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anchoring script for spell bee competition
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Spelling bee
A spelling bee (also sometimes a "Spelling B") is a competition in which contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of words, usually with a varying degree of difficulty. The concept is thought to have originated in the United States,and spelling bee events, along with variants, are now also held in some other countries around the world. The first winner of an official spelling bee was Frank Neuhauser, who won the 1st National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in 1925 at age eleven.
Contest Rules
You may also download a PDF copy of the Contest Rules for the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Rule
1: Eligibility

A speller qualifying for the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee (the Bee) must meet
these requirements:

(1)
The speller must not previously have been declared champion of the Bee.

(2) The speller must attend a
school that is officially enrolled with the
Bee.

(3) The speller must not have passed beyond the eighth grade on or before February 1,
2016.

(4) The speller must not have repeated any grade for the purpose of extending spelling bee eligibility.
If the speller has repeated any grade, the speller must notify the Bee of the circumstances of grade repetition by March 31, 2016; and the Bee will, in its sole discretion,
determine the speller's eligibility status on or before April 30, 2016.

(5) The speller -
or
the speller's parent, legal guardian or school official acting on the speller's behalf - must not have
declared to
another entity an academic classification
higher than eighth grade for any purpose including high school graduation equivalency or proficiency
examinations and/or examinations such as the PSAT, SAT or ACT.

(6) The speller must not have earned
the
legal equivalent of a
high school diploma.

(7) The speller must not have completed nor ever been enrolled in more than six high school-level courses or two college-level courses on or
before April 30, 2016.

(8) The speller must not bypass or circumvent normal school activity to
study for spelling bees. The Bee defines normal school activity as adherence to
at least four courses of study other than language arts, spelling, Latin, Greek, vocabulary and etymology for at least four
hours per weekday for 34 of the 38 weeks between August 23, 2015,
and May 21, 2016.

(9) The speller must not have
reached the age of 15 on or before August 31, 2015.

(10) The speller must have been declared a champion of a final
local spelling bee on or after February 1, 2016.

(11) The speller must not have been disqualified at any level of a sponsor's spelling
bee program between June 2015 and April 2016. Further,
if the speller becomes disqualified at any level of a sponsor's spelling bee program before April 2016, the speller will be ineligible to compete in the Bee and may not seek advancement in the Bee through another sponsor and/or enrollment in another school.

(12) The speller must not have any first-, second- or third-degree relatives (i.e., sibling,
parent, grandparent,
aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, half-sibling
or first cousin) who are
current employees of The E.W. Scripps Company.

(13) The speller, upon qualifying for the Bee, must submit a
completed online Champion Registration form, a
signed Appearance Consent and Release Agreement, a signed Certification of
Eligibility Form, and a
hard or electronic copy of a photo to the Bee. The speller will notify the Bee, at least 24 hours prior to
the
first day of
competition, if any of the statements made on the Certification of Eligibility Form are no longer true or require updating.

The Bee may disqualify prior to
or
during competition any
speller who is
not in compliance with any of the above Eligibility Requirements; and it
may - at any time between the conclusion of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee and April 30, 2017 - require any speller who
is found to have
not been in compliance with any of the Eligibility Requirements to forfeit any prizes, rank and other benefits accorded to the speller
as a result of
participation in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee.



Rule
2: Preliminaries Format

The Preliminaries
takes place on May 24 and 25 and is the first of two distinct segments of the competition,
Preliminaries and Finals.

The Preliminaries consists of a
multiple choice test (Preliminaries Test) administered
Tuesday, May 24 at 8:30
a.m. EDT, and two rounds of oral
spelling onstage on Wednesday, May 25 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. EDT. Spellers may earn up to
36 points during the Preliminaries: up to 30 points on the Preliminaries Test,
three points for correctly
spelling in Round Two
and
three points for correctly spelling in Round Three.

