WORD MASTER

Your role is to do everything involved with the Word of the Day.   In letters large enough to be seen from the back of the room, please make two copies of the word.  In the printed copies, show the word's part of speech, (adjective, adverb, noun, etc., and a brief definition. 

Tape one to the lectern, preferably before the meeting starts, and one on a chair toward the back of the audience, so that Table Topics participants can see it from the front of the room.

Prior to the meeting — Select a “Word of the Day”.. It should be a word that will help members increase their vocabulary — a word that can be incorporated easily into everyday conversation but is different from the way people usually express themselves. An adjective or adverb is suggested since each is more adaptable than a noun or verb, but feel free to select your own special word. 

NOTE:   Please do choose a word that easily fits into everyday conversation.  The idea is not to stump the members, but to choose a word that any member might add to his vocabulary. 

Prepare a sentence showing how the word is used.

During the meeting — When introduced, announce the “Word of the Day:’ state its part of speech, define it, use it in a sentence, and ask that anyone speaking during any part of the meeting use it..

Throughout the meeting —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 during the evaluation segment, stand by your chair and give your report, announcing who used the “Word of the Day” (or a derivative of it) correctly or incorrectly. Diplomatically point out if the member used the word, but pronounced it incorrectly, or misunderstood the meaning.  This is important because if someone learns a new word incorrectly and uses it in their next communication with the public, they could be embarrassed.