Make group work actually work with these Group Job Cards & Team Roles, designed to promote meaningful collaboration and accountability—without using throwaway roles like "scribe" or "reader" (like, aren't ALL students supposed to do that??)

This resource includes 6 purposeful student roles:

• The Clarifier – clears up confusion and supports comprehension
• The Supplier – manages materials and keeps the group organized
• The Time Keeper – helps the group stay focused and on track
• The Includer – ensures every voice is heard and respected
• The Summarizer – shares concise takeaways from the group’s work
• The Questioner – sparks deeper thinking using higher-level (Costa’s) questions
  

What’s Inside:

• 6 clearly explained job cards (student-friendly language)
• 4 visual versions to choose from (depending on how you wanted to distribute this; keep it together, cut out, or if you wanted students to hold onto their card)
• 1 editable name sheet for assigning roles (& to keep you sane so you know who is what)
• 1 poster or reference sheet (no name lines) for classroom display
  

Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Every student has a meaningful role
✔ Builds teamwork, independence, and communication
✔ Works in any subject—ELA, science labs, social studies, group projects, and more
✔ Print-and-go, low-prep, and easy to reuse

Perfect for: Grades 5–9, cooperative learning, peer group learning, AVID strategies, PBL, stations, and sub plans