The Preliminaries Test has 26 multiple choice items divided in four sections,
with spellers identifying their responses on Scantron test forms. A
speller receives one point for each of the 12 items identified correctly in the
Round One Spelling section, one point for each of the 12 items identified
correctly in the Round One Vocabulary section, three points for a correct
answer to the single item in the Round Two Vocabulary section, and three points
for a correct answer to the single item in the Round Three Vocabulary section.

During the afternoon of
Wednesday, May 25 the Bee will email Preliminaries Test score reports to parents and spellers.

Eliminations: There are
no
immediate eliminations for providing an incorrect answer in the Preliminaries Test. Upon incorrectly
spelling a word in Round Two or Three, the
speller is eliminated from the competition. Spellers eliminated during Round Two are tied for the same place. Spellers eliminated during Round Three are tied for the same place. Immediately after Round Three a
"maximum of 50" standard is applied to remaining spellers' scores accrued during the Preliminaries. Spellers' scores are plotted on a
chart. Beginning at 36 on the chart, spellers at each consecutive scoring level are added until a
sum of no more than 50 spellers
has
been attained.
All remaining spellers are eliminated. All spellers
eliminated after Round Three and before the start of the Finals are tied for the same place.



Rule
3: Finals Format

The Finals
takes place on Thursday, May 26, and
is the second of two
distinct segments of the competition,
Preliminaries and Finals.

The Finals consists of rounds of
oral spelling beginning with Round Four and continuing, with breaks as the
officials deem necessary, until a champion is declared, or co-champions are
declared.

All spellers who have not been eliminated from the competition spell one word in each round. Upon incorrectly spelling a word,
the speller is eliminated from the competition except as provided under "End-of-Bee Procedure" herein. All spellers eliminated in the same round are tied for the same
place.

Provision for Declaration of Co-Champions: If one champion fails to emerge at the conclusion of 25 consecutive
rounds of competition involving three or fewer spellers, the remaining spellers
in the competition will be declared co-champions.

End-of-Bee Procedure: If all spellers in a round misspell, all remain in the competition and a
new
round begins with
the spellers spelling in their original order. If only one speller
spells correctly in a round, a new one-word round begins and the speller is given an opportunity to spell
the
next word on the list (anticipated winning word). If the speller
succeeds in correctly spelling the anticipated winning word in this one-word
round,
the speller is declared the
champion. If the speller misspells the anticipated winning word in a
one-word round,
a new round begins with all
the
spellers who
spelled correctly and incorrectly in the previous round: These spellers spell in their original order.



Rule 4: Official Dictionary and Source of Words

Webster's Third New International Dictionary
and its addenda
section, copyright 2002, Merriam-Webster (Webster's Third) is
the final authority
and
sole source for the spelling of words; the primary source used
to craft the pronunciations, definitions
and
language origins for the Bee; and the only printed authority consulted by officials,
as well as the sole source used during the Bee to verify the information in our
prepared lists. If more than one spelling
is listed for a
word, any of these spellings will be accepted as correct if the following three criteria are met: (1) the
pronunciations are
identical, (2) the definitions are identical, and (3)
the
words are identified as being variants of each other. Spellings having temporal labels (such as archaic, obsolete), stylistic labels (such as substand, nonstand) or regional labels (such as North, Midland, Irish) which differ from main entry spellings not having these status labels will not be accepted as correct.



Rule 5: Time

Constraints: During the Preliminaries Test: The speller may make or change responses on the test
form during the time that the test is being administered by the pronouncer, and
for 10 minutes afterward. During oral spelling rounds in the Preliminaries and Finals: The speller's time at the microphone has a limit of 2 minutes. Time begins when the
pronouncer first pronounces the word. For the first 1 minute and 15 seconds, the speller will have
the benefit of viewing a monitor displaying a green traffic light. After 1 minute and 15 seconds, the monitor will show
a yellow traffic light and the time clock as it counts down to
the
30-second mark. At the 30-second mark, the monitor will show a red traffic light and a countdown of the remaining 30 seconds. The judges and pronouncer will not communicate with the speller during the final
30 seconds. The judges will disqualify
any speller who does
not provide a
complete spelling before the
expiration of time (0 seconds). If the judges and pronouncer need to
discuss a competition-related matter while a speller is
contemplating a
word, they may pause the time clock, and they will inform the
speller when they pause and resume the time clock.

