This document provides instructions for students working in groups. It outlines expectations for group work such as using indoor voices, staying on task, and being respectful. It describes the different types of groups that may be used, including numbered groups and groups based on college logos. The document assigns group meeting locations and defines the roles students may take on in their groups, such as presenter, recorder, and time keeper. It reminds students to follow expectations and work as a cooperative team.

1. Working in Groups

2. How we work as a Team Title is a hyperlink Our Expectations Use appropriate indoor voices. Stay on task and be responsible for your job. Encourage each other when discussing. Be respectful of everyone’s ideas and opinions.

3. Types of Groups College Logos Numbered Groups Careers All cards will have a number or a picture. Depending on the activity we might use a picture or number… Be sure to Stay focused and listen to Mrs. V.

4. College Logos University of Florida Notre Dame Louisiana State University

5. Numbers 1 2 3 5 4

6. Careers Future Engineers Future Presidents Future Doctors Future Chefs Future Teachers

7. Where you’ll meet… 1 Library Carpet Read Aloud Carpet 2 5 Desks by Door 3 Writing Center 4 Mrs. V’s Table

8. Where you’ll meet… 1 Library Carpet Read Aloud Carpet 2 5 Desks by Door 3 Writing Center 4 Mrs. V’s Table

9. Our Jobs… Presenter –present your group’s findings. Recorder-Records group’s work/discussions. Time Keeper-makes sure everything is running on time and ready to share. Materials Manager-Make sure all students have materials for group. Summarizer-Summarizes what they group has discussed/found. Questioner-Asks questions to promote discussion. (depends on type of activity)

10. Remember… Our Expectations Use appropriate indoor voices. Stay on task and be responsible for your job. Encourage each other when discussing. Be respectful of everyone’s ideas and opinions.

11. Video Credits Distribution Access (Producer). (2007). Student Toolbox: Teamwork and Group Projects. [Full Video]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/