An excellent source for study is How to Spell Like a Champ. 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. You may also click on the link below to order a copy online:



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