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The Case for Dictionary Day
Mon Oct 19 00:00:00 EDT 2009

In the Boston Globe, lexicographer Erin McKean makes a compelling case for turning Dictionary Day (Noah Webster's birthday on October 16th) into a national holiday. Read her column here.
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Nicholas Rushlow's Favorite Words (and a Killer Spelling Bee)
Fri Oct 16 00:00:00 EDT 2009

Yesterday we talked to sixth-grader Nicholas Rushlow, who finished 17th in the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee. At his home in Pickerington, Ohio, Nicholas maintains an impressive "word wall," festooned with many of the fascinating words he has learned while practicing for spelling bees. We asked Nicholas to share some of his favorites. And he has also created a Community Spelling Bee for us with even more "killer" words!  Continue reading...
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Language Arts Classroom Competition

WordMasters: Grade 5 Blue Division Nov-Dec '09
Fri Oct 16 00:00:00 EDT 2009

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Language Arts Classroom Competition

WordMasters: Grade 4 Blue Division Nov-Dec '09
Fri Oct 16 00:00:00 EDT 2009

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Language Arts Classroom Competition

WordMasters: Grade 3 Gold Division Nov-Dec '09
Fri Oct 16 00:00:00 EDT 2009

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Language Arts Classroom Competition

WordMasters: Grade 3 Blue Division Nov-Dec '09
Fri Oct 16 00:00:00 EDT 2009

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WordMasters: Grade 5 Gold Division Nov-Dec '09
Fri Oct 16 00:00:00 EDT 2009

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