Table of Contents

RULES AND PROCEDURES......................................................................................................................................3

Primary 1........................................................................................................................................................................5
Elimination 1............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Elimination 2........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Final Round............................................................................................................................................................. 20

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 RULES AND PROCEDURES
1. There will be 3 rounds; Elimination 1, Elimination 2, Final Round.
o Elimination 1
▪ Each student will be given 5 words to spell.
▪ Each word spelled correctly worth 10 points.
▪ Student will not get any point if the word is misspelled.
▪ Top 5 students from each class will continue to the next round.
o Elimination 2
▪ Each student will be given 5 minutes to spell as many words as
possible.
▪ Each word spelled correctly worth 10 points.
▪ Student will not get any point if the word is misspelled.
▪ Only 1 student with the highest score will be selected for final
round.
o Final Round
▪ Each student chooses a category of words.
▪ The fastest to spell correctly gets 10 points.
▪ The judge will mention 10 words from each category.
2. Teacher is only allowed to mention the word 1 time.
3. Students are allowed to ask for the part of speech, meaning, and example of
the word in a sentence.
4. Teacher may use Merriam-Webster: America's Most Trusted Dictionary to read
the words. Search for the word and click the audio icon.

5. Watch this video as a reference of how to conduct a spelling bee competition.

Mind Wars Spell Bee Competition | Middle Category | Mind Wars (youtube.com).
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Primary 1
Elimination 1 Tobias: 30

1. Cat
Noun
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws.
The cat chased the mouse.
2. Dog
Noun
A domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of
smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.
The dog wagged its tail happily.
3. Sun
Noun
The star around which the Earth orbits, whose light and heat radiate outward, making it the
primary source of energy for life on Earth.
The sun rises in the east.
4. Fish
Noun
A limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins living wholly in water.
We caught some fish for dinner.
5. Run
Verb
To move at a speed faster than walking, never having both or all the feet on the ground at
the same time.
I like to run in the park.

Jeryl: 30
1. Jump
Verb
To push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.
The frog can jump high.
2. Bird
Noun
A warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal with feathers, wings, and a beak.
The bird sang a beautiful song.
3. Tree
Noun
A woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable
height and bearing lateral branches at some distance from the ground.
The tree provided shade on a hot day.
4. Book
Noun

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 A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and
bound in covers.
She read a book before going to bed.
5. Ball
Noun
A spherical object or entity, typically used in games and sports.
We played soccer with a ball in the park.

Vaneta: 50
1. House
Noun
A building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of
people.
Our house has a red roof.
2. Red
Adjective
Of a color at the end of the spectrum next to orange and opposite violet, as of blood, fire, or
rubies
She wore a red dress to the party.
3. Blue
Adjective
Of the color between green and orange in the spectrum, a primary subtractive color
complementary to blue; colored like ripe lemons or egg yolks.
The sky is blue on a clear day.
4. Yellow
Adjective
A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and
bound in covers.
The sunflower was yellow and bright.
5. Green
Adjective
Of a color between red and yellow in the spectrum, a primary subtractive color
complementary to blue; colored like carrots or the setting sun.
She wore an orange scarf around her neck.

Hanessa: 30 points
1. Apple
Noun
A round fruit with red or green skin and a whitish flesh, typically crisp in texture and mildly
sweet in flavor, eaten fresh or used in cooking.
He bit into a juicy apple.
2. Orange
Adjective
Of a color between red and yellow in the spectrum, a primary subtractive color

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 complementary to blue; colored like carrots or the setting sun.
She wore an orange scarf around her neck.
3. Banana
Noun
A long curved fruit that grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and yellow skin when ripe.
She peeled a banana for breakfast.
4. Elephant
Noun
A very large herbivorous mammal with a trunk, long curved ivory tusks, and large ears,
native to Africa and southern Asia.
We saw an elephant at the zoo.
5. Giraffe
Noun
A large African mammal with a very long neck and forelegs, having a coat patterned with
brown patches separated by lighter lines.
The giraffe reached for leaves on the tall tree.

