds — in which spellers are given multiple-choice questions about word definitions — are being used in some regional bees this year, but some spellers were caught off guard by the change. Vocabulary, lightning round added to National Spelling Bee 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z You know all the diseasesand the pharmaceuticals:bronchopneumonia,chloramphenicol are no trouble to you,compulsive speller,hypochondriac,virtual dealer. Poem of the week: Dragon Talk by Fleur Adcock 2010-10-20T12:52:00Z There will be 519 spellers at the national bee, and more than 20 of them are from the Washington area. Spelling whiz shares her tips to beating the competition: Steady discipline, not a blitzkrieg 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z The 275 spellers from across the United States and around the world gathered Tuesday morning for a 25-word test that will help determine the semifinalists. Know your 'pinealectomy': It's Spelling Bee time 2011-05-31T19:31:28Z Ananya is excited to see how future spellers use her online study sets and keep up with this year’s best spellers. Spelling whiz shares her tips to beating the competition: Steady discipline, not a blitzkrieg 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z James wasn’t the best speller, but technology wasn’t doing him any favors, either. Modern Love: Learning to Silence My Inner Editor 2014-02-13T19:38:06Z "Dahl was a notoriously bad speller all his life," he added. African cats and American espionage – Roald Dahl's letters due in 2016 2013-07-25T09:10:30Z Zaila Avant-garde's father realized her aptitude for spelling when she was around 10, which is relatively late for a contest in which eligibility ends after eighth grade, when most spellers are 14. Zaila Avant-garde stands where Black children were once kept out 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z And I got to be a very good speller, which made me inordinately proud. J. J. Sempé’s “Reading Group” 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z Hey, no one ever said you had to be a good speller to be mean. Internet trolls can’t help themselves 2012-08-01T21:00:00Z There were 17 wild cards age 9 or younger this year, and none survived to join the 50 spellers who made the finals. National Spelling Bee will have fewer wild cards next year 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z The Oklahoma native recently turned 6 and is younger than any speller in the bee’s history. Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off with new rules and youngest-ever speller 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z The showdown of spellers had been planned for late May in Maryland, but a handful of films will try to fill in the blanks. New this week: Apollo benefit, docs on Bruce Lee, spelling 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z “Reading Rainbow” went off the air in 2009, which means the current generation of spellers — kids compete through the eighth grade — grew up without Burton celebrating the written word on public television. LeVar Burton joins Scripps National Spelling Bee as host 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Aar is tempted to pretend that some poor speller wants relief from “debt,” but he knows how toxic the political climate is for people like him. Nuruddin Farah’s ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ wrestles with grand political, social themes Unlike in the preliminary rounds, spellers who get words wrong will hear the dreaded bell that signals it's time to leave the stage. Spellers prepare for ultimate test in bee 2012-05-31T13:10:25Z Life seeped into the writing; Twain’s small daughter Susy, a terrific liar and a terrible speller, acted as partial model for Huck, and the book’s central plot derived from a real incident. ‘Huck Finn’s America’ by Andrew Levy 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z More than 11 million spellers started their spelling journey in hopes of winning the $40,000 grand prize and appearing on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Spelling whiz shares her tips to beating the competition: Steady discipline, not a blitzkrieg 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z Without this interest, the task of studying thousands of words per day, as elite spellers do, would be onerous at best. Zaila Avant-garde stands where Black children were once kept out 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z He cheered for this year’s champion, Zaila Avant-garde — the first African American winner in the bee’s history — and said the recent dominance of South Asian spellers should also be celebrated. LeVar Burton joins Scripps National Spelling Bee as host 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z At the end of Wednesday's onstage rounds, the field will be cut to no more than 50 spellers for Thursday's finals. Memorable moments from the National Spelling Bee 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z The finals would look the same as always, with spellers trying to avoid the doomsday bell. After 1st vocab test, Spelling Bee gets a champion 2013-05-30T18:32:12Z “Adding a lightning round will only emphasize to spellers that memorizing and immediately recognizing a word is what is more important than really learning the words.” Vocabulary, lightning round added to National Spelling Bee 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z She's renowned for her precise, exquisite prose, but new research shows Jane Austen was a poor speller and erratic grammarian who got a big helping hand from her editor. Academic: Jane Austen had helping hand from editor 2010-10-23T18:16:00Z This was the word that determined the best speller in the nation in last year’s tournament. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Julia’ and the MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z It was, philosophically, an extension of a project he’d begun in the 1780s, publishing standardized books for American schools called blue-backed spellers. In the footsteps of Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Noah Webster 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z Like many others with prominent roles in staging the bee, Kimble is a former speller. Longtime National Spelling Bee director steps down 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z Some spellers are a bit faster, but I also have vision issues. Meet the Seattle playwright of ‘Love Letters,’ highlighting autistic nonspeakers 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Though Joan Meyer didn’t go to college, her son said she always was an avid reader, a tremendous speller and highly quotable. ‘A whole lot of history’ dies with newspaper veteran Joan Meyer after police raid 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z In 2021, organizers introduced a vocabulary round, in which spellers have to identify the correct meaning of the word. This Year’s Spelling Bee Champion Didn’t Schweat the Schwa 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z “He appreciated that this is a journey, which sounds very trite but is really quite true,” said Dev’s coach, Scott Remer, a former speller and study guide author. National Spelling Bee champ Dev Shah goes from ‘despondent’ to soaking up the moment 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The schwa — the “uh”-like sound that can be represented by any vowel in the English alphabet, also known as the bane of competitive spellers’ existence — knocked out several finalists, as it routinely does. A spell-off that wasn’t, and a gantlet of schwas: Takeaways from the spelling bee. 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z This year's total field comprised 94 girls, 134 boys and two spellers who identify as nonbinary. Dev Shah, 14, crowned US National Spelling Bee champion 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z First, he tries to make eye contact with the speller and humanize the moment. Jacques Bailly, the bee’s pronouncer, has a few tricks to ensure every word is said correctly. 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Last year, they introduced the spell-off, an intense showdown in which the remaining spellers have 90 seconds to spell as many words correctly as possible. This Year’s Spelling Bee Champion Didn’t Schweat the Schwa 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z “I think the thing that distinguishes the very best spellers from the ones that end up not really leaving their mark is actually just grit.” National Spelling Bee champ Dev Shah goes from ‘despondent’ to soaking up the moment 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Shradha Rachamreddy, a 13-year-old from San Jose, California, comes in with arguably the strongest spelling resume, having won several highly competitive online and in-person bees that spellers use to prep for Scripps. Top speller in English to be crowned at Scripps National Spelling Bee finals 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The New York Times, which has covered spelling bees for almost 150 years, will continue that tradition Thursday night, reporting live on the spellers’ stories and the words they face. How to Watch the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Bohacek now joins 230 other spellers from across the world in the Scripps National Spelling Bee at National Harbor in Maryland. Seattle middle school student competes in National Spelling Bee 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Each word has been vetted by the panel and slotted into the appropriate round of the nearly century-old annual competition to identify the English language’s best speller. Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z “Her understanding of the mind of a champion speller is balanced by her compassion for those who are dealt disappointment when the bell sounds.” Longtime staffer named to lead Scripps National Spelling Bee 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z But one thing that hasn’t changed is the skill and dedication of the top spellers in the English language. Top speller in English to be crowned at Scripps National Spelling Bee finals 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z It was Pappas’s second mistake of the night, leaving Wang the last speller standing, and “fartlek” as, technically, the championship word. Fartlek: The word that won journalists a spelling bee against politicians 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z All spellers earned their spots as national competitors by advancing through regional spelling bees, competing against students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Seattle middle school student competes in National Spelling Bee 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z In 2019, a confluence of factors — among them, a wild-card program that allowed multiple spellers from competitive regions to reach nationals — produced an unusually deep field of spellers. Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z That dream came true Wednesday for the 40-year-old Loeffler, a former speller and longtime bee staffer who was announced as the competition’s third executive director in the past two years. Longtime staffer named to lead Scripps National Spelling Bee 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Being a terrible speller, I do this trick at least once a week, and it’s the only reason I’m able to spell the word “guarantee” because my brain just cannot retain it. Quick fixes: use dictation when you can’t spell a word 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z What followed was a blistering showdown between the spellers, each rattling off word after word so quickly that the judges had to go to video to determine a winner. In a Blistering Final Spell-Off, Harini Logan, 14, Wins the National Bee 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z She said she liked that the “nerve-racking” spell-off is such a different beast from the traditional format, which allows spellers to deliberate and ask questions. After intense spelling bee, winner plans for life beyond ‘chorepiscopus’ 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z It brought in younger panelists more attuned to the ways contemporary spellers study and prepare. Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z She also said spellers would continue to be asked multiple-choice vocabulary questions onstage, a much-criticized new element that she called key to the bee’s educational mission. Longtime staffer named to lead Scripps National Spelling Bee 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z She spelled the word “P-E-T-R-O-N-E-L-L-E,” finishing in 49th place, tied with other spellers eliminated in the fourth of seven quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. Word with Northwest ties stumps at national spelling bee 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z “We had that mutual admiration of each other as spellers,” she said, “knowing that we’ll both be proud of each other no matter happens.” In a Blistering Final Spell-Off, Harini Logan, 14, Wins the National Bee 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z He was one of eight spellers to advance from the eighth round. Seattle-area teen places fourth in Scripps National Spelling Bee 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Zimmer is also sensitive to the criticism that some vocabulary questions are evaluating the spellers’ cultural sophistication rather than their mastery of roots and language patterns. Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Eighty-eight spellers remained for the quarterfinals, but Harsha was not one of them: He had met his Waterloo the night before with the French “de rigueur,” leaving out the first “u.” Harini Logan of Texas wins National Spelling Bee in first-ever spell-off 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Deetya finished in 23rd place, tied with nine other spellers eliminated in the sixth round. Word with Northwest ties stumps at national spelling bee 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Her apparent loss shocked spellers who were backstage in the so-called Losers’ Lounge, said Zaila Avant-garde, last year’s winner and the first Black American to win the Bee. In a Blistering Final Spell-Off, Harini Logan, 14, Wins the National Bee 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z During the next round, spellers were asked to choose a definition, an example of a word given without the definition, or a synonym. Seattle-area teen places fourth in Scripps National Spelling Bee 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z This year’s vocabulary questions contain more clues that will guide gifted spellers to the answers, he says. Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Charlotte, who was staying in the hotel with her parents and three younger brothers, had met spellers from far-flung places, some of whom she had befriended earlier online. Harini Logan of Texas wins National Spelling Bee in first-ever spell-off 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Harini, one of the best-known spellers entering the bee and a crowd favorite for her poise and positivity, wins more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Harini Logan wins spelling bee in 1st-ever tiebreaker 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z But during the pandemic, when spellers competed in various Zoom bees, she gained a reputation as a confident speller who rarely lost, Zaila said. In a Blistering Final Spell-Off, Harini Logan, 14, Wins the National Bee 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z The teens were among a field of 234 spellers who competed in National Harbor, Maryland, as part of the first fully in-person bee since 2019. Seattle-area teen places fourth in Scripps National Spelling Bee 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Spellers are permitted to ask questions about roots, and judges answer in the affirmative if a speller can identify a relevant root and its meaning. Speller reinstated into National Spelling Bee after appeal 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z On Wednesday morning, spellers and their families posed for photos in front of a spelling bee mural in a lobby area and played with Legos set up beside a large screen simulcasting the competition. Harini Logan of Texas wins National Spelling Bee in first-ever spell-off 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z She is the fifth Scripps champion to be coached by Grace Walters, a former speller, fellow Texan and student at Rice University who is considering bowing out of the coaching business. Harini Logan wins spelling bee in 1st-ever tiebreaker 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z The spellers, she said, had spent months with “rapid-fire spelling over the dinner table, during car pool, after school. You could really get a sense of the daily work. So impressive. ” In a Blistering Final Spell-Off, Harini Logan, 14, Wins the National Bee 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z He correctly answered, “a formal expression of warm or high praise,” allowing him to move forward with three other spellers. Seattle-area teen places fourth in Scripps National Spelling Bee 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z The challenging words the spellers face range from those with just a few letters like 'luge,' a small toboggan, to those that stretch through the alphabet like 'scherenschnitte,' a papercutting art form. U.S. national spelling bee pits kids ages 7-15 trying to spell success 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z A poised taekwondo brown belt who is home-schooled, she had been a competitive speller since age 6, and at 10 she had come to the bee and tied for 51st place. Harini Logan of Texas wins National Spelling Bee in first-ever spell-off 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z And spellers had to answer vocabulary questions live on stage for the first time, resulting in several surprising eliminations during the semifinals. Harini Logan wins spelling bee in 1st-ever tiebreaker 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z The competition, held in Oxon Hill, Maryland, used to start gently, eliminating only the weakest or most nervous spellers. Early rounds of National Spelling Bee are ‘no joke’ 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z An onstage vocabulary round during Wednesday’s semifinals introduced an element of randomness into the venerable bee, forcing spellers to demonstrate a different skill set and knocking out some of the bee’s most accomplished competitors. Vocab questions reduce spelling bee to 3 letters: A, B or C 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z During one particularly brutal stretch, 10 consecutive spellers heard the bell that signals elimination. ‘No joke’: Initial rounds of National Spelling Bee get tough 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z “If the speller output were, ‘unplug my ventilator,’ we wouldn’t.” In a first, brain implant lets man with complete paralysis spell out thoughts: ‘I love my cool son.’ 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z As time goes on, a “hot zone” will slowly creep in from the corner of the map, damaging or eliminating players from contention until only one speller reigns supreme. Babble Royale turns Scrabble into Fortnite 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z But a new preliminary-round format gives spellers no time to get comfortable. Early rounds of National Spelling Bee are ‘no joke’ 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Although spellers had to answer a vocabulary question during Tuesday’s preliminary rounds, it was sandwiched between two words they had to spell. Vocab questions reduce spelling bee to 3 letters: A, B or C 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z In years past, the early onstage spelling rounds did little beyond weeding out the weakest or most nervous spellers. ‘No joke’: Initial rounds of National Spelling Bee get tough 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z He cheered for this year's champion, Zaila Avant-garde — the first African American winner in the bee's history — and said the recent dominance of South Asian spellers should also be celebrated. LeVar Burton has new gig post 'Jeopardy!' host debacle 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z “Reading Rainbow” went off the air in 2009, which means the current generation of spellers - kids compete through the eighth grade - grew up without Burton celebrating the written word on public television. LeVar Burton joins Scripps National Spelling Bee as host 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Eighty-eight of those spellers advanced to Wednesday’s quarterfinals, a success rate of 38 percent. Early rounds of National Spelling Bee are ‘no joke’ 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z “I know he’s a really strong speller. Probably stronger than me,” Vihaan said. Vocab questions reduce spelling bee to 3 letters: A, B or C 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Well over half the spellers who competed by midafternoon Tuesday were eliminated. ‘No joke’: Initial rounds of National Spelling Bee get tough 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Scripps plans for the bee to be contested entirely in person during the week after Memorial Day, with more than 200 spellers participating — "back as much to normal as possible," Durnil said. LeVar Burton has new gig post 'Jeopardy!' host debacle 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z After 24 rounds, there were two spellers remaining. Spelling bee champ Zaila Avant-garde was inspired by a Black girl named MacNolia Cox. This is why. 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z The judges ultimately decided to let Annie-Lois return after the day’s last scheduled speller. Early rounds of National Spelling Bee are ‘no joke’ 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Still, MacNolia, an eighth grader, bested dozens of other competitors in the final competition and was one of the last five spellers left on the stage. Behind Zaila Avant-garde’s Win, a History of Struggle for Black Spellers 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z The judges ultimately decided to let Annie-Lois return to the microphone after the day’s last scheduled speller. ‘No joke’: Initial rounds of National Spelling Bee get tough 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z "Reading Rainbow" went off the air in 2009, which means the current generation of spellers — kids compete through the eighth grade — grew up without Burton celebrating the written word on public television. LeVar Burton has new gig post 'Jeopardy!' host debacle 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z There were 10 spellers left when the competition began airing live on the radio over the Columbia Broadcast System; Elizabeth Kenney had been the 11th. Spelling bee champ Zaila Avant-garde was inspired by a Black girl named MacNolia Cox. This is why. 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z Although Annie-Lois could have been eliminated for exceeding the 30-second time limit for the earlier vocabulary question, Brooks said the speller’s clock was paused because she was experiencing a legitimate emergency. Early rounds of National Spelling Bee are ‘no joke’ 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Several spellers were eliminated in a round of questions about word meanings, which Ms. Stamper said was a return to spelling bees’ origin as a broader vocabulary exercise. Zaila Avant-garde Makes Spelling History, and Other Moments From the Bee 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Although she could have been eliminated for exceeding the 30-second time limit for the vocabulary question, Brooks said the speller’s clock was paused because she was experiencing a legitimate emergency. ‘No joke’: Initial rounds of National Spelling Bee get tough 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z By the end of the first round Thursday night, only six spellers remained, and the entire event wrapped up within two hours. Zaila Avant-garde wins 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming bee’s first African American champion 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z The field was perhaps thinner than usual because of the 2020 cancellation, which denied a strong crop of eighth-graders of their best chance at winning and prevented younger spellers from gaining valuable experience. National Spelling Bee: Zaila Avant-garde is first African American winner 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z The first lady will meet with spellers and their families before the bee Thursday evening and stay to watch the competition. First lady Jill Biden to attend National Spelling Bee 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z The time commitment required to master roots, language patterns and definitions is what keeps many top spellers from seriously pursuing sports or other activities. National Spelling Bee win could be footnote to hoops career 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Once her group of spellers was finished, Akira made another beeline — this time for the exits. ‘No joke’: Initial rounds of National Spelling Bee get tough 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z There were plenty of suspenseful moments, including one in which the judges needed to go to the tape to replay speller Roy Seligman’s spelling of the word “ambystoma.” Zaila Avant-garde wins 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming bee’s first African American champion 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z The seasoned public speaker told the spellers she was once crippled by stage fright. National Spelling Bee: Zaila Avant-garde is first African American winner 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Avani, who was nervous on stage two years ago and misspelled a word she knew, used the time off to embrace sangfroid — “which means