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State Level Storytelling and

Spell Wizard Competitions

Poster for English Language fest conducted by ELTA
Telangana
perienced teachers to familiarize par-
ticipants with the testing methods
and techniques of the Spell Wizard
competition. Additionally, profes-
sional storytellers conducted four
virtual storytelling sessions, guiding
participants on storytelling tech-
niques, including appropriate ges-
Guests and organisers with state level competition winners tures, tone, and body language.For
the state-level competition, an addi-
he importance of learning and ers, interactive learning materials, cost, reinforcing English language tional 260 words were included,
speaking the English language and creating a supportive atmos- skills, promoting spontaneity in lan- along with the initial set of 1000
Thas become crucial in today's phere that encourages students to guage usage, and building confi- words.Bharati Foundation provided
globalized world with the wide- actively engage in English commu- dence. ELTA conducted Storytelling funding for printing question papers
spread use of technology. Recogniz- nication. and Spell Wizard Competitions for for the Spell Wizard competitions at
ing this significance, the Govern- Why Storytelling? Telangana government school stu- the mandal and district levels.
ment of Telangana has taken a dents of classes 8 and 9 from Decem- The school-level competitions
significant step by introducing Eng- The purpose of storytelling is to ber 2022 to February 2023. The com- were conducted on December 29,
lish medium education in all govern- improve communication abilities, petitions aimed to develop English 2022, by teachers with the support
ment schools. While it is preferable stimulate the imagination, hone language skills, build confidence, and of their school heads, who motivated
to provide primary education in the memory skills, instill virtues, and eliminate the fear of speaking Eng- their students by awarding
mother tongue of the children, the more. This increases enthusiasm in lish among students.About 26,000 prizes.The top two students from
initiative aims to meet the demands learning English among students. students entered these competitions each competition level were selected
of an increasingly English-domi- The main goal of storytelling is to as a result of persistent persuasion to the next level.
nated world. eliminate students' fears about with ELTA district executive teams. The State-level Spell Wizard
The introduction of English speaking English. Telling tales from competition took place on February
medium education in government folklore, moral tales, fairy tales, ad- The competitions were conducted 13, 2023, at NIT Warangal. DEO
schools has led to a rise in enroll- venturous tales, etc. is expected of Hanumakonda, Md. Abdul Hai,
ment, indicating the recognition of the students. at four levels served as the convener at NIT
English as a key language for com- Why Spell Wizard? School level: 29-12- 2022 Warangal, and the competition was
munication and opportunities. How- Mandal level: 07-01-2023 conducted in collaboration with the
ever, students who have previously Spell Wizard is an academic com- District level: 30-01-2023 Department of Humanities. Dr. K.
studied in Telugu medium schools petition that aims to enhance stu- State Level: 13-02-2023 Madhavi Reddy, HOD Humanities
may face challenges in transitioning dents' vocabulary levels, benefiting and Social Sciences, and Mr. S. Go-
to English medium education due to various areas of English-medium in- vardhan Rao, the Registrar of NIT
the lack of prior exposure and the struction. Unlike other organizations A curated set of 1000 words from Warangal, extended their support
unfamiliar learning environment. such as Spell Bee and Spelling Bee, English textbooks for classes 6 to 8 by offering us the prestigious venue
Additionally, there may be a hidden Spell Wizard goes beyond evaluating in Telangana State was prepared for for the event. Renowned storyteller
fear or anxiety among students when spelling skills. It assesses multiple the Spell Wizard competition. The Deepa Kiran shared her blessings
it comes to using English effectively. vocabulary aspects, including usage, words covered pronunciation, mean- through a video message for the par-
To address these concerns, it is es- meanings, pronunciation, antonyms, ings, antonyms, synonyms, usage, and ticipating students. The competi-
sential to provide adequate support and synonyms. Telugu translations. Expert English tions were conducted across all 28
and resources to help students over- English Language Teachers Asso- teachers were involved in selecting districts, with professors and retired
come the language barrier and de- ciation (ELTA) provides an opportu- these words to align with SCERT's lecturers serving as jury members.
velop proficiency in English. This nity for government school students goal of incorporating relevant vocab- The winners were awarded cash
may include specialized language to participate in Spell Bee and ulary in the textbooks. Virtual train- prizes, along with mementos and
training programs, qualified teach- Spelling Bee competitions free of ing sessions were conducted by ex- certificates.

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