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For the coursework assigned, the FIK3042 students are to plan and carry out a
school-based project of English language activities. The project planned is to be carried
out in groups of five FIK3042 students. There are three components of this schoolbased project; the paperwork, the report of the project and the evidence. For the first
component which is the paperwork, our group has decided to organise an interclass oral
spelling competition for Level 2 pupils. The spelling competition entitled Spell-It-Right
will be carried out in respective students schools. The competition is set to be held at
respective school halls at 8.30 a.m. on the 8 th May 2012 (Tuesday). Thus, this
paperwork will be introducing the nature of the stated English project, the objectives of
the project and a timeline of the works that have to be completed. Next, this paperwork
will also state the technology learned to enhance the project. Lastly, a summary of the
impact of the project towards the school, the students communication skills will be
presented.
The Project
Spell-It-Right (hereinafter referred to as SIR) is inspired by the spelling
competition organized by one of the English language, tabloid-format newspaper in
Malaysia. SIR is a language competition which encourages pupils to develop their
vocabulary skills as it involves learning the correct spelling of words, their use in
sentences and in multiple contexts. The competition is conducted along with variants
that require the memorisation of a specific list of words. Though the rules and
regulations may vary according to the respective state or local area, the basis of the
competition is the same as pupils are pitted against one another with the aim of
becoming champion. As for us, we have formatted it similar to the spelling competition
held nationwide. Alongside with the planned format, we will be using the Longman
English Dictionary as the source of vocabulary used throughout the competition.
This project will involve us, the administrators, the members of the schools
English Panel and the whole school staff (for schools with fewer workforces).
committee members of the SIR Competition 2012 are listed as below:
Patron
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Stage Preparation
P.A. System
Backdrop
Prizes
Hall Preparation
Discipline
: All teachers
Certificate
Participants Preparation
The
Objectives
The prime objective of this project is to improve and advance pupils spelling and
literacy skills by encouraging them to explore the English language and expand their
vocabulary. The second objective is to develop pupils self-esteem, confidence and
interpersonal skills. Furthermore, it is hoped that once the second objective is achieved
pupils will be able to thrive under pressure. Concurrently, the third objective which is to
provide an environment that promotes pupils self-esteem, character development, and
sportsmanship comes in handy in helping to attain the two objectives mentioned above.
The fourth objective is to adhere to the schools need which is to select 3 participants as
the schools representatives at District Spelling Competition.
In coherent with the four objectives stated earlier, we believe that we will be able
to enhance our English proficiency skills especially our communication skills through
this project. This is because in order to prepare the pupils for the activity, we ourselves
have to search through the dictionary and sort out the most suitable words to be used
during the competition. To get the work done impeccably smooth, we have to cooperate
and communicate with other teachers in our schools especially the English Language
teachers as they are more experienced and are at the best position to guide us in
conducting this project. Through the bonding that is created with the English teachers,
we get to learn to pronounce the words phonemically correct. Indirectly, our
communication skills will be taken to a higher level because we can now utter the words
appropriately and confidently as we now understand the meanings of the words that we
are using. Nevertheless, it will be a plus point for the schools as the teachers involved
in this project will be able to deliver their subject content more meaningfully with less
pronunciation mistakes and greater two-way communication skills.
Item
Assigning of the task.
Group discussion on the project.
Gather data for the project.
Draft the working paper.
Proof read the working paper.
Prepare the working paper.
Draft the letter of approval from the headmaster
Date
07.04.2012
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evidences.
Submission of the assignment.
19.05.2012
Budget
No.
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Item
Medal
Stationeries
Mineral water
Total
Amount (RM)
10.00
30.00
20.00
60.00
competition. Lastly, we will be using the CD Burner programme to transfer the videos
and pictures from the digital video camera into a re-writable CD.