calm,” she explained, because she’s a speller. National Spelling Bee stalwarts persevere through 2-year gap 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z “I have my suspicions. I don’t know. I have some suspicions that maybe it’s a bit less than what some spellers do,” she said. National Spelling Bee win could be footnote to hoops career 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Scripps said live vocabulary rounds - in which spellers are given multiple-choice questions about word definitions - are being used in some regional bees this year, but some spellers were caught off guard by the change. Vocabulary, lightning round added to National Spelling Bee 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Instead of compressing the entire competition into a week — spellers routinely refer to Bee Week as a highlight of their young lives — the bee will be stretched over several weeks. National Spelling Bee to return in mostly virtual format 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z "I've always struggled with that word. I've heard it a lot of times. I don't know, there's just some words, for a speller, I just get them and I can't get them right," she said. National Spelling Bee: Zaila Avant-garde is first African American winner 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z The bee itself underwent major changes since the last in-person competition, which ended in an eight-way tie because Scripps’ word list wasn’t strong enough to challenge the champion spellers. National Spelling Bee stalwarts persevere through 2-year gap 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z Scripps’ motivation for sharing those hobbies and passions is clear: It sends the message that the spellers are normal kids, not robotic middle-schoolers with a monomaniacal devotion to memorizing the dictionary. National Spelling Bee win could be footnote to hoops career 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Instead of compressing the entire competition into a week - spellers routinely refer to Bee Week as a highlight of their young lives - the bee will be stretched over several weeks. National Spelling Bee to return in mostly virtual format 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Grace’s mom worked on a master’s degree in special education to help Grace and her three siblings, one of whom also is a speller. Grace is 14, autistic and ‘smarter than anyone knew’ 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z Only spellers' immediate families were allowed to attend, in contrast to the hundreds of fans and former spellers who normally pack the bee ballroom. National Spelling Bee: Zaila Avant-garde is first African American winner 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z When the two other remaining spellers misspelled words back to back before his turn, victory in the closest thing to a national spelling bee in this pandemic-disrupted year was his for the taking. Tough words, little drama, familiar champ in virtual bee 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z Until recently, I was, like other eighth-grade spellers, at home studying constantly, preparing for my final chance at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Covid-19 dashed my National Spelling Bee dream, but there's still time to make it right 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Top spellers routinely study obscure words, roots and language patterns for hours a day, sacrificing other activities and social life for a chance to become the national champion. National Spelling Bee to return in mostly virtual format 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Webcams will continuously record the spellers’ movements, and they’ll be disqualified if they appear to seek some unfair advantage. With spelling bee canceled, ex-spellers launch their own bee 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z The bee has long been a showcase for spellers of color. National Spelling Bee: Zaila Avant-garde is first African American winner 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z The bee's executive director and 1981 champion, Paige Kimble, expressed sympathy for the spellers and compared them to students who will miss their graduations because of the pandemic. Coronavirus forces cancellation of Scripps National Spelling Bee for first time in decades 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Eighth-grade spellers like me show younger kids that persistence pays off. Covid-19 dashed my National Spelling Bee dream, but there's still time to make it right 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z That result drew criticism from those who said Scripps relies too heavily on words that entertain the TV audience but don’t present meaningful challenges to the spellers. National Spelling Bee to return in mostly virtual format 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Before the virus, Scripps’ biggest concern for this year’s bee was finding new ways to challenge the best young spellers in the English language. National Spelling Bee called off because of coronavirus 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z Every year, countless poor spellers accidentally address their Santa letters to Satan. Peter Dinklage on Cyrano and Life After “Thrones” 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z “Our eighth-grade spellers are much like the class of 2020 high school seniors, in the ranks of many, enduring heartbreak as a result of these pandemic circumstances.” Coronavirus forces cancellation of Scripps National Spelling Bee for first time in decades 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z As Simone’s routine illustrates, serious spellers invest hundreds of hours into preparing. Covid-19 dashed my National Spelling Bee dream, but there's still time to make it right 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z The contest was shown live on ESPN, and profiles of the most closely watched spellers circulated on social media. Spelling Their Way to Success 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z "Really, I'm actually a good speller, but everyone says, 'the fingers aren't as good as the brain." CNN's Cuomo, Lemon hit Trump for his spelling errors: 'Demands a moment of our time' 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Nothing special on a grand scale, but if you were a speller in upstate New York in the late '90s, and you saw me on the street? The book is out on Serena Williams: She's too slow - Golf Digest 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z Even so, experts said they could not immediately recall any prolific spellers who had made it to the top ranks without some form of coaching, paid or not. There Are 472,000 Words in the Dictionary. For the Spelling Bee, That May Not Be Enough. 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z It would be unjust to deny spellers like Simone the chance to claim the trophy because of a crisis for which she bears no responsibility. Covid-19 dashed my National Spelling Bee dream, but there's still time to make it right 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z “It’s not as if I knew every single word given to other spellers in the contest.” Spelling Their Way to Success 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z "These spellers as a group simply were unusually gifted. They may indicate that we have entered a new era of competition." Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Scripps tends to use words that sound fun, fascinating or intimidating to amateur spellers watching at home. Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z In the end, after 20 rounds had distilled a group of 562 competitive spellers to just eight, those who were left remained in a merciless logjam. There Are 472,000 Words in the Dictionary. For the Spelling Bee, That May Not Be Enough. 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z They say the bee recycles words too often and uses too many words that primarily entertain the TV audience rather than challenge the spellers. Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Faced with a dwindling word list and a group of spellers that showed no weakness, the Scripps National Spelling Bee gave up and declared the eight of them co-champions. 10 Things to Know for Today 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z "As spellers evolve, the bee does, too," 17-year-old former speller Grace Walters said Friday. Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Online tools allow spellers to study more efficiently, freeing them up to learn even more. Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Of this year’s top 50 spellers, 38 were customers, according to Ms. Dasari, 18. There Are 472,000 Words in the Dictionary. For the Spelling Bee, That May Not Be Enough. 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z A contingency plan for even more winners was developed on the fly Thursday afternoon, after bee officials evaluated spellers' performance in the early final rounds. Elite 8: National Spelling Bee too easy for octet of champs 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z The bee's rules called for no more than three spellers to share the title. 8 are great: National Spelling Bee ends with 'octo-champs' 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Of the 16 spellers in last year's prime-time finals, 10 made it back into this year's top 50. Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z “These spellers as a group simply were unusually gifted. They may indicate that we have entered a new era of competition.” Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z “We give them the words, the spellers still have to learn them all,’’ she said. There Are 472,000 Words in the Dictionary. For the Spelling Bee, That May Not Be Enough. 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z There was plenty of concern after the bee ended in ties three years in a row, from 2014-2016, that the very best spellers might be too good for the bee. Elite 8: National Spelling Bee too easy for octet of champs 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Paige Kimble, the bee's executive director, said bee officials developed a contingency plan for multiple champions after gauging the spellers' performance in the earlier final rounds. 8 are great: National Spelling Bee ends with 'octo-champs' 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z “Champion spellers," he intoned, "we are now in uncharted territory.” 8 National Spelling Bee co-champions named in unprecedented competition 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z “As spellers evolve, the bee does, too,” 17-year-old former speller Grace Walters said Friday. Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Many of the coaches were once among the nation’s top spellers — or parented them — as sharing tips and tricks evolved from a word-of-mouth tradition into a lucrative practice. There Are 472,000 Words in the Dictionary. For the Spelling Bee, That May Not Be Enough. 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z After two years in which the test wasn't needed, bee officials decided it was too burdensome on the spellers and got rid of it. Elite 8: National Spelling Bee too easy for octet of champs 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z In round two only six spellers were eliminated, round three, five more departed and round four saw four kids booted. National Spelling Bee declares 8 co-champions after 20 rounds, in historic first 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z The result is an unprecedented field of master spellers. 8 National Spelling Bee co-champions named in unprecedented competition 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Ten spellers exited in the first round of finals, more or less an expected number. Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z The finalists were determined by the test scores of the spellers who correctly spelled their third-round words. Tustin, Corona students eliminated in late rounds at the National Spelling Bee 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Veteran spellers strode to the microphone confidently and never appeared rattled by the words they were given. Too good: Top spelling bee kids humble dictionary in finals 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z In round five, eight spellers were eliminated, finally paving the way for the final 16 prime time candidates. National Spelling Bee declares 8 co-champions after 20 rounds, in historic first 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z There were few major surprises in the round, which included mostly words that spellers were able to piece together through their Greek and Latin roots. The Latest: 10 misspell in 1st round of spelling bee finals 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Among the weaknesses that spellers exploited: Scripps frequently repeats words from past bees. Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z The finals are limited to a maximum of 50 spellers. Tustin, Corona students eliminated in late rounds at the National Spelling Bee 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z It started routinely enough, with 10 of the 50 spellers exiting the stage in the first round. Too good: Top spelling bee kids humble dictionary in finals 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Thursday's finalists include nine spellers who finished in at least a tie for 10th last year. National spelling bee finals begin with 50 seeking title 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Thursday’s finalists include nine spellers who finished in at least a tie for 10th last year. National spelling bee finals begin with 50 seeking title 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Of the 16 spellers in last year’s prime-time finals, 10 made it back into this year’s top 50. Broken bee? Spelling experts say tougher words are out there 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Spellers at each consecutive scoring level are added until no more than 50 spellers are attained. Tustin, Corona students eliminated in late rounds at the National Spelling Bee 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z In the next round, only six spellers were eliminated. Too good: Top spelling bee kids humble dictionary in finals 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z An eighth-grader from Tustin will be among 50 spellers competing Thursday in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee near Washington. National Spelling Bee: Tustin eighth-grader makes it to finals 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z The field will be narrowed to about a dozen spellers in the morning and early afternoon before the prime-time finals on ESPN. National spelling bee finals begin with 50 seeking title 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z For first-time spellers like James Roach, an eighth-grader from Dorado, Puerto Rico, the expanded field means more opportunities to make friends between rounds. ‘It’s honestly amazing’: Foiled by ‘knoll,’ a 7-year-old looks ahead to next year’s Spelling Bee 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Aisha was among seven spellers in the national bee making their fourth or fifth appearances. Tustin, Corona students eliminated in late rounds at the National Spelling Bee 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Finally, in the fifth round of the session, some spellers withered. Too good: Top spelling bee kids humble dictionary in finals 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z The original field consisted of spellers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. National Spelling Bee: Tustin eighth-grader makes it to finals 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Instead, the round now puts an uncomfortable spotlight on spellers who aren't competitive, even if they paid to be there. The bell rings twice: Spelling bee competitor gets reprieve 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, several spellers left the stage in tears, ushered through the crowd by their mom or dad. ‘It’s honestly amazing’: Foiled by ‘knoll,’ a 7-year-old looks ahead to next year’s Spelling Bee 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Most spellers who qualify for nationals get in by winning a regional or even a state bee. The bell rings twice: Spelling bee competitor gets reprieve 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z No matter what languages of origin were called upon — Yiddish, Afrikaans, Russian, the dreaded "unknown" — spellers were up to the task. Too good: Top spelling bee kids humble dictionary in finals 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z He’s one of a record 23 spellers competing this year who are age 9 or younger. Speller balances bee with reality TV, social media stardom 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z He’s one of a record 23 spellers competing this year who are age 9 or younger. Speller balances bee with reality TV, social media stardom 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z About a dozen spellers make it to the prime-time finals that get aired live on national television. ‘It’s honestly amazing’: Foiled by ‘knoll,’ a 7-year-old looks ahead to next year’s Spelling Bee 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Of the 44 spellers who got words wrong in the round, 25 were wild cards. The bell rings twice: Spelling bee competitor gets reprieve 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z Former spellers griped on social media that the words were too easy. Too good: Top spelling bee kids humble dictionary in finals 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z The round concludes Wednesday, followed by the announcement of which spellers will advance to Thursday’s finals. Scripps National Spelling Bee: 7 top spellers in Southern California advance 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z For the spellers who will gather starting Monday at a convention center outside Washington for this year's bee, an unremarkable sound is the cause of their angst, their sleepless nights, their lifelong memories of failure. Correction: Spelling Bee story 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z Spelling is a science – spellers are “word detectives,” gathering clues as they home in on their suspects’ identities. How to build a spelling bee champion 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z For the first round of onstage spelling, Scripps uses words from a study list spellers get in advance. The bell rings twice: Spelling bee competitor gets reprieve 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z “We realize and recognize the toll it takes on the spellers,” Valerie Miller, a spokeswoman for Scripps, said in explaining the decision to drop the written test. S-T-R-E-S-S: National Spelling Bee takes step to ease pressure 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z The field consists of spellers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Scripps National Spelling Bee: 7 top spellers in Southern California advance 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z Sylvie Lamontagne, a 16-year-old two-time finalist who is coaching five spellers in this year's bee, said she advises her students to start with the language of origin as they assess which vowel is most likely. Correction: Spelling Bee story 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z The etymological origin tells a speller which set of phonetic rules to apply. How to build a spelling bee champion 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z Instead, the round now puts an uncomfortable spotlight on spellers who aren’t competitive, even if they paid to be there. The bell rings twice: Spelling bee competitor gets reprieve 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z The Scripps National Spelling Bee gets rid of the written test that spellers took to determine a champion in the event of a tie. 10 Things to Know for Today 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z To the relief of many participants, bee organizers have gotten rid of the written test spellers took just in case a single champion couldn’t be identified during the ESPN-televised finals. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z The field is deep, too, with 11 spellers who made last year's prime-time finals returning. Correction: Spelling Bee story 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z It’s true that some spellers simply drill long lists of random words, and others set themselves the arduous task of working through the dictionary page by page. How to build a spelling bee champion 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z The previous ties were so unexpected that Scripps ended up giving the full first-place cash prize — around $40,000 — to both spellers. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z To the relief of many participants, bee organizers have gotten rid of the written test spellers took just in case a single champion couldn’t be identified during the ESPN-televised finals. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z In order for the bee to end in a tie, up to three spellers have to get through up to 25 “championship rounds” - one word per speller per round - without missing a word. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z The local spellers had previously placed high in their school and district contests. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Anonymous may be a rotten speller or have quirky punctuation — evidence that could be extremely helpful in determining a match — but all that evidence gets wiped out by copy editors. Right to remain Anonymous: Scholar who unmasked “Primary Colors” on authorship of Times op-ed 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z One complaint among spellers is that the test included not just spelling but vocabulary questions. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z In order for the bee to end in a tie, up to three spellers have to get through up to 25 “championship rounds” — one word per speller per round — without missing a word. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z How those spellers fared on the test will never be known. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z This year 30 kids vied for that national slot, and we’d like to encourage more schools to allow their student spellers to participate. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z They focus on helping spellers prepare for the national competition. Why Have So Many South Asian-Americans Won the Spelling Bee? 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z To the relief of many participants, bee organizers have gotten rid of the written test spellers took just in case a single champion couldn't be identified during the ESPN-televised finals. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z How those spellers fared on the test will never be known. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z For many spellers, who are more concerned with fairness than whether the audience is satisfied with two winners, ties were never an issue. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z These national spellers - up to 15 years old, and as young as five - will be smarter than their smartphones. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z To be driven and focused on something requires sacrifice, whether you’re a speller or a basketball player or a musician. Why Have So Many South Asian-Americans Won the Spelling Bee? 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z In order for the bee to end in a tie, up to three spellers have to get through up to 25 "championship rounds" — one word per speller per round — without missing a word. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z For many spellers, who are more concerned with fairness than whether the audience is satisfied with two winners, ties were never an issue. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z The previous ties were so unexpected that Scripps ended up giving the full first-place cash prize - around $40,000 - to both spellers. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Karthik, the son of an immigrant from India, was one of more than 500 spellers to compete this year, the largest number ever. A Texas Wild Card Wins Spelling Bee With ‘Koinonia’ 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z She’ll be in eighth grade, which is the final school year in which spellers are eligible. 'Koinonia' means victory for wildcard entry at Scripps National Spelling Bee 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z How those spellers fared on the test will never be known. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z The previous ties were so unexpected that Scripps ended up giving the full first-place cash prize — around $40,000 — to both spellers. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z One complaint among spellers is that the test included not just spelling but vocabulary questions. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Like many top spellers, Karthik was a precocious preschooler - he arranged block letters to spell “horse” at age 3 and won his first spelling bee at 4½, his dad said. Dallas duel: Wild card turns tables at National Spelling Bee 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z Like many top spellers, Karthik was a precocious preschooler — he arranged block letters to spell “horse” at age 3 and won his first spelling bee at 4½, his dad said. Dallas duel: Wild card turns tables at National Spelling Bee 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z For many spellers, who are more concerned with fairness than whether the audience is satisfied with two winners, ties were never an issue. