Why use roles

• Shares work fairly
• Keeps time, accuracy, and learning balanced
• Turns peer practice into real score gains

Roles at a glance

Timer

• Starts and ends each block on time
• Announces time marks and switches
• Enforces skip rules and talk-time limits

Checker

• Confirms answers with proof lines or time codes
• Scores with simple rubrics
• Logs errors and next-step rules

Explainer

• Teaches the rule or pattern behind each item
• Gives one clear example and a quick check
• Suggests upgrade phrases or grammar

60 minute session template

Block A - Warm up 10 min

• Timer: 0 to 2 min setup and goals
• Explainer: 5 min review of one rule
• Checker: 3 min recap of last errors

Block B - Core practice 35 min
Choose one paper per session.

• Reading: 20 min set + 5 min check
• Listening: 10 min play 1 + 10 min play 2 + 5 min check
• Writing: 8 min plan + 12 min write + 10 min feedback
• Speaking: 12 min mock + 8 min notes + 5 min tips

Block C - Debrief 15 min

• Checker: shares top 3 errors with proof
• Explainer: gives 3 upgrade moves
• Timer: sets homework and next roles

Quick scripts

Timer says

• Start: Time on. You have 20 minutes.
• Midpoint: 10 minutes left. Move if stuck.
• End: Time. Pens down. Switch to checking.

Checker says

• Proof call: Show paragraph and line.
• Verdict: Correct, partial, wrong. Here is the proof.
• Log: Error tag and fix rule recorded.

Explainer says

• Rule: The question follows text order.
• Why: This saves time since items match paragraphs.
• Example: Item 3 points to paragraph 4, line 2.
• Check: Can we apply the same rule to item 4

Reading role playbook

Timer

• Use 20 20 20 pacing per passage
• 40 second skip rule for any stuck item

Checker

• Evidence only: underline proof lines
• Common tags: detail trap, scope, paraphrase, number shift

Explainer

• Teach one tactic: skim map answer batch
• Mini drill: two T F NG with proof in 3 minutes

Listening role playbook

Timer

• Play 1 for answers only
• Play 2 for proof and spelling
• 30 second buffer for transfer

Checker

• Mark by time code for each item
• Tags: distractor, synonym, plural, number format

Explainer

• Pre predict word type for blanks
• Show one distractor phrase and why it fails

Writing role playbook

Timer

• Task 2: 8 plan, 20 write, 7 edit
• Task 1: 5 plan, 12 write, 5 edit

Checker

• Simple rubric 4 boxes: task focus, logic flow, vocabulary control, grammar control
• Score each 0 to 2
• Log one sentence to fix

Explainer

• Give a 6 step body chain: claim, reason, example, result, counter, reply
• Share two upgrade verbs and one linking device

Speaking role playbook

Timer

• Part 2: 1 minute plan, 2 minute talk
• Part 3: 20 to 25 seconds per answer

Checker

• Track fillers, pauses, answer length
• Tags: off topic, weak example, grammar slip

Explainer

• Template: reason, example, result
• Two phrases to replace very, really, a lot

Rotation plan

• Trio format: A Timer, B Checker, C Explainer
• Rotate roles every session in A to B to C order
• If four members, add Recorder who manages the log file

Sample week

• Mon: A Timer, B Checker, C Explainer
• Wed: B Timer, C Checker, A Explainer
• Fri: C Timer, A Checker, B Explainer

Scoring and logging tools

Answer log

Date | Paper | Q No | My Ans | Correct | Proof (para/line or time code) | Error tag | Fix rule 

Writing mini rubric

Task Focus 0-2 | Logic Flow 0-2 | Vocab 0-2 | Grammar 0-2 | Notes

Speaking tracker

Q | Length ok | One reason | One example | Fluency tag | Grammar tag | Upgrade phrase

Role checklists

Timer checklist

• Devices on silent
• Timer visible to all
• Announce 50, 25, 10 percent marks
• Cut when time ends
• Record real times used

Checker checklist

• No proof, no point
• Mark clearly C, P, W
• Write one fix rule per error
• Share top 3 patterns at debrief

Explainer checklist

• One rule, one reason, one example
• Use simple language first
• Give a 1 line takeaway for the log

Disagreement rules

• If proof exists, follow the text
• If wording is vague, vote and log for review
• Time cap 60 seconds per dispute
• Final call goes to Checker with proof

15 minute micro format

• 0 to 2: Goal and role notes
• 2 to 10: Drill set
• 10 to 14: Check with proof
• 14 to 15: Log one rule and one example

Example run cards

Reading P2 card

• Timer: start, 10 min left, 3 min left, stop
• Checker: proof lines for 5 items
• Explainer: teach paraphrase spotting

Listening Sec 3 card

• Timer: play 1, play 2, transfer 30 sec
• Checker: note time codes
• Explainer: show distractor phrases

Writing Task 2 card

• Timer: 8 20 7 split
• Checker: 4 box rubric
• Explainer: body chain with one counterpoint

Speaking Part 3 card

• Timer: 25 second cap per answer
• Checker: tag and count fillers
• Explainer: give one precise noun and one verb

4 week circle plan

Week 1

• Reading focus x2, Listening focus x1

Week 2

• Writing focus x2, Speaking focus x1

Week 3

• Mix all four, one each

Week 4

• Full mock, then repair drills by error tags

Quality guardrails

• One voice at a time
• Phones face down except timer
• Respect time caps
• Proof first, opinions second
• Always end with a written fix rule

Ready to copy pack list

Timer app Printed or PDF question sets Answer sheet or spreadsheet Role cards and checklists Error log and rubric sheets Headphones for listening days

Run this toolkit for two weeks and compare logs. You should see faster timing, fewer repeated errors, and clearer explanations across the group.