1. Lion
Noun
A large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and Northwestern India. The
male has a flowing mane and may weigh up to 250 kg.
The lion roared loudly in the jungle.
2. Tiger
Noun
A large, heavy mammal that walks on the soles of its feet, having thick fur and a very short
tail.
The tiger prowled through the jungle.
3. Bear
Noun
A long curved fruit that grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and yellow skin when ripe.
We saw a bear in the woods.
4. Rabbit
Noun
A burrowing, gregarious, plant-eating mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short
tail.
The rabbit hopped across the field.
5. Frog
Noun
A tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for
leaping..
The frog croaked loudly by the pond.

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1. Duck
Noun
A waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.
The duck swam gracefully in the pond.
2. Table
Noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating,
writing, or working.
We ate dinner at the table.
3. Bed
Noun
A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress and coverings.
He slept in a comfortable bed.
4. Chair
Noun
A separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs.
She sat on the chair by the window.
5. Door
Noun
A hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or in the
framework of a cupboard.
She opened the door to let in some fresh air.

Darlene: 40 points

1. Window
Noun
An opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with glass or other
transparent material.
The sun streamed in through the window.
2. Car
Noun
A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine and
able to carry a small number of people.
We drove to the beach in the car.
3. Bus
Noun
A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, typically one serving the public on a
fixed route and for a fare.
She took the bus to school every morning.
4. Bike
Noun
A bicycle or motorcycle.
He rode his bike to the park.

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5. Train
Noun
A series of railroad cars moved as a unit by a locomotive or by integral motors.
We traveled across the country by train.

1. Ship
Noun
A large seagoing vessel.
The ship sailed across the ocean.
2. Plane
Noun
An airplane..
We flew to Europe on a plane.
3. Hat
Noun
A shaped covering for the head, typically with a crown and brim.
He tipped his hat to greet us.
4. Coat
Noun
An outer garment with sleeves, worn outdoors and typically extending below the hips
She put on her coat before going outside.
5. Shoes
Noun
A covering for the foot, typically made of leather, having a sturdy sole, and not reaching
above the ankle.
He tied his shoes before going for a walk.

1. Socks
Noun
A garment for the foot and lower part of the leg, typically knitted from wool, cotton, or nylon.
She put on her socks before putting on her shoes.
2. Pants
Noun
Trousers.
He wore his favorite pants to school.
3. Shirt
Noun
A garment for the upper body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and a front opening.
She ironed her shirt before wearing it.
4. Dress
Noun
A one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the

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She wore a pretty dress to the party.
5. Skirt
Noun
A garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs, typically worn by
women and girls.
She twirled in her skirt.

1. Toothbrush
Noun
A small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning the teeth.
He brushed his teeth with a toothbrush.
2. Toothpaste
Noun
A paste used with a toothbrush for cleaning the teeth.
She squeezed some toothpaste onto her toothbrush.
3. Soap
Noun
A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.
He washed his hands with soap.
4. Water
Noun
A colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is
the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
She drank a glass of water.
5. Milk
Noun
An opaque white fluid rich in fat and protein, secreted by female mammals for the
nourishment of their young.
He poured some milk into his cereal.

