# Advanced Elite Spelling Course ## Module 1: Diagnostic & Self-Profiling as a Speller **Objective:** Identify personal strengths, weaknesses, and learning style. **Lessons:** - The Psychology of an Elite Speller - Speller Self-Audit: Accuracy vs Speed - Diagnostic Test with Complexity Mapping **Activities:** - Submit: Speller Profile Form - Take: Initial 100-Word Diagnostic Challenge --- ## Module 2: Mastering Language Origins & Word Evolution **Objective:** Understand advanced etymology, historical roots, and linguistic evolution. **Lessons:** - Deep Dive into Greek, Latin, Old English, Arabic, Japanese, etc. - Foreign Words Adopted into English (Loanwords) - Evolution of Spellings Over Time **Activities:** - Submit: Origin-Based Word Map - Play: Language Lineage Game --- ## Module 3: Rare, Obscure & Championship-Level Word Sets **Objective:** Expose students to rare and championship-tier words. **Lessons:** - Rare Suffixes & Prefixes (e.g., -aceous, -phobia, -logy) - Words with Unusual Letter Combinations (e.g., cz, pt, gn, mn) - Championship Bee Word Dissections **Activities:** - Submit: Obscure Word Flashcards (with definition, usage, origin) - Quiz: Spot the Trick Word Challenge --- ## Module 4: Technical Accuracy – Diacritics, Capitalization, Plurals **Objective:** Address the fine print of international spelling expectations. **Lessons:** - Spelling with Diacritical Marks (naïve, façade, soufflé) - Capitalization in Proper Nouns and Adjectives - Irregular Plurals & Foreign Endings **Activities:** - Submit: Diacritic Drill Worksheet - Practice Test: Tricky Formatting Round --- ## Module 5: Oral Spelling Perfection – Clarity, Composure & Requests **Objective:** Polish performance under strict oral bee conditions. **Lessons:** - How to Ask for Word Info Strategically (origin, sentence, definition) - Articulation Drills for Complex Words - Performance Anxiety Management **Activities:** - Submit: 25-Word Oral Bee Recording - Journal: My Strategy for Finals --- ## Module 6: Elite Vocabulary & Contextual Command **Objective:** Strengthen contextual usage skills to anticipate tricky spellings. **Lessons:** - Advanced Vocabulary Development (SAT/IELTS/Academic Lexicon) - Contextual Word Discrimination - Synonyms, Antonyms & Shades of Meaning **Activities:** - Submit: Word Use Gallery (pick 10 hard words & write original sentences) - Vocabulary Discrimination Test --- ## Module 7: Logic-Based Spelling & Pattern Deduction **Objective:** Teach pattern recognition when facing unknown words. **Lessons:** - Decoding by Origin Rules (e.g., Greek ph = f, German ch = k) - Spotting Logical Letter Sequences - Deductive Spelling Techniques **Activities:** - Pattern Prediction Game - Submit: Pattern Flowchart for 10 tricky spellings --- ## Module 8: Bee Simulation: Tournament Structure & Strategy **Objective:** Prepare for competition structure, pressure, and pacing. **Lessons:** - Multi-Round Spellbee Progression: Elimination, Rounds, Finals - Pacing Yourself in Rapid Rounds - Decision-Making Under Pressure **Activities:** - Live-Sim Bee: Timed Quiz Round - Submit: Bee Prep Plan & Reflection --- ## Module 9: Personal Spelling Portfolio & Word Bank Development **Objective:** Build a lifelong spelling resource and showcase portfolio. **Lessons:** - Creating a Word Journal with Layers: Spelling + Meaning + Memory Hook - Speller Résumé and Certificate Archive - Using Digital Tools for Revision (Anki, Notion, Quizlet, etc.) **Activities:** - Submit: Personal Word Bank (100 advanced words, categorized) - Final Portfolio Upload for Evaluation --- ## Final International-Level Simulation Assessment **Includes:** - Written Round: 75-word expert-level timed quiz - Oral Round: 50-word recorded simulation with advanced scoring - Personalized Growth Report & Strategy Plan --- ## Bonus Materials: - Championship Word List (700+ words) - Pronunciation Audio Bank (International Accent Samples) - Memory Method Toolkit