1. HOW TO WORK IN GROUPS IN LANGUAGE ARTS
TEAMWORK
HOW TO WORK IN GROUPS IN LANGUAGE ARTS

2. What do these groups have in common?
Hint: ONE WORD!!
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3. Defining “teamwork” WITH YOUR GROUP…
Discuss what you think it means to be “a team.”
Divide your chart paper in half “hot dog” style (the long way)
On one side of your chart paper, brainstorm 3-5 words that mean “TEAMWORK” to your group.

4. What does it mean to be “a team?”
Being a team means you are able to work together in order to succeed.
SUCCEED: TO ACHIEVE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO; TO REACH A GOAL OR A DESIRED RESULT

5. How can we “succeed” when we work in teams?
Discuss with your groups ways that TEAMS can be successful. What rules should teams follow to ensure that they work well together?
On the opposite side of your chart paper, write down 3 or more RULES FOR SUCCESS that apply to team work and group activities.

6. Now, shaRE YOUR CHART WITH THE CLASS!!
What did you come up with?