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Elimination 2
1. Sun
Noun
The star around which the Earth orbits, providing light and warmth.
The sun shines brightly in the sky.
2. Moon
Noun
The natural satellite of the Earth, visible as a bright object in the night sky.
The moon is full tonight.
3. Star
Noun
A luminous celestial body consisting of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity..
We can see many stars in the sky at night.
4. Sky
Noun
The region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the Earth.
The sky is blue during the day.
5. Cloud
Noun
A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.
The cloud looks like a fluffy pillow.
6. Rain
Noun
Moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops.
We need an umbrella when it rains.
7. Snow
Noun
Atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes.
The children play in the snow..
8. Wind
Noun
The movement of air in the atmosphere, especially as it affects weather conditions.
The wind blows the leaves off the trees.
9. Tree
Noun
The movement of air in the atmosphere, especially as it affects weather conditions.
The wind blows the leaves off the trees.
10. Flower
Noun
The reproductive structure found in flowering plants.
She picked a flower from the garden.
11. Grass
Noun
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 Vegetation consisting of short plants with narrow leaves.
The grass is green in the park.
12. Leaf
Noun
The flattened structure of a plant, typically green and containing chlorophyll.
The leaf fell from the tree.
13. Root
Noun
The part of a plant that attaches it to the ground, typically underground.
Carrots grow underground as roots
14. Bee
Noun
A flying insect that collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
The bee buzzes around the garden.
15. Ant
Noun
A small insect typically living in large colonies.
The ant carries food back to the nest.
16. Butterfly
Noun
A flying insect with large brightly colored wings.
The butterfly flutters from flower to flower.
17. Ladybug
Noun
A small brightly colored beetle with black spots.
The ladybug crawls along the leaf.
18. Spider
Noun
A small eight-legged arachnid that spins webs to catch prey.
The spider spins a web in the corner.
19. Bird
Noun
A warm-blooded vertebrate with feathers, wings, and a beak.
The bird sings a beautiful song.
20. Nest
Noun
A structure built by birds to hold eggs and provide a sheltered space for raising young.
The bird builds a nest in the tree.
21. Egg
Noun
The oval or round object laid by birds, reptiles, fish, or insects, containing a developing
embryo.
The hen lays eggs in the nest.

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22. Pond
Noun
A small body of still water, typically one formed naturally.
We see fish swimming in the pond.
23. Lake
Noun
A large body of water surrounded by land.
We go fishing in the lake.
24. River
Noun
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such
stream.
The river flows through the valley.
25. Ocean
Noun
A very large expanse of sea, in particular, each of the main areas into which the sea is
divided geographically.
Dolphins swim in the ocean.
26. Sand
Noun
A loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of
rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, riverbeds, the seabed, and deserts.
We build sandcastles at the beach.
27. Shell
Noun
The hard protective outer layer of an animal, typically one produced by an animal such as
a mollusk, crustacean, or turtle.
We find seashells on the shore.
28. Rock
Noun
The solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the Earth and other similar
planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil or oceans.
We climb rocks in the mountains.
29. Mountain
Noun
A large natural elevation of the Earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level;
a large steep hill.
We hike in the mountains.
30. Hill
Noun
A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.
We roll down the hill.
31. Valley
Noun
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 A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing
through it.
We walk through the valley.
32. Cave
Noun
A natural underground chamber or series of chambers typically found in rocky terrain and
large enough to be explored.
Bats live in caves.
33. Path
Noun
A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.
The river flows through the valley.
34. Bridge
Noun
A structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or
other obstacle.
We cross the bridge over the river.
35. House
Noun
A building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group
of people.
We live in a house.
36. Home
Noun
The place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
We feel safe and happy at home.
37. Bed
Noun
A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress and coverings.
I sleep in a cozy bed.
38. Pillow
Noun
A large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering on a bed or elsewhere for
warmth.
I wrap myself in a warm blanket.
39. Blanket
Noun
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such
stream.
The river flows through the valley.
40. Chair
Noun
A separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs.
I sit on a chair at the table.
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41. Table
Noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for
eating, writing, or working.
We eat dinner at the table.
42. Cup
Noun
A small bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically having a handle.
I drink milk from a cup.
43. Plate
Noun
A flat dish, typically circular and made of china, for serving food.
I eat my dinner from a plate.
44. Spoon
Noun
An implement consisting of a small, shallow oval or round bowl on a long handle, used for
eating, stirring, and serving food..
I use a spoon to eat soup.
45. Fork
Noun
An implement with two or more prongs used for holding and lifting food to the mouth or
for serving it.
I use a fork to eat spaghetti.
46. Knife
Noun
An instrument composed of a blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon.
I use a knife to cut vegetables.
47. Bowl
Noun
A round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid.
I eat cereal from a bowl.
48. Glass
Noun
A hard, brittle substance, typically transparent or translucent, made by fusing sand with
soda, lime, and sometimes other ingredients and cooling rapidly.
I drink water from a glass.
49. Mug
Noun
A large cup, typically cylindrical and with a handle and used without a saucer.
I drink tea from a mug.
50. Juice
Noun
The liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables.
I drink orange juice with breakfast.
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Final Round
Students need to choose a category.
● Plants
● Animals
● Food
● Drink
● School
● Home

