Suggested Instructional Strategies Brainstorm with the class the advantages and disadvantages of working alone and of working in groups.
Record responses on chart paper.
Create sample statements or lines that could be spoken by people in these roles. Then divide the class into groups of five and have each student choose a role to play in the group. Have students present their posters to the class and discuss how well their groups worked together. Following any group assignment, have students prepare formal evaluations of the process, identifying problems, limitations, and successes. Use these to discuss the values and limitations of collaborative work.