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Prepare a "Word-of-the-Day".
It should be a word that will help increase our
vocabulary - a word that can easily be incorporated into
everyday conversation. An adjective or adverb is
suggested since they are more adaptable than a noun or
verb, but feel free to select your own word. |
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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. |
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Prepare a brief
explanation of the duties of the Grammarian for the
benefit of the guests. |
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Upon
Arrival
at the
Meeting |
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Place your visual aid at the front of the room where it
can be seen by all. |
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Make a list of
everyone present. |
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During the
Meeting |
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When introduced prior to Table Topics, announce the word
of the day, state its part of speech (adj., adv., etc.),
define it, use it in a sentence and request that anyone
speaking during any part of the meeting use it. |
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Briefly explain
the role of the Grammarian. |
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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. etc.) next to the
appropriate name. Write down who used the word of the
day (or a derivative of it) and note those who used it
correctly or incorrectly. |
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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. |
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After the
Meeting |
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Give the completed report to the
Treasurer (for collection of fines,
if appropriate) |