Plants
1. Rose
Noun
A prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers.
She received a bouquet of roses.
2. Tulip
Noun
A bulbous spring-flowering plant of the lily family, with boldly colored cup-shaped flowers.
The garden is filled with colorful tulips.
3. Sunflower
Noun
A tall North American plant of the daisy family, with very large golden-rayed flowers.
The sunflower turned its head toward the sun.
4. Daisy
Noun
A small grassland plant that has flowers with a yellow disk and white rays.
She made a daisy chain necklace.
5. Lily
Noun
A bulbous plant with large trumpet-shaped, typically fragrant, flowers on a tall, slender stem.
The lilies bloomed in the spring.
6. Cactus
Noun
A succulent plant with a thick, fleshy stem that typically bears spines, lacks leaves, and has
brilliantly colored flowers.
The desert is filled with cacti.
7. Oak
Noun
A tree that bears acorns as fruit and typically has lobed deciduous leaves.
The oak tree provides shade in the park.
8. Pine
Noun

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 An evergreen coniferous tree that has clusters of long needle-shaped leaves.
The pine tree smells fresh.
9. Maple
Noun
A tree or shrub with lobed leaves, winged fruits, and colorful autumn foliage, grown as an
ornamental or for its timber or syrupy sap.
The maple tree turns red in the fall.
10. Palm
Noun
A tree of tropical and warm regions that typically has a tall straight trunk and large fronds.
The palm tree sways in the breeze.

Animals
1. Penguin
Noun
A large flightless seabird of the southern hemisphere, with black upper parts and white
underparts and wings developed into flippers for swimming underwater.
Penguins waddle on the ice.
2. Kangaroo
Noun
A large herbivorous marsupial with a long powerful tail and strongly developed hind limbs
that enable it to travel by leaping, found only in Australia and New Guinea.
Kangaroos carry their young in pouches.
3. Giraffe
Noun
A very tall African mammal with a long neck and legs, the tallest of all land animals.
Giraffes reach for leaves high in the trees.
4. Elephant
Noun
A very large plant-eating mammal with a trunk, long curved ivory tusks, and large ears,
native to Africa and southern Asia.
Elephants use their trunks to drink water.
5. Koala
Noun
A tree-dwelling marsupial with thick fur, large ears, and sharp claws, native to Australia.
Koalas eat eucalyptus leaves.
6. Panda
Noun
A large bearlike mammal with characteristic black and white markings, native to certain
mountain forests of central and western China.
Pandas are an endangered species.
7. Jaguar
Noun
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 A large predatory cat found in Central and South America, with a yellow-brown coat
patterned with black rosettes.
Jaguars are powerful hunters.
8. Gorilla
Noun
The largest anthropoid ape, native to the forests of central Africa.
Gorillas live in family groups called troops.
9. Zebra
Noun
An African wild horse with black-and-white stripes and an erect mane.
Zebras migrate in search of food.
10. Lion
Noun
A large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India.
Lions are known as the "king of the jungle."

