Introduction

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

: Mdm Che Anah Binti Morad (Headmistress)

Chairman

: Mr. Haji Zainol Bin Saad (Senior Assistant 1)

Vice Chairman

: Mdm Tengku Muniza Binti Tengku Izhar (The head of

English Panel)

Secretary

: Mr. Wan Badrul Nizam Bin Wan Badaruddin

Treasurer

: Mdm Yusmita Binti Mohamad Yusoff

Stage Preparation

: Mr Chek Din Bin Baharom

Mr. Abu Bakar Bin Ghazali

P.A. System

: Mr. Sukri Bin Ismail

Backdrop

: Mdm Mazlina Bt. Md Noor

Mdm Shamshun Bt. Ibrahim

Prizes

: Mdm Saudah Bt. Nasir

Mdm Hjh. Siti Meryam Bt. Ismail

Hall Preparation

: Mr. Ahmad Bin Man

Mr. Mansor Bin Saad
Mr. Mohd. Fazli Bin Mohd. Saad

Discipline

: All teachers

Certificate

: Mdm Yusmita Bt. Mohamad Yusoff

Participants Preparation

: Mdm Shanuriza Binti Abu Bakar

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.

Spell-It-Right Competition Timeline

No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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
07.04.2012
08.04.2012 11.04.2012
11.04.2012 14.04.2012
15.04.2012
15.04.2012 16.04.2012
16.04.2012

8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

with regards to the carrying out of the project.

Proof read the letter of approval.
Prepare the letter of approval.
Seek headmasters approval.
Appoint the competition committee members.
Prepare the competitions rules and regulations.
Prepare the competitions words list.
Brief the school staff about the competition.
Promote the competition to the pupils.
Scout for contestants.
Distribute the words list to the contestants.
Preparation of the venue of the competition.
Execution of the competition.
Gather data from the competition.
Documentisation of the competition.
Submission of report, reflection and evidence.
Compilation of the reports, reflections and

17.04.2012
17.04.2012
18.04.2012
18.04.2012
19.04.2012
19.04.2012
22.04.2012
23.04.2012 25.04.2012
23.04.2012 25.04.2012
26.04.2012
06.05.2012 07.05.2012
08.05.2012
08.05.2012
08.05.2012 12.05.2012
14.05.2012
14.05.2012 15.05.2012

24

evidences.
Submission of the assignment.

19.05.2012

Budget
No.
1
2
3

Item
Medal
Stationeries
Mineral water
Total

Amount (RM)
10.00
30.00
20.00
60.00

Technology Learned to Enhance the Project

Our group decided to incorporate some technologies in order to enhance the
quality of this project. The first media that we have decided to use is the Internet.
Towards the day of the competition, we will be showcasing some videos using the
YouTube; a video-sharing website on the overview of oral spelling competition held all
over the globe to the school staff and contestants involved. This is to make sure that
they will have a better grasp of how the competition will be. Hence, in order for us to
showcase them the videos, we have learned the ways to use the websites search
engine to locate videos which are in accordance with our project. We also learned how
to download the videos through the free download installer into our laptops and
notebooks so that we will be able to show the videos in case there is network failure
during the set date.
Next, we will also be using the LCD projector to showcase the videos during the
pre-competition days as well as the Microsoft Office Power Point presentation during
the day of the competition itself. During the day of the competition, we will put up the
correct spelling using the Microsoft Office Power Point presentation after each word
spelled by the contestants to the audience so that they will be able to write down the
words used on that day. In a way, this method will engage the audience throughout the
competition and indirectly, they are learning new words by themselves. As mentioned
above, we are also incorporating the Microsoft Office Power Point programme in this
project. We have agreed to sort the help from our schools ICT Teachers in order to
learn the tips and tricks of using the equipments as well as the programme. In this case,
we have learned to use the custom animation buttons to make the letters move to form
words.
Besides that, we are also using the digital video camera to take the snapshots of
the whole journey of this project for documentisation. We have learned to record, stop,
play the videos as well as capturing stiff motion of the characters intended during the

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

The competition will be an oral spelling competition.

1.2

The competition will held in Dewan Gemilang SK Kubang Teduh, at

8.30 a.m., on the 8th May 2012(Tuesday).

2.

Rules of the competition.

2.1

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

The official/teacher-in-charge will prepare the words, definition of the

words and sample sentences.

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

If the spelling is correct, the speller will return to his/her seat.

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

This continues until only three spellers remain.

10.7

The last three spellers to remain will be declared the winners.

Official dictionary.
11.1

When it comes to spelling competition, nothing is more important than

making sure the spelling is proper. The official source to determine the
proper spelling in Spell-It-Right Competition is LONGMAN dictionary of
contemporary English. All words that are used in oral spelling
competition can be found in this edition of the Longmans dictionary.

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

SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN KUBANG TEDUH

SPELL-IT-RIGHT COMPETITION
2012
8 TH MAY 2012 [TUESDAY]

8.30 a.m.

The arrival of headmistress, Senior Assistants, teachers and pupils.

8.45 a.m.

Singing of the National Anthem followed by Kedah State Anthem.

8.55 a.m.

Prayer recital by Ustaz Sukri Bin Ismail.

Speech by Mdm Tengku Muniza Binti Tengku Izhar, The Head of
English Panel.
Officiating speech by Mdm Che Anah Binti Morad, The Headmistress
of SK Kubang Teduh.
The SIR Competition begins.
Prize-giving ceremony.
Singing of the School Song.
End of the programme.

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

Dear MR WAN BADRUL NIZAM BIN WAN BADARUDDIN,

LETTER OF APPROVAL (SPELL-IT-RIGHT COMPETITION)

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.