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z One complaint among spellers is that the test included not just spelling but vocabulary questions. National Spelling Bee ditches unpopular tiebreaker test 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z Because of RSVBee, this year, more than 500 spellers qualified to compete at nationals. Champion crowned at National Spelling Bee from record-breaking field 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z The finals began with 41 spellers, and the number slowly dwindled over five rounds, but there was never a mass exodus from the stage. The Latest: 16 advance to prime-time spelling bee finals 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z She’ll be in eighth grade, which is the final school year that spellers are eligible. Dallas duel: Wild card turns tables at National Spelling Bee 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z The 91st annual Bee, which began Tuesday and ends Thursday evening, started with more than 500 spellers aged 8 to 15 and hailing from the United States and eight foreign countries. U.S. spelling bee champ to win crown from field of 41 finalists 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Of the 515 spellers who started Tuesday, only 41 advanced as of Wednesday night. At the National Spelling Bee, all the buzz is about the expanded field 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z The massive field of spellers began competing in earnest Tuesday by taking a written test so difficult that there were no perfect scores this year. Champion crowned at National Spelling Bee from record-breaking field 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Scripps started a wild-card program this year that created a path to nationals for spellers who didn’t win their regional bees, and some of the finalists got to the bee that way. Dramatic finals of Scripps National Spelling Bee to begin 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z After her defeat, she was swarmed by dozens of current and former spellers who wished her well, smiling throughout. Dallas duel: Wild card turns tables at National Spelling Bee 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Forty-one spellers advanced to Thursday’s final rounds outside Washington, with a worldwide audience tuning in to a live broadcast of the finals on ESPN. U.S. spelling bee champ to win crown from field of 41 finalists 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z The finalists were announced Wednesday after two days of onstage spelling during which nearly 200 spellers were eliminated for getting words wrong. The Latest: 41 advance to finals of National Spelling Bee 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z On Wednesday night, bee officials used test scores to determine that 41 spellers would move on to the finals, to compete under the glaring lights of prime-time television. Champion crowned at National Spelling Bee from record-breaking field 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z More than 500 spellers tested their skill in front of Bailly and Sietsema over two days of preliminary rounds with no more than 50 finalists to be announced later Wednesday. After 16 years, backup spelling bee pronouncer gets his shot 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z More than 500 spellers competed over two days of preliminary rounds. After 16 years, backup spelling bee pronouncer gets his shot 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z Asked whether he believed himself a natural-born speller, Balakrishnan credited his hard work, saying he wakes up between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on weekdays to study before he goes to school. U.S. spelling bee champ to win crown from field of 41 finalists 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z The 91st annual Bee, which began Tuesday and ends Thursday evening, includes 45 spellers with relatives who are former contestants in the national championship. Sibling rivalry spices up this year's U.S. spelling bee 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z “The word bank of most of the spellers or many of the spellers has just gone up dramatically,” he said. Son of National Spelling Bee champ hopes to make history 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Here are some other stories from spellers at this year’s bee: After 16 years, backup spelling bee pronouncer gets his shot 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z The bee began Tuesday with 516 spellers, by far the most in its history. Son of National Spelling Bee champ hopes to make history 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Eleven million spellers began the competition at the beginning of the school year. How Neel Iyer, Hot-Shot Speller, Spends His Sundays 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z A record 516 spellers from the United States and eight foreign countries are vying for the crown, winnowed from 11 million hopefuls who competed in preliminary competitions at schools around the world. Sibling rivalry spices up this year's U.S. spelling bee 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z It’s the biggest factor in determining the roughly 50 spellers who will advance to Thursday’s finals, and the consensus was that it was very difficult. Son of National Spelling Bee champ hopes to make history 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Some spellers devote years to studying the dictionary, word roots and language patterns. After 16 years, backup spelling bee pronouncer gets his shot 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z The spellers who spend a week competing at a convention center outside Washington often don’t get much sleep. Restless days and sleepless nights: Spelling bee takes toll 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z Scripps was willing to allow the bee to nearly double in size, and that’s exactly what happened: There will be 519 spellers in this year’s bee, up from 291 last year. B-I-G time: Wild cards send spelling bee field above 500 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Tobi Shorunke from Ben Franklin Middle School outlasted dozens of other spellers to win the state bee on Monday in Bismarck. Fargo student is new North Dakota spelling champion 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z The field of spellers expanded by more than 200 this year because Scripps started a wild-card program to give opportunities to more kids from highly competitive regions. Son of National Spelling Bee champ hopes to make history 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Rebekah got some of the loudest cheers in the preliminary rounds, mostly from a crew of fellow veteran spellers. After 16 years, backup spelling bee pronouncer gets his shot 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z Saturday’s event will test the city’s best youth spellers in grades 4 through 7. Boston’s brightest youths face off in annual spelling bee 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z New York City: Great sport fans, terrible spellers. Aaron Judge received more votes than Kristaps Porzingis for NYC Mayor (or did he?) - Golf Digest 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z We produced a CEO or two, a physician, a PhD in psychology, an architect, a lawyer, engineers, an astrophysicist, some computer whizzes, and me, an excellent speller with very good handwriting. Opinion | It’s Thanksgiving. Be happy. 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z As a result, Scripps had to craft a test that would separate the most skilled and prepared spellers. Son of National Spelling Bee champ hopes to make history 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Daniel lives in Fairbanks, Alaska, one of three spellers from the state. After 16 years, backup spelling bee pronouncer gets his shot 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z “People talk about Jane Austen being a terrible speller or an inconsistent speller, but standard spelling was still a relatively new concept.” A covfefe by any other name … might not have made dictionary.com’s most-queried list 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z “He’s unbelievable, probably a much better speller than I ever was. He got so many incredible words right,” Cole said. ‘I knew them all’: Confident Ananya Vinay wins spelling bee 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z "I was honestly, absolutely shocked. It was stunning," former speller Jacob Williamson said. An Unflappable Sixth-Grader Wins the National Spelling Bee 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z The moments after the test are among the most nerve-wracking for spellers, who spill out into the halls outside the bee stage and frantically Google the answers. Son of National Spelling Bee champ hopes to make history 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the best and brightest young spellers gathered for the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Maryland. Could you spell ‘hesychast’ onstage? Welcome to the National Spelling Bee finals. 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Four spellers remain in the Scripps National Spelling Bee nearly two hours after the primetime finals began. The Latest: National Spelling Bee gets down to final 4 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Words that baffle most of the audience are considered easy by elite spellers. Memorable words from the National Spelling Bee 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z "Shourav is one of the greatest spellers of all time and he's probably the best speller that never won." An Unflappable Sixth-Grader Wins the National Spelling Bee 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z Even some of the most accomplished spellers said they missed a few of the vocabulary words, but they were still reasonably confident they’d get through to the finals. Son of National Spelling Bee champ hopes to make history 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z “A lot of spellers talk about conquering the dictionary. I don’t think that’s possible.” Fifteen spellers left standing on grueling final day of National Spelling Bee 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Fifteen spellers have advanced to the primetime finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, where they’ll test their knowledge of Webster’s Unabridged dictionary. The Latest: National Spelling Bee gets down to final 4 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Bee officials will administer a Tiebreaker Test to all spellers in the competition at 6 p.m. U.S. spelling aces wield vowels, consonants and hopes to W-I-N 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Although spellers must be no older than 15, there is no minimum age to qualify. Youngest Ever Speller Disqualified From Scripps Finals 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z The 50 or so spellers who make the finals will be announced Wednesday, then compete Thursday until a champion is crowned. Son of National Spelling Bee champ hopes to make history 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z As the Scripps National Spelling Bee inched its way through the four grueling rounds that would determine the primetime finalists, two spellers seemed like young men among boys and girls. Fifteen spellers left standing on grueling final day of National Spelling Bee 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Scripps usually takes about 10 spellers to the final rounds, but the competition was paused with 15 kids left after more than four grueling hours on stage Thursday. The Latest: National Spelling Bee gets down to final 4 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Not all the top spellers are Indian-Americans, and Negandhi wants to tell the stories of all the kids gathered in Washington this week, not just the ones who look like him. Perspective | ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi has his dream assignment: The ‘Indian Super Bowl’ 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Each of the 291 spellers got the opportunity to spell two words on stage. Kids from 6 to 15 savor moments at National Spelling Bee 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z “Is there, like, a root word or something?” she asked, only to be reminded that spellers have to ask for a specific root and define it to receive that information. Son of National Spelling Bee champ hopes to make history 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Both came into the bee with high expectations and were among the 15 spellers competing Thursday night for a trophy and more than $40,000 in cash and prizes. Fifteen spellers left standing on grueling final day of National Spelling Bee 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z For anyone wondering what becomes of America's top spellers after those 15 minutes of fame, TIME's History section caught up last year with eight former champions. These Words Stumped the Finalists at the First National Spelling Bee in 1925 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Bee officials will administer a Tiebreaker Test to all spellers in the competition at 6 p.m. on Thursday. U.S. spelling bee features youngest