Summary
In conclusion, the idea of organising the SIR Competition derives from the oral
spelling competition or more commonly known as the Spelling Bee Competition which
is universally held with the aim of improving pupils spelling skills. However, our group
has come to acknowledged that this oral spelling competition does not only revolve
around improving ones spelling skills but it is also done to enhance all four English
literacy skills which include listening, speaking, reading and writing. By giving us the
opportunity to carry out this English activity, the schools will gradually notice the
development of their pupils English proficiencies. This is because the roots of a
sentence are words. Thus, by having good grasp of the meaning of each word to be
used in a sentence, their school pupils will be able to construct meaningful and correctly
spelled sentences. Concurrently, it can be used as a tool for the schools to prepare their
Level 2 pupils for the upcoming public examination.
Aside from that, through this English activity, the pupils are at the better position
to be exposed to the rich English environment. This is because the pupils will strive their
way out to be the champion and to become one, they need to practise hard using the
four literacy skills. It is also hoped that reading will be one of their enjoyable likings after
the competition as they are now able to understand more English words than before.
It is also undeniably that the pupils especially for schools which are located in the rural
areas, the pupils will feel less intimidated while learning English subject. This is because
they have learned to overcome their fear of not understanding any English words and
they have also learned to build their inner confidence to speak up their mind.
As for us, through planning and organising this English activity, we have learned
to overcome our fear of communicating in English as we have reminded ourselves to
take this golden opportunity to interact with the English teachers and contestants in
English all the time. Nevertheless, as we have appointed ourselves to be the Master of
Ceremony, we have been practising hard to perfecting our pronunciation, word stress
and intonation in order to deliver well during the competition. We also learned to use
eye contact and appropriate body gestures while interacting with the audience. This is
to ensure that our messages will get through the audiences minds. In conclusion, the
SIR Competition is definitely one of the most fun and effective methods to nurture the
love towards English. It promotes more advantages than disadvantages to the intended
group. It is hoped that SIR Competition will stand out to be the yearly English activity to
be carried out in schools.
APPENDICES
Appendix 1
SPELL-IT-RIGHT COMPETITION
2012
Rules and regulations
1.
Introduction
1.1
1.2
2.
All the spellers will be given a number to determine their spelling turns.
The numbers will be randomly drawn from a box/container.
2.2
All the spellers will be seated in numerical order on a stage, facing the
audience, master speller, timekeeper and judges.
2.3
2.4
Each speller beginning with speller number one will be called to the front
and the master speller will read out the words to be spelt.
3.
Each speller is given 60 seconds to spell the words once the master speller has
pronounced the word. A bell will be rung twice after 60 seconds.
4.
Spellers are strongly encourage saying the words, spelling it and then repeat it
when they have finished spelling it. However the judges will not disqualify any
speller for failing to pronounce the word either before or after spelling it.
5.
By saying the word aloud before spelling it, the speller has a chance to confirm
what they have heard. If the speller says the words differently from what the
master speller has pronounced, the master speller will clarify the word by
repeating the word to the speller.
6.
If the speller fails to complete the spelling within the 60 seconds time frame, the
speller will be disqualified / dropped from the competition.
7.
The spellers are only allowed once to ask for the word to be repeated during the
60 seconds time frame.
8.
Once a speller begins spelling a word, he or she may pause and start all over
from the beginning within the time frame.
9.
All the words spelled during the competition must follow the British standard of
English. Other types of spelling like the American variation will not be accepted.
10.
The judges will be in control of the competition. Their decision will be final on all
questions and no objections will be entertained.
10.1
After spelling the word, if the spelling is correct, the judge will announce
CORRECT. If the speller is incorrect the judge will press the buzzer and
announce INCORRECT.
10.2
10.3
If the spelling is incorrect, the speller will be dropped from the competition.
The master speller will give the correct spelling of the word as well as a
slide show of the correct spelling will be shown and the speller will have to
leave the stage.
10.4
The next speller is then called to the stage and given his/her word to
spell.
10.5
Once all the spellers have had their turns, the round is over and the next
round begins with the remaining spellers.
11.
10.6
10.7
Official dictionary.
11.1
Appendix 2
SPELL-IT-RIGHT COMPETITION
2012
The Roles
Master Speller
The master speller is the person on stage that reads the words to the spellers from the
specified words list that is to be used in the competition. The list consists of words found
in books approved by English Panel, such as Longman Dictionary.
