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This event organized by Gifted in France, in collaboration with the American Library in Paris is open to children from CE2 through 4ème (3rd through 8th grade) who will be divided into two groups based on their grade.
The Spelling Bee consists of two rounds. First, a preliminary written competition will be held on Saturday, April 10th. Finalists from the preliminaries will compete in the oral finals on Sunday, May 30th.
Last year, twenty-five finalists from eighteen different schools in the Paris region competed in the 2nd annual Paris Spelling Bee held at the American Library in Paris.
The Paris Spelling bee is modeled after bees held by schools and other organizations at the local, state and national level in the United States.
Benefits of Spelling Bees: “Spelling bees help to promote literacy by providing children with a positive goal to work toward, and give them a forum to display the fruits of their hard work. But they also do much more: In addition to improving spelling, the bees also aid children in learning concepts, improving comprehension and developing study skills. The benefits of spelling bees extend beyond language: Since children are required to spell words while on stage, kids also develop self-confidence, communication and public speaking skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure.” (CanSpell)
Deadline to register for the 2010 Paris Spelling Bee is March 22.
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