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Grammarian
Checklist and Script Template for Grammarian
Taking on this role improves vocabulary, grammar, critical listening skills and evaluation skills
The grammarian plays an important role in helping all club members improve their grammar and vocabulary.
As grammarian you:
- Introduce new words to meeting participants and monitor language and grammar usage.
- Write down the language and grammar usage of all speakers, noting incomplete sentences, mispronunciations, grammatical mistakes, non-sequiturs, malapropisms, etc.
- At the end of the meeting, give your complete report when called on.
Optional: Introduce a “Word of the Day” that helps meeting participants increase their vocabulary; display the word, part of speech, and a brief definition with a visual aid and prepare a sentence showcasing how the word should be used. Note who uses this word or any derivatives thereof correctly or incorrectly during the meeting.
Upon Arrival at the Meeting
- Be prepared to take notes as people speak during the meeting. You may need to use the Ah-Counter’s log provided by your club. Collect it from the Sergeant at Arms.
- When introduced, explain the role of the Ah-Counter.
- Throughout the meeting, listen to speakers and note unnecessary words, sounds, and pauses. Tally the sounds or words each person uses throughout the meeting.
- When called on by the General Evaluator during the evaluation section, you may stand near your chair and give your report.
- The responsibilities of the Ah-Counter conclude with the meeting.
Script
As Grammarian, it is my responsibility to pay close attention to all speakers, listening carefully to their language usage.
I’ll take note of any improper language, as well as any outstanding words, quotes, sayings, or thoughts.
As Grammarian, it is also my duty to introduce the Word of the Day.
[Tech Host display the Word of the Day at the Zoom’s chatroom.]
An example of using the word is: ___________________________________________.
Each speaker is encouraged to use the Word of the Day.
I will give the Grammarian’s report when called upon during the meeting and also report on the usage of the Word of the Day.
Thank you, Mr./Madam Toastmaster.”
Grammarian
Checklist and Script Template for Grammarian
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