Judges
The judges have ultimate control of the competition. They can correct errors as soon as
they see them if they believe the rules have been breached, or that the master speller
has made errors in his pronunciation or definition of a word. Appeals can be made from
the spellers as well as their parents or teachers, but they must be done so immediately.
Appeals are handled at the end of each round and the judges' decision is final.
Time Keeper
Only one time keeper is appointed. The time keeper needs to ring the bell twice after
90seconds as soon as the master speller pronounces a particular word.
Master of Ceremony (M.C.)
The master of ceremony will conduct the event such as calling the speller and
welcoming all the participants and members of the floor. The M.C. will begin the event
and end the event.
Participants
All Level 2 pupils from intended school are allowed to take part. They will be selected
by their English teacher. Each class can send 8 10 participants and they need to wear
school uniform during the competition.
Appendix 3
SPELL-IT-RIGHT COMPETITION
2012
Guidelines for Master of Ceremony
Before we begin our event today, let us stand up straight to respect our national anthem
Negaraku, followed by Kedah state anthem.
Next, let us keep silence to listen to the prayer which will be recited by .
Thank you, .
Now, I would like to invite ., the Head of the English Panel to deliver
his/her speech.
. please.
Thank you, .
Next, I would like to invite ., the Headmaster/Headmistress of SK
. to deliver his/her speech and officiate The Spell-It-Right Competition
2012.
. please.
Thank you . for your informative speech just now.
Alright, let us begin the event by introducing all of the spellers.
(Music intro)
Let us welcome Speller 1, . from ., Speller 2 (refer
contestants list) and finally Speller 15, .. Let us give them a big round of
applause.
Now, I would like to introduce our master speller. He is ., then our SpellIt-Right Competition judges are .
Next, our time keeper is .
Before we start our event today, I will read to you briefly about the competition rules and
regulations.
First of all, each speller will choose a number from an envelope and the master speller
will read the word based on the number chosen. Then, each speller will be given 60
seconds to spell the word correctly. The speller will be disqualified if he/she failed to
spell correctly. The bell will ring twice after 60 seconds. The last speller on stage will be
declared as the Spell-It-Right Competition 2012 champion. Without further ado, let us
begin now.
To begin our prize-giving ceremony, I would like to invite . , the
Headmaster/Headmistress of SK . accompanied by .,
the Head of English Panel to give away the medals, prizes and certificates.
. and . please.
Thank you, . and .
Finally, before we dismiss, let us stand up straight to sing our school song.
Thank you, see you again next year.
Appendix 4
SPELL-IT-RIGHT COMPETITION
2012
Word List
Attachment
Assumption
Assignment
Buoyancy
Charismatic
Certificate
Claustrophobia
Coincidence
Collaborative
Comprehensive
Concentration
Conservative
Bankruptcy
Behaviourism
Biodegradable
Blackcurrant
Bougainvillea
Dermatologist
Detoxification
Development
Diaphragm
Discotheque
Discrimination
Duodenum
Dyslexia
Armageddon
Mediterranean
Phenomenon
Metamorphosis
Modification
Moisturizer
Multiculturalism
Mystique
Necessary
Chemistry
Characteristic
Circumstance
Civilization
Consciousness
Electromagnetism
Engagement
Enormous
Enthusiasm
Entomologist
Environmentalist
Equestrian
Establishment
Gravitational
Occasionally
Vulnerable
Embarrassment
Negotiation
Notorious
Observation
Oceanography
Omnivorous
Commercialize
Commitment
Communication
Compendious
Complainant
Etiquette
Euphoria
Exorbitant
Experimentation
Extravaganza
Feudalism
Gentrification
Grandiloquence
Escapement
Superintendent
Spontaneous
Authoritative
Ornamentation
Paparazzi
Paralyze
Partnership
Pedestrian
Consideration
Convenience
Correspondence
Courtesy
Cylindrical
Gymnasium
Hypothermia
Influential
Happenstance
Legionnaire
Luxurious
Pretentiousness
Primogeniture
Criminology
Passionately
Outrageous
Carbohydrate
Perpendicular
Philosopher
Geography
Pregnancy
Psychological
Appendix 5
SPELL-IT-RIGHT COMPETITION
2012
Word Checklist
Please tick () if the speller spells it right and cross(X) if the speller spells it wrong.