Schedule modifications: Bee officials may, in their sole discretion, announce schedule and/or
location changes in response to unexpected circumstances.



Rule 6: Special Needs

The Bee strives to
provide accommodation for spellers who
have diagnosed medical conditions. All requests for accommodation of special needs should be directed in writing to
the director of the Bee before May 1,
2016. The judges have discretionary power to amend spelling requirements on a case-by-case basis for spellers with diagnosed medical conditions.



Rule
7: Pronouncer's Role

The pronouncer
strives to pronounce words according to the diacritical markings in Webster's Third.

Homonyms: If a word has one or more homonyms, the pronouncer indicates which word is to
be
spelled by
defining the word.

Speller's requests: In oral competition the pronouncer responds only to the speller's requests for repetition of the word's pronunciation, a definition, sentence, part of speech, language(s) of origin and alternate pronunciation(s). When presented with requests for alternate
pronunciations, the
pronouncer or associate pronouncer checks for alternate pronunciations in Webster's Third. If
the speller wishes to
ask
if the dictionary lists a
specific root word as the
root
of the word to be spelled, the speller must specify a pronunciation of the root (not a spelling), its
language and its definition. The pronouncer will grant all
such requests as long as they are in accordance with time constraints outlined in Rule 6.

Pronouncer's sense of helpfulness: The pronouncer may offer word information -
without the speller having requested the information - if the pronouncer senses that the information is helpful and the information appears in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee word list or Webster's Third.



Rule 8: Judges' Role

The judges listen carefully, determine whether or not words are
spelled correctly, and uphold the rules. The decisions of the judges
are final.

Misunderstandings: The judges will not respond to
the
speller's question(s) about
the word and its pronunciation but, if the judges sense that the speller has misunderstood the word, the judges will direct the
speller and pronouncer to interact until they are satisfied that reasonable attempts have been made to assist the speller in understanding the word within the time constraints outlined in Rule 5. It is sometimes impossible to detect a misunderstanding until
a spelling error has been made, and the judges are not responsible for the speller's misunderstanding.

Pronouncer Errors: The judges compare the pronouncer's pronunciation with the diacritical markings in the word list.
If the judges feel that the pronouncer's pronunciation does
not match the pronunciation specified in the diacritical markings, the judges will direct the
pronouncer to
correct the error as soon as it is detected.

Disqualifications for reasons other than clear misspelling: The judges will disqualify a speller (1) who does not approach the microphone when it is the speller's time to
receive the word unless there are
extenuating circumstances that, in the judges' sole discretion, merit holding the speller's
word
in reserve and offering it to the speller after all other spellers in the round have spelled and before the close of the round; (2) who engages in
unsportsmanlike conduct; (3) who, in the process of retracing a spelling, alters the letters or sequence of letters from those first uttered; or (4) who, in the process of spelling, utters unintelligible or nonsense sounds.

Speller activities that do not merit disqualification: The judges may not disqualify a speller (1) for failing to pronounce the word either before or
after spelling it, (2)
for
asking a question,
or
(3) for noting or failing to note the capitalization of a word, the presence of a diacritical mark or the presence of a hyphen or other form of punctuation.



Rule 9: Speller's Role

The speller makes an effort to
face
the judges and pronounce the word for the judges before
spelling it and after spelling it.
The speller while facing the judges makes an effort to utter each letter distinctly and with
sufficient volume to be understood by the judge. The speller may ask the pronouncer to say the word again, define it, use it in a sentence, provide the part of speech, provide the language(s) of origin and/or provide an alternate pronunciation or pronunciations. The speller may also ask root word questions that meet the specifications delineated in Rule 7.

