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Grammarian

As Grammarian at a Toastmasters meeting, you track grammar usage during speeches. This includes noting incorrect grammar, unique phrases, and the use of the "Word of the Day". Prior to the meeting, the Grammarian chooses a Word of the Day and prepares materials. During the meeting, they introduce the Word of the Day, explain their role, and track usage of the word. At the end, the Grammarian reports on grammar usage, creative language, and who used the Word of the Day correctly or incorrectly.

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Grammarian

As Grammarian at a Toastmasters meeting, you track grammar usage during speeches. This includes noting incorrect grammar, unique phrases, and the use of the "Word of the Day". Prior to the meeting, the Grammarian chooses a Word of the Day and prepares materials. During the meeting, they introduce the Word of the Day, explain their role, and track usage of the word. At the end, the Grammarian reports on grammar usage, creative language, and who used the Word of the Day correctly or incorrectly.

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A role at a Toastmasters meeting.

As Grammarian, you make note of any incorrect


grammar used by any speakers. You function as a part of the meeting’s evaluation
team and give a report at the end of the meeting of any incorrect and unique
grammar used.
Being grammarian is truly an exercise in expanding your listening skills. It is a great
opportunity to learn the names of your fellow toastmasters and to word of the day
and its definition, using it in a sentence to help build our vocabularies. It is important
that the grammarian learn to pronounce the word and practice the pronunciation
prior to the meeting. If possible, pick a word that ties in with the theme for the
meeting. People with speaking opportunities during the meeting are encouraged to
use the Word of the Day in what they say. The grammarian can use the tally sheet
(below) to track use of the Word of the day by speakers.

Notes word or phrases that are not grammatically correct.

Highlight inappropriate words or phrases cliches and over-used colloquialism.


Identify words used with the wrong meaning or in the wrong context. Highlight
exceptional word usage and phrasing.

Prior to the meeting


Choose a Word of the Day, if this is done in your club. Print the Word of the Day on
a Sign for display during the meeting. Use letters large enough to be legible from the
back of the room. Prepare a brief explanation of the duties of the grammarian, for
the benefit of the guests. Obtain copy of agenda Obtain copy of member list Take
note of visiting Toastmasters. Obtain Grammarian Tally Sheet (below)

During the Meeting


Present and Post the Word of the Day. Introduce and post the word of the day and
its definition, using it in a sentence. Additional things to give: its correct
pronunciation if necessary, its definition and origin, synonyms and antonyms.

Explain the duties of the Grammarian. For example, you might say:
As Grammarian, I carefully observe the language used in the meeting: word choice,
pronunciation, sentence structure, and particular phrases. I not only take note of
improper language, but also exceptionally skillful usage. I am also responsible for
selecting the word of the day, adding one more useful entry to your word hoard at
each meeting.

Track each member’s use of the Word of the Day during the meeting, noting
those who used it correctly or incorrectly.
Listen to everyone’s word usage. Write down any awkward use or misuse of
the language (incomplete sentences, sentences that change direction in midstream,
incorrect grammar, or malapropisms) with a note of who erred. For example, point
out if someone used a singular verb with a plural subject. “One in five children wear
glasses” should be “One in five children wears glasses.” Note when a pronoun is
misused. “No one in the choir sings better than her” should be “No one in the choir
sings better than she.”

At the end of the meeting


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 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.

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