competitor, new tie breaker 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Like the polished spellers who fare best in the bees, she repeated the word several times and calmly asked for the definition and language of origin. Kids from 6 to 15 savor moments at National Spelling Bee 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Since then, Remer has published a popular bee guidebook, “Words of Wisdom,” and he has coached three to five elite spellers per year at a rate of $80 an hour. The National Spelling Bee’s new normal: $200-an-hour teen spelling coaches 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z But he was eliminated just short of the primetime finals, continuing what some spellers refer to as the “Dasari family curse”. Fifteen spellers left standing on grueling final day of National Spelling Bee 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z So what were the spellers asked to spell the very first time around? These Words Stumped the Finalists at the First National Spelling Bee in 1925 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z There’s more information available about competitors, and champion spellers fit a profile. National Spelling Bee becoming easier to predict 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z Not all of the 291 spellers in the bee are that dedicated. National Spelling Bee becoming easier to predict 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z In 2009, a fellow speller from the Cleveland area who was one year younger than he asked for his help. The National Spelling Bee’s new normal: $200-an-hour teen spelling coaches 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z The test will be similar to one that spellers must ace to get into the top 50 - except more difficult. Envelope, please! Spelling bee will use test to break ties 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z Meador beat 76 other spellers, including his brother, from 19 counties. Wyoming has new state Spelling Bee champion 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z In a blog post last year, a California venture capitalist wrote that his 4-year-old daughter thought Alexa was the best speller in the house. How millions of kids are being shaped by know-it-all voice assistants 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z To the tightknit community of spellers and ex-spellers who track performances leading up to the bee, Nihar was something else: a seasoned competitor with an impressive resume and a threat to win it all. National Spelling Bee becoming easier to predict 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z Complicating matters is that Price was a terrible speller and his penmanship got worse over time, making it more difficult to transcribe his handwriting, she said. Historical group gets official’s early 20th century diaries 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z The new rules were shared with spellers and announced Tuesday by Scripps. Envelope, please! Spelling bee will use test to break ties 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z There was one other thing: the man was a terrible speller. The spy who couldn’t spell: how the biggest heist in the history of US espionage was foiled | Yudhijit Bhattacharjee 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z It’s at NSF where participants learn the techniques of top spellers. 'Minor league' spelling bees help Indian-Americans gain edge 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z “He lets his prejudices dictate his writing. He’s not even a good speller.” Warren Hinckle, 77, Ramparts Editor Who Embraced Gonzo Journalism, Dies 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z "I thought it was over, because Nihar is so strong, such a great speller." National Spelling Bee ends in its unlikeliest tie to date 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z The bee made the final rounds more than twice as long, with harder words, and two spellers still ended up hoisting the winner’s trophy. Envelope, please! Spelling bee will use test to break ties 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z When agents discovered that Regan was a bad speller, they grew more confident that he was their man. The spy who couldn’t spell: how the biggest heist in the history of US espionage was foiled | Yudhijit Bhattacharjee 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z The top 12 spellers faced off in a lecture hall with seating for 200, not a ballroom with space for thousands. 'Minor league' spelling bees help Indian-Americans gain edge 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z “I thought it was over, because Nihar is so strong, such a great speller.” National Spelling Bee ends in its unlikeliest tie to date 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Scripps made the bee tougher, forcing the last two spellers to get through three times as many words as in years past. Mets’ Next Challenge? Spoiling a Teenage Pitcher’s Debut 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Bee organizers made the change after considering feedback from spellers, sponsors, fans and ESPN, which televises the competition from its longtime venue at a convention center outside Washington. Envelope, please! Spelling bee will use test to break ties 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z Three spellers who finished in last year's top 10 remain in the bee. The Latest: National Spelling Bee ends in tie for 3rd year 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z It carries a substantial cash prize — $10,000 for the winner — and some spellers believe the words are even tougher than those used at the National Spelling Bee. 'Minor league' spelling bees help Indian-Americans gain edge 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z He was one of 24 spellers who missed their first word. Scripps National Spelling Bee 2016: championship finals – live! 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z In fact, here are the spellers now, dabbing aggressively and without restraint: Spelling is a sport, and its athletes dab too 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z After four brutally difficult hours and some surprising eliminations, ten spellers are left in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Ten spellers left standing on unsparing last day of National Spelling Bee 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z That means Thursday's morning rounds will be as difficult as necessary to eliminate 35 spellers. The Latest: National Spelling Bee ends in tie for 3rd year 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z The spellers who earned the most points moved on to Thursday. A 6-year-old charms the National Spelling Bee before getting eliminated 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z A second written spelling and vocabulary test, widely loathed by spellers, was eliminated. Scripps National Spelling Bee 2016: championship finals – live! 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z About four dozen young spellers will face off on Thursday in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee under tougher rules aimed at preventing a third consecutive tie in the long-running contest. Young spellers face off in Scripps National Spelling Bee finals 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z This year, spellers only got the opening-round list about 50 days in advance, and the bell rang for 33 spellers. Field thins at National Spelling Bee during preliminary rounds 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z Nicknamed “speller” in high school, he was pre-med at the University of Notre Dame and went to the University of Pennsylvania for medical school. Past Winners of the Scripps National Spelling Bee: Where They Are Now 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z “You want all spellers to beat the dictionary. That’s the beauty of the bee.” ‘I want one winner this year.’ National Spelling Bee makes changes to discourage ties. 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z A second written spelling and vocabulary test, widely loathed by spellers, was eliminated. Scripps National Spelling Bee 2016: championship finals – live! 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z The Bee has accommodated spellers with special needs and has had a number of students with hearing impairments during the past decade, said spokeswoman Valerie Miller. Born without hearing, an 11-year-old takes on the National Spelling Bee 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z Now the soft-spoken kid from Belton, South Carolina is officially one of the nation’s top young spellers. Born deaf, 11-year-old is among nation’s top spellers 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z He’s been a coach to younger spellers, an official at local bees, a scout who identifies promising young talent and, at times, a vocal critic of Scripps. Ex-spellers remain involved with National Spelling Bee 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z The finals of the national bee will be televised May 26 on ESPN, which means that the spellers will have to wear “party dresses.” Minot seventh-grader wins Ward County Spelling Bee 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z He was one of 24 spellers who missed their first word. Scripps National Spelling Bee 2016: championship finals – live! 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Young spellers will strive to be letter perfect in the finals of the “2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee.” TV This Week, May 22-28: 'Preacher' and more 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Should she overshoot that goal and be the final speller standing, she would be just the third New Mexico resident to win the national bee and the first to do so as New Mexico’s representative. Sweet spell of success 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z Dozens of former spellers will be scattered throughout the live audience when the preliminary rounds of the bee begin Wednesday. Ex-spellers remain involved with National Spelling Bee 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z There will be 285 spellers competing at the national bee this year. Minot seventh-grader wins Ward County Spelling Bee 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z This year’s spellers range from 6 to 14 years old. National Spelling Bee making words harder after back-to-back ties 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z “I’m the world’s worst speller and reader,” Raikes said, “and I thought they could use these to encourage kids to read.” Central Indiana man crafts wooden toys for children 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z Teenagers are more adventurous spellers, so standardised writing should matter less to them, but even they tend to text each other in English. Easier said than written 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z And several former spellers will be working for the bee as part of Scripps’ “college crew.” Ex-spellers remain involved with National Spelling Bee 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z Seeing the words in books has probably also made her a good speller, she said. Minot seventh-grader wins Ward County Spelling Bee 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z And words in the following round won’t be given to spellers in advance. National Spelling Bee making words harder after back-to-back ties 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z Forty-four spellers were only children; two were from families with 10 children. SAPVoice: Spelling Bee 2015: Co-Champions and the Rapper Drake 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z The two sailed through the 25 words reserved for the final three spellers without stumbling. US spelling bee winners shock again in surprising tie - BBC News 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z Roughly 11 million spellers entered local bees, and 285 made it to the national bee, which is held at a convention center outside Washington and televised by ESPN. Toughest words aren't tough enough for 2 spelling bee champs 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z There were, according to bee organizers, about 11 million spellers who took part in school, local and regional bees that eventually led to Thursday’s final rounds. Can you spell co-champions? 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z Current and former spellers applauded the changes, saying the hardest words should be last. National Spelling Bee making words harder after back-to-back ties 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z Who exactly are we talking about when we talk about top spellers in South Asian cultures? Why South Asian-Americans Rule the Spelling Bee 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z Eleven million spellers entered local bees hoping to qualify for this year's contest. US spelling bee winners shock again in surprising tie - BBC News 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z Like many spellers, Vanya went through a routine: Ask for the definition and the language of origin. Toughest words aren't tough enough for 2 spelling bee champs 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z Before the round she admitted to some nerves about going up against the older spellers. Can you spell co-champions? 