Misunderstandings: The speller is responsible for any misunderstanding of the word unless (1)
the pronouncer never provided a
correct
pronunciation; (2) the pronouncer provided incorrect information regarding the definition, part of speech, or language of origin; or (3) the speller correctly spelled a homonym of the word and the pronouncer failed to
either offer a definition or distinguish the
homonyms.
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ppt competition anchoring script

Anchoring Script for Dance Event
Start of Show
Hum jante hai aap hai bekaraar ,
Par sirf kuch paloan ka intezaar ,
Aur phir shuru hoga yeh show ekdam Dhamaakedaarr!! .

Hum hai (name of the host)
Rakhenge aapka kahayal,
Aayiye dekhe hum sab ajj ke performances bemisaal!!
Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen!! A very warm welcome on behalf of the name of the firm to the most awaited event name of the event

GOD answers every prayer.
When the idea is not right, GOD says no,
When the time has not arrived, GOD says SLOW.
We have good plans for ourselves but GOD has better plans for us.
So Let us all join the (short name of the firm) company members to bow down in worship of the Lord the Saving Grace!!
Start of performance Song 1 (Khwaja Mere Khwaja)
Just ask UNIVERSE for help and we see wonders. That is what we call a MIRACLE
I think they have truly spread the spiritual vibes this eve creating a state of trance with their magnetic performance. I guess all our hands have become numb. But they deserve a big round of applause. APPLAUSE!!
I think their act has justified their power the name of the firm in short if any power!!
Name of the firm is the outcome of ardent Zeal; a dream & mission, a manifestation seen by the passionate eyes & vision of founder name.. Founded by founder name With the grace of GOD, the love of our well wishers and the immeasurable potential and commitment of the family, every year is becoming more special since the (short name of the firm) s wings are spreading wider by the day .
GOD/Bhagwaan/Allah call with any name.. there is one SUPREME power who answers.. as its rightly said Sabka Malik Ek .
Bas ek tadap,
A deep Desire to touch the hands of unconditional love & protection,
Ek khoj uski jo har pal hai saath ,
You think and it happens, you ask for a sip, you get oceans,
Aakhir kaun hai ..kahaan hai..
Let s Uncover!! Lets Seek!!
Our Next Performance by our sweet angels
Performed By:
Start of performance Song 2 (Aye Khuda)
Hasn t something deep-seated ,subconscious thought just said Hello!!
A big round of applause for the pretty girls revealing thats missing..So beautifully .claps
You all are still looking quite serious..koi baat nahin ghar jaane ke baad sochna
Ab waqt aa gaya hai Thoda party sharty karne ka like the late night ones..hai na (to the audience)
( if the audience says yes then)
Abhi haan haan aur bachoan ko na na .bahuat na insaafi hai . lekin kya who sunte hai naa
Unko to subah ke 4 baje bhi lagta hai ki Party Ahi Baaki Hai (in the tune of the song)
Daady hai naaraz lekin (to the audience) Party Abhi Baaki hai (in the tune of the song)
Performed By:
Start of performance Song 3 (Char Baj Gaye)
Woohh ..that was a rocking mast performance
dekha aisa hota hai ..so say no to your children for partying..They are all going to kill me backstage!! I can hear them whispering already.. J
Yehh kkya hohohoh raha hai mere haath kaap rahe hai (shivering action)
Koi hai ..koi hai
bhoot(someone say in the mike) ..(host running action)
kahan bhag rahe hohumaara naam kaun bolega (someone say in the mike)
arre yahan bhootoan ke bhi naam hai (smoke comes out)
Our upcoming bhoots
Performed By:

