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Spelling Bee by Laurene Chambers Chinn

Give 2 specific examples of how words in the spelling contest cause Ellen to think about situations in her own life

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"Intense," Miss Kinsman said. If Mama had learned to speak English, maybe she wouldn't be so intensely shy.

"Physician," said the teacher. Henry was a physician. Less than a year ago he had been an intern. He worked hard.

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Spelling Bee