Overview:
SpellPundit’s coaching program is designed to help K–8 students build strong foundational skills in spelling and vocabulary with the ultimate goal of excelling at Scripps Spelling Bee, SpellPundit Spelling Bee, and other national-level spelling bees. The program emphasizes on language roots, language rules, and consistent practice to make preparation both effective and engaging. Our coaching program is designed for students to learn a lot of words easily as well as to win spelling bee competitions.
🎯 Program Goals
Junior (Grades K–3):
- Learn diacritical marks, dictionary skills, basic roots, and language patterns.
- Be ready for the Scripps 4000 “Words of the Champions” (WOTC) list + 9000 additional “Consolidated Word List” (CWL) words.
- Target: Win school/district bees and place in the top 10 in national junior-level spelling bees.
Senior (Grades 4–8):
- Deepen knowledge of roots, language rules, and dictionary skills.
- Master 4000 WOTC words + 25,000+ additional CWL words
- Target: Win school, district, regional bees; top 10 in senior-level national bees.
🗓️ Program Structure
- Class Frequency: 1 class/week (~1 hour each)
- Minimum 12 classes
- Total Classes: ~48 per year
- Class Size: Small groups (3–4 students)
- Format: Online, choose from weekend or weekday sessions
- Homework: Weekly assignments aligned with lesson content
- Content Areas: Dictionary skills, English rules, language patterns, roots, spelling & vocab practice
💰 Fees and Requirements
| Level |
Cost (per quarter) |
Classes |
Materials Needed |
| Junior |
$240 |
12 |
WOTC list, SpellPundit WL1, Roots |
| Senior |
$300 |
12 |
SpellPundit Discount Package 1 |
Word lists must be purchased separately (unless already owned). Homework will use these lists plus other materials.
📚 Curriculum Highlights
Sample Topics:
- Dictionary skills & diacritical marks (Lessons 1–3)
- English rules (Lessons 4–10)
- Latin, Greek, French roots (Lessons 11–22)
- Vocabulary (Lessons 23–24)
- Language patterns (Lessons 25–35)
- Integrated practice with WOTC and CWL+ (Lessons 36–48)
Word Volume:
- Junior: ~13,000 words/year
- Senior: ~30,000 words/year
🧑🏫 About the Coaches
- All coaches are former national-level spellers
- Coaches are trained using a structured curriculum and standardized material
- Students are matched with available coaches based on preferred time slots
📌 Registration & Logistics
- You register on www.spellpundit.com. You need to register (signup) first. You can purchase appropriate (Junior or Senior) coaching program and word lists on the website.
- Register early to ensure placement and receive scheduling instructions
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After registration, you will:
- Choose time slots
- Choose time slots
- Receive Zoom links, homework, and lecture materials
Refunds: Pro-rated refunds available if you discontinue.
Missed Classes: Video recordings will be provided.
Switching Groups: Allowed for scheduling or proficiency needs.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Is vocabulary included? Yes
- Is homework graded? Yes
- Can I join mid-quarter? Possibly, if space allows
For more details please contact spellpundit@gmail.com.