Food
1. Apple
Noun
A round fruit with red or green skin and a whitish flesh.
She eats an apple every day.
2. Banana
Noun
A long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft pulpy flesh.
He peels a banana for a snack.
3. Bread
Noun
A staple food made from flour, water, and yeast.
We make sandwiches with bread.
4. Cheese
Noun
A food made from the pressed curds of milk.
She puts cheese on her crackers.
5. Milk
Noun
A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals.
He drinks a glass of milk with breakfast.
6. Egg
Noun
The oval reproductive body laid by a female bird.
She boils an egg for lunch.

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7. Rice
Noun
The seed of a cereal grass, widely cultivated as a source of food.
We eat rice with curry.
8. Pizza
Noun
A flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings.
They order pizza for dinner.
9. Pasta
Noun
Italian-style dishes made from dough of flour, water, and sometimes egg.
She cooks spaghetti for supper.
10. Cookie
Noun
A sweet baked food typically small, flat, and crisp.
He eats a chocolate chip cookie for dessert.

Drink
1. Apple
Noun
A transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid essential for life.
She drinks water to stay hydrated.
2. Milk
Noun
A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals.
He likes to drink milk with cookies.
3. Juice
Noun
The liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables.
We squeeze oranges to make juice.
4. Tea
Noun
A hot drink made by infusing dried crushed leaves in boiling water.
She enjoys a cup of tea in the morning.
5. Coffee
Noun
A hot drink made from the roasted and ground seeds of a coffee plant.
He drinks coffee to wake up.
6. Soda
Noun
A sweet, fizzy drink containing carbonated water and flavoring.
They enjoy soda with their meal.

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7. Orange Juice
Noun
Juice obtained by squeezing oranges.
She drinks orange juice for breakfast.
8. Lemonade
Noun
A drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and water.
They order pizza for dinner.
9. Hot Chocolate
Noun
A warm drink made with melted chocolate or cocoa powder and milk or water.
He likes to drink hot chocolate on cold days.
10. Smoothie
Noun
A thick, smooth drink made from fruit, yogurt, and sometimes ice cream.
She makes a banana smoothie for a snack.

School
1. Teacher
Noun
A person who teaches in a school.
The teacher writes on the chalkboard.
2. Student
Noun
A person who is studying at a school or college.
The student raises their hand to ask a question.
3. Classroom
Noun
A room in a school where lessons take place..
The students sit at their desks in the classroom..
4. School
Noun
An institution for educating children.
The school has a playground for recess.
5. Book
Noun
A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and
bound in covers.
The students read a book in English class.
6. Pencil
Noun
A thin cylindrical pointed writing implement.
The student writes with a pencil in their notebook.
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7. Paper
Noun
Material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances.
The teacher hands out worksheets on paper.
8. Desk
Noun
A piece of furniture with a flat or sloped surface for writing on, often with drawers or
compartments.
The student keeps their books and supplies in their desk.
9. Ruler
Noun
A straight-edged strip or device used for drawing straight lines.
The student measures with a ruler.
10. Backpack
Noun
A bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on one's back.
The student carries their books in their backpack.

Home
1. House
Noun
A building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of
people.
We live in a house with a red door.
2. Home
Noun
The place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
Home is where the heart is.
3. Bedroom
Noun
A room in a house where people sleep.
She has a pink rug in her bedroom.
4. Kitchen
Noun
A room or area where food is prepared and cooked.
They cook dinner together in the kitchen.
5. Living Room
Noun
A room in a house for general and informal everyday use.
We watch TV in the living room.
6. Bathroom
Noun

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 A room containing a bath or shower and typically also a washbasin and a toilet.
They brush their teeth in the bathroom.
7. Door
Noun
A hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle..
She closes the door behind her.
8. Window
Noun
An opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle, typically fitted with glass in a frame.
He opens the window to let in fresh air.
9. Family
Noun
A group consisting of parents and children living together in a household.
They have a big family with three children.
10. Table
Noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating,
writing, or working.
They eat dinner together at the table.

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