Roles in a Group · seed 1 · A4, ink-friendly. The answer key prints on its own page for grown-ups.

Every group needs different roles

Personal & Social Development · Friendship & Cooperation · ages 7-9
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  1. A group can have more than one kind of role, like a leader and a supporter.

    Circle one:   True   False

  2. Which of these is a real role someone can play in a group?

    • Mediator
    • Winner
    • Loser

  3. What does the idea-generator do in a group?

    • Tells everyone what to do
    • Comes up with new ideas
    • Stays quiet the whole time

  4. Leo is good at cheering his teammates on and handing out supplies. Which role fits Leo best?

    • Supporter
    • Mediator
    • Leader

  5. Four friends are making a poster. Two of them want to be the boss and no one wants to help. What is most likely to happen?

    • The poster finishes fast
    • Everyone agrees right away
    • The group gets stuck

  6. Why do groups usually work better with a mix of roles instead of one role for everyone?

    • It makes the group finish slower
    • Different jobs get covered, like planning and solving fights
    • It means only one person has to think

  7. Zara always waits for someone else to decide, but she's great at noticing when two friends are arguing and helping them make up. Which role should Zara try?

    • Mediator
    • Idea-generator
    • Leader

  8. Two groups make the same project. Group A has one leader and three friends who just copy. Group B has a leader, a supporter, a mediator, and an idea-generator. Which group is more likely to solve a disagreement well?

    • Group A
    • Both the same
    • Group B
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Answer key

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  1. True · Groups usually mix roles, like a leader, a supporter, a mediator, and an idea-generator.
  2. Mediator · A mediator helps people agree. Winner and loser are not group jobs.
  3. Comes up with new ideas · The idea-generator's job is to think up fresh ideas for the group.
  4. Supporter · A supporter helps and encourages others, just like Leo does.
  5. The group gets stuck · When everyone wants the same role, jobs like helping and deciding don't get done.
  6. Different jobs get covered, like planning and solving fights · Each role covers a different job the group needs, so more gets done well.
  7. Mediator · Zara's strength is helping people agree, which is exactly what a mediator does.
  8. Group B · Group B has a mediator whose job is helping people agree, so it can handle disagreements better.
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