Publisher's Synopsis
Millions of people watch the world's best spellers duel it out every year in the Scripps National Spelling Bee! Based in the national capital area, the National Spelling Bee is by far the most prestigious spelling bee competition in the world, with only an elite group of 250 spellers qualifying from an initial worldwide pool of over 11 million students each year. Many students dream of making it to that illustrious stage in D.C., and this book, Spelling Anything (Even Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis) , serves as the perfect guide to help them realize that ambition! This book is the best tool for elementary and middle school students who aspire to win their regional bees and earn the golden ticket to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
In this book, students will learn about the key tips and tricks that 6-time national competitor, TV personality, and public speaker Akash Vukoti used to achieve success in the spelling bee! They will understand the various spelling rules and roots that define the English language, the best strategies to prepare for classroom, school, and regional bees, and plenty of advice on what to do when it's your turn to spell. Spellers will uncover everything they need to know about the world of spelling in Spelling Anything!