25.Attachment
24.Buoyancy
26.Assumption
23.Charismatic
27.Assignment
22.Certificate
28.Bankruptcy
21.Chemistry
29.Behaviourism
20.Characteristic
30.Biodegradable
19.Circumstance
31.Blackcurrant
18.Civilization
32.Bougainvillea
17.Consciousness
33.Dermatologist
48.Electromagnetism
34.Detoxification
47.Engagement
35.Development
46.Enormous
36.Diaphragm
45.Enthusiasm
37.Discotheque
44.Entomologist
38.Discrimination
43.Environmentalist
39Duodenum
42.Equestrian
40.Dyslexia
41.Establishment
100.Armageddon
83.Gravitational
99.Mediterranean
84.Occasionally
98.Phenomenon
85.Vulnerable
97.Metamorphosis
86.Embarrassment
96.Modification
87.Negotiation
95.Moisturizer
88.Notorious
94.Multiculturalism
89.Observation
93.Mystique
90.Oceanography
92.Necessary
91.Omnivorous
9.Claustrophobia
8.Comprehensive
10.Coincidence
7.Concentration
11.Collaborative
6.Conservative
12.Commercialize
5.Consideration
13.Commitment
4.Convenience
14.Communication
3.Correspondence
15.Compendious
2.Courtesy
16.Complainant
1.Cylindrical
49.Etiquette
64.Gymnasium
50.Euphoria
63.Hypothermia
51.Exorbitant
62.Influential
52.Experimentation
61.Happenstance
53.Extravaganza
60.Legionnaire
54.Feudalism
59.Luxurious
55.Gentrification
58.Pretentiousness
56.Grandiloquence
57.Primogeniture
82.Escapement
65.Criminology
81.Superintendent
66.Passionately
80.Spontaneous
67.Outrageous
79.Authoritative
68.Carbohydrate
78.Ornamentation
69.Perpendicular
77.Paparazzi
70Philosopher
76.Paralyze
71.Geography
75.Partnership
72.Pregnancy
74.Pedestrian
73.Psychological
Appendix 6
SPELL-IT-RIGHT COMPETITION
2012
Contestants List
Spellers
Speller 1
Speller 2
Speller 3
Speller 4
Speller 5
Speller 6
Speller 7
Speller 8
Speller 9
Name
Class
Position
Speller 10
Speller 11
Speller 12
Speller 13
Speller 14
Speller 15
Speller 16
Speller 17
Speller 18
Speller 19
Speller 20
Appendix 7
Example of Programme Itinerary
SPELL-IT-RIGHT COMPETITION
2012
8 TH MAY 2012 [TUESDAY]
8.30 a.m.
8.45 a.m.
8.55 a.m.
Appendix 8
SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN KUBANG TEDUH
06570 ALOR SETAR
KEDAH DARUL AMAN
Tel/Fax : 04-7317682
______________________________________________________________________
KEDAH GEMILANG
Reference
Date
: SKKT/30/002/02/2(1)
: 2nd MAY 2011
This letter is to inform you that the school has received and reviewed your proposal of
the above stated competition.
Thus, I, CHE ANAH BINTI MORAD (I/C NO.: 580412-02-5542) am happy to inform you
that your request has been approved. You are to organise the competition on the 8 th
May 2012 starting from 8.30 a.m.
With that, I wish you all the best of luck.
BERKHIDMAT UNTUK NEGARA
PENDIDIKAN CEMERLANG KEDAH TERBILANG
Sincerely,
..
(CHE ANAH BINTI MORAD)
Headmistress,
Sekolah Kebangsaan Kubang Teduh,
06570 Alor Setar,
Kedah Darul Aman.