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updated by Midori on Dec 6, 2019

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:

Step 1: Introduce Your Role

The general evaluator will introduce a team of facilitators, including your role as the Grammarian, to facilitate the meeting.  You will explain your role. 
Your script could look like this:

“Fellow Toastmasters, and guests. 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
.• For today’s meeting, the Word is ____________, which means_______________.

[Display the Word of the Day at the front of the room.]
• 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.
Back to you General Evaluator.”

Step 2: Pay Attention to the Use of Language

You will need to jot down any good use of English by speakers when they are on stage. For example, the appropriate use of metaphor, rhythmically structured sentence, explicit use of words, etc. are all considered as good use of language.
Here are some examples, 

• Appropriate use of metaphor:
  “You and I are not very different from this flower, just like this flower is unique, you are unique.”
• Rhythmically structured sentence:
  “So my dad introduces me to this strange club that had a strange name with strange people, talking.”
• Explicit use of words:
  “…while I was speaking I see a strange man seating in the back room, humble, simple, the unfailing quality of kindness in his eyes.”

You may also jot down any inappropriate use of English, such as wrong pronunciation, confusing metaphors, poorly structured sentences, implicit use of words, etc. Since the Toastmaters experience is all about providing an encouraging environment to learn public speaking, I suggest you only include the lousy use of English as long as you could give constructive feedback in your report. Otherwise, as a start, pay attention only to the excellent use of English instead.

Meanwhile, do not forget to count the usage of "Word of the Day" by each speaker while they are on stage.

Step 3: Reporting

End of the meeting, the general evaluator will introduce each facilitator once again to give their reports. When you are asked, you will need to provide a brief report on the use of language by all speakers.

Your report could look like this:

Fellow Toastmasters, Friends and Guest, it is a pleasure listening to your speeches, and I do find a few excellent uses of English! …
I also would like to point out some of the words and sentences that can be improved. ...
Meanwhile, I am happy to see those fellow members are eager to use the World of the Day; we have (name) used the World of the Day three times, great job!
As you can see, this world is beneficial in conveying your message; I hope everyone can use it more often in your future speech.
Back to you, General Evaluator!

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