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    The Grammarian has two main responsibilities: introducing the Word of the Day and commenting on language usage during meetings. Before meetings, the Grammarian selects the Word of the Day with the VP of Education, prepares its definition and example sentence. At meetings, the Grammarian tracks usage of the Word of the Day and notes any incorrect grammar or word misuse. After meetings, the Grammarian submits a report on language usage to the Secretary.

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    The Grammarian has two main responsibilities: introducing the Word of the Day and commenting on language usage during meetings. Before meetings, the Grammarian selects the Word of the Day with the VP of Education, prepares its definition and example sentence. At meetings, the Grammarian tracks usage of the Word of the Day and notes any incorrect grammar or word misuse. After meetings, the Grammarian submits a report on language usage to the Secretary.

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    The Grammarian has two main responsibilities: introducing the Word of the Day and commenting on language usage during meetings. Before meetings, the Grammarian selects the Word of the Day with the VP of Education, prepares its definition and example sentence. At meetings, the Grammarian tracks usage of the Word of the Day and notes any incorrect grammar or word misuse. After meetings, the Grammarian submits a report on language usage to the Secretary.

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    Grammarian Role and Responsibilities

    A Grammarian has two basic responsibilities:

    1. To introduce the Word of the Day (WOD).


    2. To comment on the use of the English language during the course of the meeting.

    I. Prior to the Meeting


     Consult with VP of Education (VPE) to select the WOD.
     Print the WOD on four 8.5 x 11 sheets (visual aids) with large letters.
     Prepare a brief definition of the WOD and prepare a sentence showing how the
    word is used. It should be a word that can be incorporated easily into everyday
    conversation but is different from the way people usually express themselves.

    II. Upon Arrival at the Meeting


     Paste your visual aids to the podium and the tables at the meeting so they can be
    visible to all meeting’s attendees and speakers. Write WOD on white boards.
     Obtain a copy of the Grammarian Worksheet from VPE or Sergeant at Arms (SAA)
    (see below).

    III. During the Meeting


     When the Toastmaster calls upon you to explain your role, stand up and use the
    following as an example to explain your role to the audience.

    My role as Grammarian is to introduce the word of the day and encourage its use
    by speakers, evaluators and Table Topics participants. I will note who uses the
    WOD (or derivative of it) correctly or incorrectly. I will listen to word usage and
    note any awkward or misuse of the English language such as incomplete
    sentences, incorrect grammar, malapropisms etc.

    The word of the (WOD) is: ______________________________________.


    The meaning of the word is: ______________________________________.
    Use the WOD in a sentence: ______________________________________.
    1|P a g e Grammarian Checklist & Worksheet 10/2010 V.1
     Throughout the meeting, listen to everyone’s word usage. Use the worksheet to
    record the names of all speakers, and track their usage of the WOD. Also, report on
    creative language usage and announce who used the WOD. Offer the correct usage
    in every instance where there was misuse instead of only explaining what was done
    incorrectly.
     When the General Evaluator calls on you to give your report, stand by your chair and
    use the worksheet to give your report.

    IV. After the Meeting


     Give your completed report to the Secretary for filing.

    2|P a g e Grammarian Checklist & Worksheet 10/2010 V.1


    # of
    Name times Misuse of Use of the English Language
    WOD Words
    used
    Speeches
    Toastmaster
    Speaker #1 :
    Speaker #2 :
    Speaker #3 :

    Table Topics
    Table Topics
    Master
    Speaker #1 :
    Speaker #2 :
    Speaker #3 :
    Speaker #4 :
    Speaker #5 :

    Evaluators
    General
    Evaluator
    Evaluator #1:
    Evaluator #2:
    Evaluator #3:

    Other:
    Comments:

    3|P a g e Grammarian Checklist & Worksheet 10/2010 V.1

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