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Proposal Paper For Spelling Bee Competition
Proposal Paper For Spelling Bee Competition
Proposal Paper For Spelling Bee Competition
Introduction
Spelling Bees are a long-running tradition that encourages young children to develop their spelling skills and
vocabulary, as well as developing their poise for public speaking. Though the rules and regulations vary
according to the state or local area, the premise of the competition is the same as youngsters are pitted against
one another with the aim of becoming champion and perhaps going on to represent their state in the National
Spelling Bees Competition.
OBJECTIVES
1) To improve and advance the skills associated with good spelling habits.
2) To enhance students development of poise and communication under pressure.
3) To expand student vocabulary and encourage accurate word usage and pronunciation.
4) To provide an opportunity for students to meet and encourage them to involved in extracurricular
activities.
5) To select 3 participants as the school representatives at District Spelling Competition.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
MASTER SPELLER
The master speller is the person on stage that reads the words to the spellers from the specified words list that is
to be used in the competition. The list consists of words founding books approved by English Panel, such as
Longman Dictionary. The master speller appointed is Pn Nelly Ajim.
JUDGES
The judges have ultimate control of the competition. They can correct errors as soon as they see them if they
believe the rules have been breached, or that the master speller has made errors in his pronunciation or
definition of a word. Appeals can be made from the spellers as well as their parents or teachers, but
they must be done so immediately. Appeals are handled at the end of each round and the judges' decision is
final. The judges appointed are Pn Salimang Abdullah, Pn. Nurinis @ Siti Asmah Booman, Pn. Kesumah @
Wati bt Subindin.
TIME KEEPER
Only one time keeper is appointed. The time keeper needs to ring the bell twice after 90 seconds as soon as the
master speller pronounces a particular word. The time keeper appointed is Pn. Ruby Ronarita binti Abd
Rajak .
PRIZES
The champion, the first runner-up and the second runner-up will get medals, stationeries and certificates.
Consolation prizes will be given to participants who get in the 4th place and 5th place.
DATE OF EXECUTION
13th April 2012 (Friday)
VENUE
COMPUTER LAB OF SK PEKAN PITAS
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
SK. PEKAN PITAS
SPELLING BEES 2012 13th April 2012 (Friday)
PROGRAMME EVENT LINEUPS
10.40 AM RECESS
RESULT FROM JUDGES
11.30 AM ADJOURN
1. Introduction1.1 The competition will be an oral spelling competition.1.2 The competition will
held in Computer Lab of SK. Pekan Pitas , at 8.30 a.m. , on the 13th April 2012 (Friday).
2. Rules of the COMPETITION.
a. All the spellers will be given a number to determine their spelling turns. The numbers will
be randomly drawn from a box/container
b. All the spellers will be seated in numerical order on a stage, facing the
audience, master speller, timekeeper and judges.
c. The official/teacher-in-charge will prepare the words, definition of the words and sample
sentences.
d. Each speller beginning with speller number one will called to the front and the master speller
will read out the words to be spelt.3. Each speller is given 60 seconds to spell the words once
the master speller has pronounced the word. A bell will be rung twice after 60 seconds
3. Spellers are strongly encourage saying the words, spelling it and then repeat it when they have
finished spelling it. However the judges will not disqualify any speller for failing to pronounce
the word either before or after spelling it.
4. By saying the word aloud before spelling it, the speller has a chance to confirm what they have
heard.
5. If the speller says the words differently from what the master speller has pronounced, the master
speller will clarify the word by repeating the word to the speller.
6. If the speller fails to complete the spelling within the 60 seconds time frame, the speller will be
disqualified / dropped from the competition.
7. The spellers are only allowed once to ask for the word to be repeated during the 60 seconds time
frame.
8. Once a speller begins spelling a word, he or she may pause and start all over from the beginning
within the time frame.
9. All the words spelled during the competition must follow the British standard of English.
Other types of spelling like the American variation will not be accepted.
10. The judges will be in control of the competition. Their decision will be final on all questions and
no objections will be entertained.
a. After spelling the word, if the spelling is correct, the judge will announce ‘CORRECT´. If
the speller is incorrect the judge will press the buzzer and announce ‘INCORRECT´
b. If the spelling is correct, the speller will return to his/her seat.
c. If the spelling is incorrect, the speller will be dropped from the competition. The master
speller will give the correct spelling of the word and the speller will have to leave the stage.
d. The next speller is then called to the stage and given his/her word to spell.
e. Once all the spellers have had their turns, the round is over and the next round begins with
the remaining spellers.
f. This continues until only five spellers remain.
g. The last five spellers to remain will be declared the winners and will qualify to participate
at district level.
