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Jang, Sun Young & Hong, Sun-Ho. 2014. The Effects of Fixed and Flexible Leader Roles on Collaborative Writing in Small Group Activities. Journal of Linguistic Studies 19(2). 115-135. This research is to examine effects of different leader roles: fixed and flexible in collaborative writing activities in order to improve elementary students' English writing abilities. 6 different groups out of 26 students in sixth grade were organized by the leader type. In the fixed leader type, one leader in the high level was in charge of the writing activity, while in the flexible leader type, a learner in the high, middle, and low level took the leader role in turn by the writing level. Collected materials for this research include 9 times of collaborative writing records, individual written evaluation forms before/after writing activities, class videos and transcribed materials, surveys, interviews after research activities, and learning reflections. The conclusions of this were drawn through the analysis as follows:First, the flexible leader role was found more effective than the fixed role in collaborative writing activities. Second, when the students were divided according to their English levels, the effect by the leader role was most highlighted in the low level group. Third, the flexible leader role showed more active interactions, in particular, with learners in the middle and low level. Therefore, teachers should pay more attention to design the class activities that have students work together and experience various leader roles in collaborative settings. (Seoul Baegun Elementary School, Seoul National University of Education)