Group Roles

Facilitator:
Keep group on topic.
Urge group to move forward with discussion
Materials Manager:
Be sure everyone has all materials needed for activity. (see
agenda)
Recorder:
Write down any new or interesting thoughts or ideas shared
Harmonizer:
Keep the peace among group members
Remind group members to use discussion strategies and cite
evidence from the text
Reporter:
Summarizes the groups contributions at the close of the activity
Back Channel:
Uses the computer to share their thoughts and their groups
thoughts