11. Official dictionary.
a. When it comes to spelling bees, nothing is more important than making sure
the spelling is proper. The official source to determine the proper spelling in spelling bee is
LONGMAN dictionary of contemporary English. All words that are used in a
spelling bee can be found in this edition of the Longman’s dictionary
EXECUTION OF SPELLING BEE AND SPELLING COMPETITION
REPORT
Spelling Bees are a long-running tradition that encourages young children to develop their
spelling skills and vocabulary, as well as developing their poise for public speaking. Though
the rules and regulations may vary according to the state or local area, the premise of the
competition is the same as youngsters are pitted against one another with the aim of
becoming champion and perhaps going on to represent their state in the National Spelling
Bees Competition. The Spelling Bee competition had been conducted successfully with 73
participations from the pupils of both level 1 and level 2. The participation from the pupils
can be said as very encouraging and successfully executed. Since the participation was too
many and feared of lack of time to do the activity, it was then decided that level 1 pupils will
be having a spelling competition instead of spelling bee competition. Therefore, only last 20
pupils will be recorded. As opposed to the proposal paper drafted earlier, this report was
made based on two activities which are the spelling competition for level 1 pupils and
Spelling bee competition for the level 2 pupils. The venues are then decided that for Spelling
bee competition in the school’s hall while the spelling competition will be conducted in the
classroom. This automatically became compulsory for the level 1 pupils since all of them
need to sit in their classrooms. In order to accommodate the changes in plan at the last few
days minutes, as decided by the organizing board members, judges for the spelling
competition are the English teacher teaching that particular class.
1) To improve and advance the skills associated with good spelling habits.
3) To expand student vocabulary and encourage accurate word usage and pronunciation.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
SK. PEKAN PITAS
SPELLING BEES 2012 13th April 2012 (Friday)
PROGRAMME EVENT LINEUPS
10.40 AM RECESS
RESULT FROM JUDGES
11.30 AM ADJOURN
LIST OF JUDGES
RESULT
NO NAME YEAR/CLASS
1 SITI NUR AISY BINTI MOHD FUAD 3 INTELEK
2 AARON JASZ 2 INTELEK
3 MOHD KHAIRUL BIN ALI 1 INTELEK
FINANCIAL REPORT
PRIZES 40.00
CERTIFICATES 30.00
FOOD AND BEVERAGES 20.00
STAGE 27.00
TOTAL: 117.00
REFLECTION
In order to complete the task given as accordance to the assignment requirement, my friends
and I meet up together and discussed on the matter. At the same time, task delegations were
conducted so as to eliminate free rider. Each group member were strictly reminded to do their
part as soon as possible in order to make sure that the compiling process can be done not at
the last minute which will surely resulted in stress.
To do this task is too hard for me since I’m not computer savvy and furthermore, my English
is not that very well. Other than that, the distance between one of the group member became
a great barrier for me to complete this assignment. In order to come up with the full proposal
paper for these activities, my friends and I had to went to the one of the Pegawai Bahasa in
Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah for help. Thankfully, Puan Farhanna Aidid have a list of proposal
papers regarding activities which are often organize by them at the district level. All we have
to do was to translate it into English Language. Here, I’ve learned how to use the dictionary
and to choose the best words to form a correct and proper English. I’ve learned that, we
cannot directly translate a bahasa Malaysia words into English literally. We need to see the
meaning of the words contextually.
The competitions had been done successfully with a lot of participations from the pupils. In
retrospect, I would do several things differently. I should have reminded all respective
English language teacher to compel each class should send at least two representatives from
each years and each classes. Based on the performances shown by the pupils, it can be seen
that the pupils need to sharpen their spelling skill. This will help them in their writing.
In the future, hopefully this kind of competition will get more favorable response conforming
to more participation. It is hoped that students who participate in this competition on a more
sustainable prepare participants for a victory not only proved the greatness but could
indirectly increase the confidence of the students to communicate more effectively sake of
the crowd and can also enhance self-image among students.
REPORT 2
EXECUTION OF PLAN
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
SK. PEKAN PITAS
SPELLING BEES 2012 13th April 2012 (Friday)
PROGRAMME EVENT LINEUPS
10.40 AM RECESS
RESULT FROM JUDGES
11.30 AM ADJOURN
LIST OF JUDGES
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
RESULT
SPELLING COMPETITION
NO NAME YEAR/CLASS
1 SITI NUR AISY BINTI MOHD FUAD 3 INTELEK
2 AARON JASZ 2 INTELEK
3 MOHD KHAIRUL BIN ALI 1 INTELEK
FINANCIAL REPORT
PRIZES 40.00
CERTIFICATES 30.00
FOOD AND BEVERAGES 20.00
STAGE 27.00
TOTAL: 117.00
REFLECTION 2
Since we are from the same school, I regarded that I don’t have to write the report myself.
We had decided to do it together. Instead of using the school’s hall, we ended using the
library after we reduced the numbers of participants, with no podium, just cringe-inducing
feedback on the P.A. system. And for the record, the spelling was a-t-r-o-c-i-o-u-s. Just three
of the first 10 contestants spelled their words correctly. At one point, a poor kid paced in
circles and clutched his crotch before misspelling beleaguered and sprinting off to the
restroom. The winner, Jessie Ann Sabrin, is a spelling superstar complete with signature
move: She air-writes each word across her palm before speaking it. her innovative, ever-
enthusiastic coach-were at the small-time competition to pay homage. These minor-league
competitions help kids as young as 6 years old work out the spelling kinks at an early age.
