What is a spelling bee?

Usually a spelling bee is a spelling contest in which each contestant is eliminated as soon as he or she misspells a word. However, there are many variations of a spelling bee.

• Having a spelling bee

• Concept module: spelling bee
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): S
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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