Author: K Gierman

Quality Controller

Monitors the group’s results.
Makes sure the group produces high quality work of which they can be proud.
Obtains and returns group’s materials.

Samples of what to say:

You need to change your answer for…
We may have to rewrite that, it’s not clear.
That’s a good answer.
Now it’s ready to be turned in.

Quality controller

Reporter

Summarizes group’s ideas.
Reads summary back to group for agreement.
Shares group’s summary with class.

Samples of what to say:

Listen while I read what I wrote.
Does this sound right?
What did you mean?
How can I say that?
Does everyone agree?

Reporter

Coordinator

Keeps group on task.
Makes sure everyone is participating.
Communicates with teacher.
Keeps track of time.

Samples of what to say:

___________, what do you think?
We need to hear from ___________.
We need to move on to the next question.
That’s a good idea.
We have ____ minutes left.

Coordinator

Reader

Reads the questions or problems on which the group will be working.
Explains by re-reading directions as needed.

Samples of what to say:

Did everyone understand?
Can I continue?
Let me read it again. That means…
What does this mean?
What direction should I read again?

Reader