The writing resource packet

Leader/Speaker
: gets the group settled down, quiet and started on task, keeps group on 
task, and ensures job is completed. Is responsible for getting the group quiet before dismissal, 
for leading the discussions/group work tasks and presenting the group’s finding/material to 
the rest of the class when called on. (
“Let’s begin” Let’s keep on track” “Let’s get focused” “Quiet 
down” “Let’s not argue” “How about we compromise” “Let’s work together”) 
Recorder/Reader
: writes down the group’s decisions, findings, answers and edits the 
group’s report; reads the material to the group ensuring that all can hear and understand 
while making the corrections to the work.
(“Should I write” “The main points are” “So what you’re 
saying is” “Is everyone listening” “Is everything clear” “Do you need me to read that part again”) 
Active Encourager/Questioner
: attempts to ensure that all are participating and 
contributing in the group, asks the key questions (the who, what, where, when, why, and 
how) to make sure that all sides/possibilities are addressed/ looked at for each assignment so 
that the topic is thoroughly covered.
(“What do you think” “Tell me more” “Didn’t you mean” “Could 
we look at this another way” “What’s your idea” “Would you help us please”) 
Accuracy Checker/Summarizer
: corrects any mistakes in another member’s 
explanation or summary, checks to make sure all members paperwork/headings/ worksheets 
are completed and correctly headed, restates the group’s major conclusions or answers to the 
work at hand, and ensures all group members can explicitly explain how the group came to 
their understanding/findings/answers. 
(“How did we get this answer” “Does everyone understand” “It 
sounds like most of us think” “Can you give me an example” “Let me summarize what you/we said” “So what 
the author was saying was” “Let’s review”)