Kahan fasa diya yaar!!
Start of performance Song 4 (Die another Day)
I am still in the shock arre yeh abhi tak yahan hai
(humaare performance ki taarif)
It was breathtaking act!! Applause!!
Muje kaha gaya tha ki sweet - charming,mast-wast,story-shory,jass wazz ,boogie-wogie,wow bow,champ-ramp,shake-wake,topsy-turvy,flips shifts,turns-tumbles,rock shock hoga ..accha yeh tha shock (say it fast)
Script hai ya breathless script.. kaun hai yaar script writer .
Bache mann ke sachche!!aa jao aur muje bachao !!
Hum aa rahe hain (kids voice on mike)
(Bhoots action of fear and run with the closing of the curtain)
Ladies & Gentlemen please welcome our lover boys dance on the beats of salsaa and rock N roll with our charming girls
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Transcript of Spelling Bee Speech 2014-2015
Spelling Bee Speech 2014-2015
1
Welcome parents, students, staff, and contestants, to the annual Wellsville Middle School Spelling Bee.

My name is Mrs. Stastyshyn, and I have the privilege of organizing this year's bee with a lot of help from Ms. Sinski and Mrs. Riley.
2
Students have been practicing their spelling skills for years in classrooms, but the first organized national spelling bee did not start in United States until 1925.
3
Since then, the nation's spelling bee program has undergone a significant surge in popularity thanks to its live coverage on ESPN.
4
The Scripps company is sponsoring spelling bees with local newspapers around the world. This is the 86th year that the Buffalo News has sponsored this event locally.

This allows the spelling bee to come right here to Wellsville.
5
We have 20 contestants participating in today's bee. Each grade level has sent us its best spellers to participate.
These contestants were given a copy of the scripps study spelling words around Thanksgiving break and have reviewed the official bee rules.
6
The words used in today's spelling bee are from the national spelling bee official word list.

Some, but not all words featured in today's bee, were found on that study list.
7
The word order and sentences were composed by professionals and have been reviewed by our pronouncer and judges.

The judges are in complete control and their decisions are final.
8
Today only one student will be honored as the Wellsville Middle School Spelling Bee Champion, but each student participating in the bee has already demonstrated his or her skills as a great speller within the community.

Let's congratulate all of our contestants!
9
But to the victor go the spoils, so today's first place winner will receive several prizes including a subscription to
kids Britannica.com,
a cash prize from the middle school student activities council,
the coveted spelling bee trophy, and..
10
The opportunity to participate in the written qualification test for the Buffalo News Regional Spelling Bee on March 8, 2015.

And who knows, maybe we will see our winner on ESPN!
11
The runner-up will receive a cash prize, a subscription to kids Britannica.com, and an equally coveted can of alphabet soup!

All participants will be presented with a certificate of participation to recognize their great achievement.
12
Before contestants introduce themselves, I would like to introduce the teachers who have volunteered to help out with today's event.

Mrs. Aborjaily is today's head judge. She will be assisted by Mrs. Haskins, Mrs. Chaffee, Mrs. Budginger, and myself.
13
And the pronouncer for today's event is our very own, Ms. O'Connell.
14
And now the contestants will introduce themselves beginning with the six grade participants. Each will draw a number from the fishbowl. This number will represent the contestants order in the lineup. The participants will maintain this order for the entire spelling bee.
15
Thank you for your attendance, and let the spelling bee begin, B-E-G-I-N, begin!
Full transcript.
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The Farewell Party

The Farewell Party (Hebrew: Mita Tova) is a 2014 Israeli drama film about the use of a euthanasia device, directed by Tal Granit and Sharon Maymon. It was nominated for the Ophir Award for Best Film.[1] The film was screened in the Venice Days section of the 71st Venice International Film Festival[2] and has been selected to be screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.[3] The film was also screened in the 44th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, reaching the second place in the IFFR audience award.[4]

Cast

Ze'ev Revach as Yehezkel
Aliza Rosen as Yana
Raffi Tavor as Rafi
Levana Finkelstein as Levana
Ilan Dar as Dr. Daniel
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anchoring script for spell bee competition
anchoring script for spell bee competition
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