Spelling bees are fascinating and puzzling. The former because it is a pleasure to see young
children being successfully tutored to a point that they are able to spell the most esoteric
words which most people have never heard before and certainly few would use in either oral
or written communication. It is the limited value in learning these rarely used words that
makes the whole competition puzzling – these kids, their parents and tutors must spend
endless hours and perhaps money trying to master these words. It reminds me of the old joke
by Billy Connolly: “I don’t know why I should have to learn Algebra… I’m never likely to
go there.” But Algebra will be more likely to be useful than most of these rarely used words.
But, nonetheless, spelling bees are fun and one cannot but help admire the dedication of these
kids in getting to a point where they compete in a national competition like the Scripps
National Spelling Bee. Spelling bees are thought to have originated in the US though today
these competions are held in various countries including the UK, Australia, Mexico, India,
Canada and other countries. Although these spelling bees are pretty serious events with a lot
of tension especially for the contestants they occasionally result in some quite humorous and
unusual situations.
I have learned a lot out of this competition. I would like to thanks all my fellow teachers and
my group member in helping me to make things real.
REPORT 3
EXECUTION OF SPELLING BEE AND SPELLING COMPETITION
REPORT
Spelling Bees are a long-running tradition that encourages young children to develop their
spelling skills and vocabulary, as well as developing their poise for public speaking. Though
the rules and regulations may vary according to the state or local area, the premise of the
competition is the same as youngsters are pitted against one another with the aim of
becoming champion and perhaps going on to represent their state in the National Spelling
Bees Competition. The Spelling Bee competition had been conducted successfully with 73
participations from the pupils of both level 1 and level 2. The participation from the pupils
can be said as very encouraging and successfully executed. Since the participation was too
many and feared of lack of time to do the activity, it was then decided that level 1 pupils will
be having a spelling competition instead of spelling bee competition. Therefore, only last 20
pupils will be recorded. As opposed to the proposal paper drafted earlier, this report was
made based on two activities which are the spelling competition for level 1 pupils and
Spelling bee competition for the level 2 pupils. The venues are then decided that for Spelling
bee competition in the school’s hall while the spelling competition will be conducted in the
classroom. This automatically became compulsory for the level 1 pupils since all of them
need to sit in their classrooms. In order to accommodate the changes in plan at the last few
days minutes, as decided by the organizing board members, judges for the spelling
competition are the English teacher teaching that particular class.
1) To improve and advance the skills associated with good spelling habits.
3) To expand student vocabulary and encourage accurate word usage and pronunciation.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
SK. PEKAN PITAS
SPELLING BEES 2012 13th April 2012 (Friday)
PROGRAMME EVENT LINEUPS
10.40 AM RECESS
RESULT FROM JUDGES
11.30 AM ADJOURN
LIST OF JUDGES
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
RESULT
SPELLING COMPETITION
NO NAME YEAR/CLASS
1 SITI NUR AISY BINTI MOHD FUAD 3 INTELEK
2 AARON JASZ 2 INTELEK
3 MOHD KHAIRUL BIN ALI 1 INTELEK
FINANCIAL REPORT
PRIZES 40.00
CERTIFICATES 30.00
FOOD AND BEVERAGES 20.00
STAGE 27.00
TOTAL: 117.00
REFLECTION
I have joined my friend at SK Pekan in conducting this activity since the pupils at my school
is very few and I can foresee that such activity will not have participation from them.
However from this experience I can get a lot of input and in the future I can conduct this kind
of activity in my own school.
After starting learning English seriously this year, the same kind of conversations has taken
place again and again. My progress early this year is quite amazing, but the way I deal with
multiple languages fascinates me even more. My first language is Bahasa Malaysia, and I
started learning English since primary school. With different extents of exposure to different
languages learned through different methods, I find how the brain handles the task of learning
languages, especially second languages, a topic worth exploring.
At present, I still can’t fully understand how the language learning process works in my
brain, and why my ability of learning the first languages and the seconds are different.
Linguists have posed various theories to explain their observations from related studies.
Among them, Chomsky’s theory has gained much attention. He argues that our ability to
learn a language is innate, and there is a “universal grammar” at the base of the structure of
all existing languages, which enables infants to learn whichever language they are immersed
in (1). From my personal experience and my observations of people around me, the result of
the Natural Approach is very rewarding. It is, in fact, much more effective than the
traditional, grammar focused approach of teaching.
In the city I’m from, all primary school students are required to learn English from their
primary school. My first year of English learning was a disaster. Although we didn’t really
learn grammar, we didn’t speak or listen either. I remember looking at the textbook full of
exotic combinations of letters, and write them down, five times for each word (as
homework). I had no idea about what I was learning. The sentences made no sense to me at
all.