What I Learned after Watching Akeelah and the Bee

"Akeelah and the Bee" was a wonderful movie I watched in our video lesson last Thursday. The story tells about an 11-year-old girl named Akeelah who has incredible talent for spelling. Her life is not easy. Her father is dead; her mom ignores her; her siblings run with the local young offenders. All surrounding things threaten to strangle her talent. Fortunately, she gets strong supports from an English professor who coaches her with many efficient and extraordinary methods. After her hard working study, she wins the champion of the National Bee.

I was so touched by her persistence and endeavor, but the most important I have learned was how to memorize new words in an efficient way. By comparison, I never try spelling words according to its rhythm. That the essential work of spelling! I began to considerate why Akeelah always keeps tapping her thigh for learning a new word. The answer is ‘Syllable!’ A correct pronunciation never knots your tongue and it also make good job for word spelling. According to the pronunciation, you can find proper letters for each syllable. I tried several times and it works very well. By tapping or clapping with every syllable, a sentence can be read more fluently. You might find you have talent to be a rap singer as if you practice more and more.

Moreover, etymon is also important. A sentence what the professor told to Akeelah is impressed me a lot, “You know these words, you can spell all words.” English is originated from French and Latin. Generally,an etyma can helps you memorize at least 10-20 related words and compound words. For saving time, that is a good deal! I made some word-cards to post them in my kitchen while I was cooking and eating. I am not Akeelah, it is an impossible mission for me to memorize 5000 words in one month, but I guarantee 5 new words every day. They must be etymon.