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Being Grammarian is truly an exercise in expanding your listening skills. You have two basic responsibilities: first, to introduce a new word to members relevant to the theme. Secondly, comment on the use of English during the course of the meeting.
Prior to the meeting
Select a "Word of the Day" (if appropriate). It should be a word that will help us increase our vocabulary as well as easily be incorporated into everyday conversation but which is different from the way we usually express ourselves. An adjective or adverb is suggested since they are more adaptable than a noun or verb, but feel free to select your own special word.
In letters large enough to be seen from the back of the room, print your word, the part of speech, and a brief definition. Prepare a sentence as an example of how to use your word. One copy to be placed under the lectern and the other at the end of the room.
Prepare a brief explanation of the duties of the grammarian for the benefit of the guests.
Upon arrival at the meeting
Place your visual aid at the front of the room where it can be seen by all. Make a list of everyone present.
During the meeting
When introduced prior to Table Topics, announce the Word of the Day, state its part of speech (noun, etc.), define it, use it in a sentence, and request that anyone speaking during any part of the meeting use it. Briefly explain the role of the grammarian.
Throughout the meeting, listen to everyone's word usage. Mark on your list any awkward use or misuse of the language (incomplete sentences, sentences that change direction in midstream, incorrect grammar, malapropisms, etc.) with a note of who erred. Write down who used the Word of the Day (or a derivative of it) and note those who used it correctly or incorrectly.
When called on by the general evaluator during the evaluation segment, stand by your chair and give your report. Try to offer the correct usage in every instance where there was a misuse instead of only explaining what was wrong. Report on creative language usage and announce who used the Word of the Day (or a derivative of it) correctly or incorrectly.
After the meeting
Give the completed grammarian's record to the Treasurer (for collection of fines, if appropriate).
| | Date | Name | | Thu, Jul 02, 20 | Tukaram Khade | | Thu, Jul 09, 20 | Helen D | | Thu, Jul 16, 20 | Rami E | | Thu, Jul 23, 20 | Victoria Barclay | | Thu, Aug 06, 20 | Tukaram Khade | | Thu, Aug 13, 20 | Miguel Salmoran | | Thu, Aug 20, 20 | Andreea Bojinca | | Thu, Aug 27, 20 | Michael Gayi | | Thu, Sep 10, 20 | Helen D | | Thu, Sep 17, 20 | Victoria Barclay | | Thu, Sep 24, 20 | Andreea Bojinca | | Thu, Oct 01, 20 | Rose Xu | | Thu, Oct 08, 20 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Oct 15, 20 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Oct 29, 20 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Nov 05, 20 | Rose Xu | | Thu, Nov 12, 20 | Rami E | | Thu, Nov 19, 20 | Michael Gayi | | Thu, Nov 26, 20 | Tukaram Khade | | Thu, Dec 10, 20 | Ritika A | | Thu, Dec 17, 20 | Michael Gayi | | Thu, Jan 07, 21 | Tukaram Khade | | Thu, Jan 14, 21 | Helen D | | Thu, Jan 28, 21 | Miguel Salmoran | | Thu, Feb 04, 21 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Feb 18, 21 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Feb 25, 21 | Rose Xu | | Thu, Mar 04, 21 | Andreea Bojinca | | Thu, Mar 11, 21 | David Cheung | | Thu, Mar 18, 21 | Michael Gayi | | Thu, Mar 25, 21 | Ramin R | | Thu, Apr 01, 21 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Apr 15, 21 | Ritika A | | Thu, Apr 22, 21 | David Cheung | | Thu, Apr 29, 21 | Roger Rushemeza | | Thu, May 06, 21 | Ritika A | | Thu, May 13, 21 | Ramin R | | Thu, May 20, 21 | Victoria Barclay | | Thu, Jun 17, 21 | Ritika A | | Thu, Jun 24, 21 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Jul 08, 21 | Victoria Barclay | | Thu, Jul 22, 21 | Sunday Asha | | Thu, Jul 29, 21 | Rose Xu | | Thu, Aug 05, 21 | Solvia L | | Thu, Aug 12, 21 | Helen D | | Thu, Aug 19, 21 | David Cheung | | Thu, Aug 26, 21 | Michael Gayi |
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