SpellPundit Spelling and Vocabulary Coaching Program

📚 Curriculum Highlights

The SpellPundit Coaching Program has structured curriculum that is delivered in four quarters, with one class per week, providing steady, deep learning that builds from the foundations of spelling to advanced etymology and linguistic patterns.

Each class is dynamic and interactive, blending expert instruction, real-time quizzes, focused homework, and proven strategies to decode even the most challenging words. Our goal is to equip students with the tools, confidence, and mindset needed to succeed at every stage—culminating in mastery for the national stage.

 

Quarter 1: Foundations of Spelling and Word Structure

Focus: Spelling rules, word components, and Greek roots.

1. Introduction to the Dictionary & Diacritical Marks
   Learn how to navigate the dictionary, understand pronunciation keys, and interpret diacritical symbols.
2. Spelling Rules – Overview
   Explore essential spelling conventions and general patterns in English.
3. Spelling Rules – Practice & Application
   Practice applying rules through sample word sets and decoding exercises.
4. Spelling Rules – Continued
   Master exceptions and tricky rules that often confuse spellers.
5. Rule-Breakers: Words Without Strong Rules
   Tackle high-frequency irregular words that defy traditional patterns.
6. Word Construction: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes – I
   Break down words into their building blocks for easier recall and decoding.
7. Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes – II
   Deepen understanding with practice-based learning and group activities.
8. Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes – III
   Explore uncommon affixes and compound formations.
9. Common Greek Roots – I
   Begin exploring Greek origins that form the backbone of spelling bee vocabulary.
10. Common Greek Roots – II
    Learn and practice the most commonly used Greek roots along with their meanings.
11. Common Greek Roots – III
    Learn and practice the most commonly used Greek roots along with their meanings Contd.
12. Common Greek Roots – IV
    Practice decoding long and technical words derived from Greek.

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Quarter 2: Language Origins and Word Patterns – Part I

Focus: Latin roots and Romance language spelling patterns.

1. Common Latin Roots – I
   Assimilatory, homophonous, prepositional, and roots with tricky spellings.
2. Common Latin Roots – II
   Common Latin roots by categories.
3. Common Latin Roots – III
   Common Latin roots by categories cont’d.
4. Common Latin Roots – IV
   Common Latin roots by categories cont’d.
5. Common Latin Roots – V
   Common Latin suffixes and prefixes.
6. Common Latin Roots – VI
   Common Latin suffixes and prefixes cont’d.
7. Scripps Published Lists Practice
   School Spelling Bee List Practice (Three Bee).
8. Scripps Published Lists Practice
   2026 WOTC List Practice.
9. Scripps Published Lists Practice
   Roots based Practice for WOTC List.
10. French Language Patterns
    Learn the tricky French-origin English spellings through vowel and consonant patterns.
11. Common French Roots and Suffixes
    Learning the most common French suffixes, roots, and their meanings.
12. Mastering French Words
    Spellings and Vocabulary by Themes.

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Quarter 3: Language Origins and Word Patterns – Part II

Focus: English, Latin, Greek, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese

1. English Language Patterns
   Understand why English spelling is inconsistent and how to manage exceptions.
2. Latin Language Patterns
   Recognize typical endings and sounds in Latin-derived words.
3. Common Latin Roots for verbs, nouns
   Learn Latin roots for verbs ending in -are, -ere, or -ire, and -us.
4. Important Latin roots by semantic themes
   Learn Latin roots by themes like nature, anatomy, materials, tools, emotions, etc.
5. Greek Language Patterns - I
   Practice the vowel and consonant patterns through Classical, Advanced, and Modern Greek spelling.
6. Greek Language Patterns – II
   Practice the vowel and consonant patterns through Classical, Advanced, and Modern Greek spelling.
7. Greek Roots with Tricky Spellings & Homophonous Roots
   Master words with silent letters, unusual letter combinations, and Greek roots with irregular spellings.
8. Greek Roots with Multiple Spellings & Taxonomic Suffixes
   Practice Greek roots and their variant forms along with some taxonomic words
9. Italian Language Patterns & Suffixes
   Discover the musicality and logic in Italian spellings.
10. Spanish Language Patterns & Suffixes
    Learn spelling conventions rooted in Spanish and Latin American vocabulary.
11. Portuguese Language Patterns & Suffixes
    Spot the subtleties that set Portuguese-derived words apart from Spanish.
12. Comparative Language Patterns and Etymological Mastery
    Develop mastery in identifying root origins, recognizing phonetic shifts, and predicting spelling variations across languages.

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Quarter 4: Language Origins and Word Patterns – Part III

Focus: Germanic, Semitic, Asian, and Indigenous language patterns, plus eponyms and outliers.

1. German Language Patterns
   Practice the vowel and consonant patterns.
2. German Roots and Suffixes
   Decode compound words using roots and suffixes in German language.
3. Scandinavian & Yiddish Language Patterns
   Learn borrowed words and spelling influences from northern Europe.
4. Dutch & Afrikaans Language Patterns
   Spot the overlap and shifts from these Germanic roots.
5. Irish, Welsh, & Gaelic Language Patterns
   Explore the poetic but complex spellings of Celtic-derived words.
6. Russian Language Patterns
   Practice Cyrillic-origin spellings and Slavic influences.
7. Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, Persian, & Arabic Patterns
   Analyze phonetic spellings and layered etymologies from South Asian and Middle Eastern roots.
8. Hebrew Language Patterns
   Understand unique consonants and syllabic shifts in Hebrew words.
9. Chinese & Japanese Language Patterns
   Discover transliterated spellings and cultural terms used in English.
10. Maori & Hawaiian Language Patterns
    Practice vowel-rich words with fluid pronunciation rules.
11. Geographical Words, Eponyms, & Mythological words
    Decode names of people and places turned into vocabulary.
12. Unclassified & Outlier Words
    Explore high-difficulty words that resist categorization and require strategic memorization.

Word Volume:

• Beginner: ~13,000 words/year
• Intermediate: ~30,000 words/year