An excellent source for study is How to Spell Like a Champ—click on the graphic above to order a copy online. This book is an optional source of enrichment for spellers who wish to learn more about the Bee and how to prepare for the Bee. How to Spell Like a Champ will teach readers:

• How to gain knowledge of etymology, word roots, and spelling patterns from English and other languages
• Commonly misspelled words and those feisty words that don’t fit any pattern
• What to study, how to study, and how much to study
• What to expect in an actual bee and how to make it through each round by asking the right questions

How to Spell Like a Champ also includes word searches and other skill-building games that enforce the lessons learned. Bundled with the book is a 75-minute interactive audio CD featuring Scripps National Spelling Bee pronouncer Dr. Jacques Bailly. How to Spell Like a Champ is available at bookstores nationwide.

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