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z This year, there will be up to 50 spellers competing on the last day, and all will be considered finalists. National Spelling Bee making words harder after back-to-back ties 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z But once you get down to the finals or the championship level, it tends to be more spellers just from India. Why South Asian-Americans Rule the Spelling Bee 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z If three or fewer spellers are left when a round begins, the officials move to a 25-word “championship list.” The Scripps National Spelling Bee Ends In a Tie Again 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z “I’m so proud of Dev,” said Jacob Williamson, who finished seventh last year and is cheering on his fellow spellers from the audience. National Spelling Bee championship finals - live! 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z In the packed ballroom, parents, grandparents, siblings and friends of all the spellers sat nervously through each attempt, willing the contestants to nail their words. Can you spell co-champions? 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z And the tie two years ago was a bit of a fluke: Both spellers got one of the championship words wrong, but since they misspelled back-to-back, the bee continued. National Spelling Bee making words harder after back-to-back ties 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z The nearly 300 spellers in the 88th annual bee range in age from 9 to 15. Your Thursday Briefing 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z Once there are three spellers left in a round, the next round begins with a 25-word list. The Scripps National Spelling Bee Ends In a Tie Again 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z Dev said he changed up his study routine this year, and he also got a lot of advice from veteran spellers. National Spelling Bee championship finals - live! 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z Kelvin Winney was the sixth speller of the day and the first to hear the dreaded bell. At the National Spelling Bee, a day for tears, not glory 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z When you sign up, you’re automatically assigned five spellers that are essentially your fantasy football team for the competition. 7 Things You Should Know About the Scripps Spelling Bee 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Some of the spellers were visibly relieved to get words they thought were easy. U.S. Spelling Bee gets under way, easy words draw smiles 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z “That’s how good these too are. For most spellers, that would be a nightmare,” the announcer explains. The Scripps National Spelling Bee Ends In a Tie Again 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z With spellers ranging in age from 9 to 15 and separated by roughly 2 feet in height, that's made for some awkward moments. Onstage at last: Memorable moments of National Spelling Bee 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z The kids also took comfort knowing that they made it to the national bee, a goal for millions of spellers around the country and the world each year. At the National Spelling Bee, a day for tears, not glory 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z “These are championship spellers and that’s the most common error at highest, highest level.” 7 Things You Should Know About the Scripps Spelling Bee 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Under pressure and surrounded by lights and a forest of microphones, spellers sometimes act with surprising aplomb. Life after the Bee: 'It’s one of the most unique, odd clubs you can be in' 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Ordinarily, a winner is declared if one speller misspells and the remaining speller correctly spells two words in a row. The Scripps National Spelling Bee Ends In a Tie Again 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z The test scores will be announced and spellers will be ranked heading into the semi-finals. Spelling Bee tweaks its format but drama remains contest's watchword 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z The spellers were a mix of seasoned veterans and bouncing-with-nerves newcomers, and they all employed different strategies to tackle their given word. At the National Spelling Bee, a day for tears, not glory 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Words in the preliminary rounds come from study guides of about 1,500 words that are given to the spellers when they advance to the national finals. 7 Things You Should Know About the Scripps Spelling Bee 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z All the siblings agree that Nathan may be the best speller of the bunch, including Sam, who claims the family’s best performance in the bee. Can you spell rivalry? Family dynasties fuel competition, intrigue at spelling bee 2015-05-23T04:00:00Z The ticker tape rained down on the stage and the spellers hugged each other. The Scripps National Spelling Bee Ends In a Tie Again 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z People who use the app are assigned five spellers at random. National Spelling Bee launches fantasy-style mobile app 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z There’s a cruel randomness to the dictionary, and sometimes a word just flummoxes a speller. At the National Spelling Bee, a day for tears, not glory 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Once the spellers have advanced to the championship list of 25 words, there’s no other place to go. 7 Things You Should Know About the Scripps Spelling Bee 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z “Using the wealth of all of our knowledge, he’ll be able to become the ultimate speller.” Can you spell rivalry? Family dynasties fuel competition, intrigue at spelling bee 2015-05-23T04:00:00Z If he’s feeling the pressure, it didn’t seem to show when he was asked about how special it would be to qualify for the final round of spellers on ESPN. South Dakota spelling champ takes aim after previous loss 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z I was a terrific speller and walking thesaurus most of my life, but now routinely resort to an online dictionary and my computer’s ability to second-guess the word I’m trying to spell. As We Age, Keys to Remembering Where the Keys Are 2015-05-04T04:00:00Z All the spellers put up an impressive battle. At the National Spelling Bee, a day for tears, not glory 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z But the true nemesis of spellers is the schwa, the vowel sound that we hear in words like America, belief and history. 7 Things You Should Know About the Scripps Spelling Bee 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z She was a terrible speller, she loved to do needlepoint and, despite all of her jokes about them, she loved flight attendants. What Joan Rivers didn’t take to the grave, according to her daughter’s new book 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z Each participating bilingual school sends up to one speller per grade from its own local bee. Oregon Spanish spelling bee features bilingual students 2015-04-11T04:00:00Z Widi will compete with top spellers from across the country in the national bee in Washington in June. Cheyenne resident wins Wyoming spelling bee 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z Varun entered the bee as Kanawha County’s runner-up, a position unfamiliar to the speller many thought would roll through the competition this year. Requisite letters spell victory for repeat regional bee 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z But when the spellers returned for the second on-stage round Wednesday afternoon, some adjustments had clearly been made to thin the flock. 7 Things You Should Know About the Scripps Spelling Bee 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z An 1821 textbook promised to quickly turn young spellers into readers. NY Public Library presents cool spelling artifacts 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z She determined that every one of her students would be a good speller and reader. Taking Her Class Around the World 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z Highlight all emails from bill collectors, online retailers, airline loyalty programs, marketing consultants, publicists, politicians, supplicants, former classmates, ex-lovers, exiled Nigerian princes, poor spellers, poor punctuators and Time Warner Cable company. Jets? Giants? Better Ways to Spend Your Sunday 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z Varun has been this region’s top speller before, but he said that doesn’t mean the victory was any less rewarding. Requisite letters spell victory for repeat regional bee 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z When the contest comes down to three or fewer spellers in the final, officials advance to a special “championship list.” 7 Things You Should Know About the Scripps Spelling Bee 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Not all of us are great spellers or wonderful writers. Six Good Reasons to Reject a Resume 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z The results showed the most creative texters were among the best spellers. Texting 'can improve spelling' 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z Another canned video segment – an intro to one of the spellers. The 87th annual Scripps Hunger Spelling Games conclude, with two champions He nailed it, and co-champion spellers were crowned for the first time in 52 years and only the fourth time in the competition’s 87 national championships. Spelling Bee Crowns 2 Champs, a First Since 1962 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z This week, a new word was coined - “spellfie” - as spellers, family and fans took photos of themselves in addition to the usual rush to collect each other’s autographs. A 1st in 52 years: Co-champs at the Spelling Bee 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z As the finalists walked off, each got a standing ovation from their fellow spellers. Two left standing at end of National Spelling Bee If he thought he knew a word, the 15-year-old didn’t bother to do what nearly every speller does: ask questions about the definition, etymology and part of speech, just to be sure. 5 memorable moments from the National Spelling Bee 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z The spellers march in, accompanied by a flurry of sportscasterly attention, the spelling equivalent of, “Is your defense ready? Feeling limber?” The 87th annual Scripps Hunger Spelling Games conclude, with two champions Sriram backed up his status as the favorite by rarely looking flustered on stage, nodding confidently as he outlasted 10 other spellers to set up the one-on-one duel with Ansun. National Spelling Bee: pair named joint champions 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z Illinois spellers fared well in this year's competition. Western Springs teen finishes in top 6 in spelling bee finals 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z Thursday marked the most intense day of competition since spellers began gathering over the weekend. Two left standing at end of National Spelling Bee “I’m not the tallest speller, but I’m the tallest finalist,” Kate said. 5 memorable moments from the National Spelling Bee 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z “How do you pronounce the word?” the spellers asked, over and over again. The 87th annual Scripps Hunger Spelling Games conclude, with two champions By the end of the day, the original 281 spellers were down to 46. Dozens eliminated in first rounds of National Spelling Bee One of the first round of spellers, Manaker advanced to the microphone at a hotel ballroom outside Washington. Some young spellers relieved by early elimination from U.S. bee 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z In one video spot, the bee’s official pronouncer, Bailly, in gaudy bee costume, was shown haranguing the spellers as they tried to relax on the grounds of the resort. Two left standing at end of National Spelling Bee Each of the 281 spellers gets to earn points by spelling two words onstage. Youngsters take stage at the National Spellers Bee 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z Whenever the spellers took the dictionary down a peg, the room went wild. The 87th annual Scripps Hunger Spelling Games conclude, with two champions Some spellers whispered “Hello” to the judges so softly that every parent in the auditorium may have felt an urge to rush the stage with an emergency hug. Dozens eliminated in first rounds of National Spelling Bee He was among 24 spellers eliminated in the first of two preliminary rounds on Wednesday. Some young spellers relieved by early elimination from U.S. bee 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z He’s eager to get back into the cozy world of fellow spellers. Former champions swarm National Spelling Bee A systematic approach to the teaching of phonics - the sounds of letters and groups of letters - would be advocated to help pupils to become fluent readers and good spellers, it said. Languages 'compulsory from seven' 2012-06-10T16:38:53Z But if it is any solace, the man associated with the Emancipation Proclamation was among the worst spellers ever to be the leader of the country. City Room: A Spelling Mistake That Lincoln Himself Might Have Made 2013-08-07T16:01:28Z “We meet again,” said Stephen Landry, a repeating national speller from Rhode Island. Dozens eliminated in first rounds of National Spelling Bee When Amber Born, an audience favorite and one of the final five spellers, misspelled "hallali" in the final rounds, hundreds of people tweeted the internet equivalent of a gasp. The Spelling Bee has turned Twitter into our national sports bar 2013-05-31T13:26:00Z And the spellers from bees gone by will be there, too, whatever the venue. Former champions swarm National Spelling Bee The finals were the same as always: no vocabulary, just spellers trying to avoid the doomsday bell. 13-year-old Arvind Mahankali wins National Spelling Bee 2013-05-31T12:03:00Z Some spellers wrote out the letters on their hands or the bulky placards hanging around their necks. Six Things You Don't Know About the Spelling Bee 2013-05-30T03:05:24Z The spellers who made it to this year’s tournament range in age from 8 to 15; most are middle-schoolers between 12 and 14. Dozens eliminated in first rounds of National Spelling Bee It is, nonetheless, sport, a contest of wits and endurance: one adolescent speller v the entirety of the English language. The Spelling Bee has turned Twitter into our national sports bar 2013-05-31T13:26:00Z Because of this English-speaking countries have not only many poor spellers but also many poor readers with a very limited vocabulary. langmag Diversity within languages is just as important as diversity of languages. Why Americans Need Spelling Bees and Vocabulary Tests 2013-04-16T09:45:48Z The field was whittled down from 42 semifinalists Thursday afternoon, with spellers advancing based on a formula that combined their scores from a computerized spelling and vocabulary test with their performance in two onstage rounds. 13-year-old Arvind Mahankali wins National Spelling Bee 2013-05-31T12:03:00Z “These spellers will be excited at the opportunity to show off their vocabulary knowledge through competition.” Vocabulary test now part of National Spelling Bee 2013-04-09T17:11:00Z He is a speller to watch, according to veteran bee watchers. Dozens eliminated in first rounds of National Spelling Bee This year's Bee will draw 281 spellers from eight countries and Department of Defense Schools in Europe and the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. U.S. National Spelling Bee adds vocabulary test to title format 2013-04-09T16:37:23Z "These spellers will be excited at the opportunity to show off their vocabulary knowledge through competition." Spelling Bee kids will have to know definitions 2013-04-09T13:16:24Z A systematic approach to the teaching of phonics as a basis for teaching children would be advocated to help pupils to become fluent readers and good spellers, it said. Schools 'to put focus on grammar' 2012-06-10T03:14:08Z Or criticizing child spellers, whining about the manner in which he received his free donut and taking it upon himself to legislate Twitter — not that I’m keeping track or anything. Drew Storen schools Darren Rovell 2012-06-05T15:46:00Z “This year, Sriram had to beat his own little brother to get here,” said Jacqueline Policastro, a reporter here chasing seven spellers for local stations in New York, Michigan and Ohio. Dozens eliminated in first rounds of National Spelling Bee Lori Anne Madison is only 6 years old, but already she is one of the best spellers in the country. Lori Anne Madison, young speller, says having fun is important, too 2012-05-29T18:58:42Z Parents and spellers were upset in 2010 when officials abruptly halted the semifinals in the middle of a round because spellers were being eliminated too quickly. Spelling Bee kids will have to know definitions 2013-04-09T13:16:24Z And then there’s Lori Anne Madison, the 6-year-old Virginia girl who is the youngest student ever to qualify for the National Spelling Bee — but she’s more than just a great speller. Geniuses: born or made? 2012-05-29T10:00:00Z This kind of blockade is great if you're an English speaker and a perfect speller. Use It Better: 8 Alternatives to the Hated Captcha 2012-02-28T13:15:02.540Z Several spellers carried the official autograph books that the bee provides. Dozens eliminated in first rounds of National Spelling Bee Will you say that this champion speller spelled the word whether with two "r's," and made it "wherther," making two mistakes, first as to the word itself, and second, as to the spelling? The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z He used40 to say that they alone spelt well who spelt ill, since the so-called bad speller used the letters according to their real value. Inventors 2012-02-08T03:00:16.647Z Now Hilda, poor dear! is an awful speller; she never could learn to visualize words. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z But he thought he had to make some attempt to examine the school, so when Miss Harris called the spelling class he reached for the speller and said he’d put out a few words. The Girls of Central High at Basketball The Great Gymnasium Mystery 2011-11-04T02:00:20.757Z Gathering the signatures of fellow spellers and judges — Bailly is one of the most coveted gets — is a tradition dating back decades. Dozens eliminated in first rounds of National Spelling Bee Now, the next question is, was Job Davis a good speller? The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z Not only am I a horrible speller, I also tend to use a small cadre of my favorite words far too frequently. Visual Thesaurus 2011-08-26T16:38:02Z There, champion spellers from Oregon, Colorado, Texas and Minnesota are expected to demonstrate their command of Spanish orthography. Casting a spell 2011-07-08T21:01:12Z It was on the occasion of his entry examination to Osborne, and Stirling was in those days an atrocious speller even for a youth of thirteen and a half. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The world’s largest online shoe retailer angered some “creative spellers” last month after a Slate article described how the company uses hundreds of freelancers to doctor online customer reviews, correcting grammar and typos. Zapos, Zappoz, or Zappos: Why Typos Are Good For Your Brand 2011-06-08T16:30:23Z Will you say that this champion speller could not spell the word dispose, but wrote it "depose"? The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z Besides the trophy the superlative speller took home a $30,000 cash prize, a $2,500 U.S. savings bond, a complete reference library, a $5,000 scholarship, $2,600 in reference works and other prizes. Youth wins spelling bee with "cymotrichous" 2011-06-03T04:02:38Z The 2011 contest was broadcast live on TV and included 275 spellers from all 50 US states and guest participants from China, Ghana, South Korea and other countries. Casting a spell 2011-07-08T21:01:12Z The mention of my small friend of advanced powers as scribe and speller proved a happy thought on my part. That Little Beggar 2011-05-21T02:00:09.877Z Everyone, even the worst spellers, deserves to be heard. Zapos, Zappoz, or Zappos: Why Typos Are Good For Your Brand 2011-06-08T16:30:23Z And yet he was well educated, studying algebra, going to the Normal school in Iowa, champion speller of the neighborhood. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z The 275 spellers who started the bee on Wednesday included students from the United States and its territories, as well as the Bahamas, Canada, China, Ghana, Jamaica, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea. Youth wins spelling bee with "cymotrichous" 2011-06-03T04:02:38Z I secured a blue-back speller and went out on the mountain every Sunday to meet this gentleman, to be taught. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives 2011-05-04T02:00:16.830Z She was a good student and developed early into a wonderful speller and reader. Rose of Dutcher's Coolly 2011-04-10T02:00:07.273Z Later in life he became a fairly good penman, writing a neat round hand; but he never became a good speller. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z Isn't it altogether more natural, more reasonable, more probable, to say that a bad speller misspelled the words than that a good speller did? The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z He have long boards for benches and let dem down by ropes from de rafters, and have blue back spellers. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 4 2011-02-25T03:01:11.447Z I hired my own time and with my blue-back speller went to the mountain to have this man teach me. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives 2011-05-04T02:00:16.830Z I said when I was a small boy, 'Lord, just give me de power to read de Bible, old blue back speller and the hymn book'. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume X, Missouri Narratives 2011-02-25T03:01:01.877Z The other aisle belonged to Cobbleville, and its line of spellers came near being a double one. Winter Fun 2011-01-25T03:00:22.297Z Nobody has seen him write for twenty-three years, but everybody, their witnesses and ours, positively swears that he was a good speller. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z Us used Webster's old blue-back spellers and I has one in de house to dis day and I wouldn't take nothing for it. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 4 2011-02-25T03:01:11.447Z He was always a good speller in school. Boys' and Girls' Biography of Abraham Lincoln 2011-01-21T03:00:11.447Z As for the other, I’m such a poor speller it amazes me that I can even read; let alone write! | Assumptions 2010-06-04T19:15:00Z It was well that the front pews had been kept for unlucky spellers; but a seat in one of them was hardly looked upon as a prize. Winter Fun 2011-01-25T03:00:22.297Z We have shown that Eddy was the poorest speller in the business. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z The 48 semifinalists were whittled down from a pool of 273 spellers through a written test on Wednesday and a televised oral competition on Thursday. Pool of National Spelling Bee competitors whittled down to 48 2010-06-04T16:05:00Z So, too, is the Hyatt's Independence Ballroom, where spellers will compete on Thursday and Friday. Former top speller is voice of national bee 2010-06-02T23:46:00Z Tuesday's picnic offered the spellers a last chance to relax and frolic before the competition gets tense and serious. Spelling Bee champion's little sister is youngest competitor 2010-06-01T22:28:00Z She was the best speller they had last year. Winter Fun 2011-01-25T03:00:22.297Z It is a good one, well stated, and it is for you to decide whether the misspelled words were misspelled by a good speller or a poor speller. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z Or he reads fluently but is a poor speller. Patient Money: How to Navigate the Learning Disabilities System 2010-02-19T15:45:00Z At the request of the spellers, he will also offer the word's country of origin and its definition, and will use it in a sentence. Former top speller is voice of national bee 2010-06-02T23:46:00Z A family of one brother and two grown sisters had only one speller between them. Autobiography of Z. S. Hastings The authors therefore present this book to the pupils and teachers of the United States as a contribution to the solution of the problem of developing a nation of good spellers. Lippincott's Horn-Ashbaugh Speller For Grades One to Eight Everybody admits that he was a poor speller, and is it not more reasonable to say that he wrote the will on the spelling, than that the champion speller did? The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z The thing is to pay close attention if you desire to be a good speller. Harper's Round Table, August 27, 1895 Bailly speaks clearly and slowly to the spellers, and says his job is not about entertaining the audience. Former top speller is voice of national bee 2010-06-02T23:46:00Z I complained and sent word several times to their father that he ought to get a speller for each of his children. Autobiography of Z. S. Hastings Accordingly, there is no word in this speller which has not been reported in one or more of these investigations. Lippincott's Horn-Ashbaugh Speller For Grades One to Eight |
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