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11.74 Leading and Moderating Discussions Worksheet

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This American Literature English worksheet provides structured practice on 11.74 Leading and Moderating Discussions. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

ELA.11.74 — Leading and Moderating Discussions: Grade 11 ELA practice focused on Leading and Moderating Discussions.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Transcript from a classroom circle time about a winter concert program while staying on topic: Lucas: “We keep circling. Can we just vote?” Maya: “Voting now rewards whoever talked the most.” Omar: “I’m hearing two goals: fairness and finishing on time.” Zoe: “Also, our ‘best’ idea depends on what success means.” Kai: “Success means people actually follow the plan, not just agree in the moment.” Lucas: “Okay, but we still need a decision today.” You are the moderator. Your next move should structure the discussion without taking sides.

Which response best synthesizes viewpoints and moves the group forward?

AHere’s a totally new idea we haven’t mentioned: I’ll decide the plan for a winter concert program while staying on topic.

BSince Lucas wants to finish fast, we should choose that plan. (About a winter concert program while staying on topic.)

CHere’s the thread I’m hearing: finishing on time is important to some of us, while making the process fair and inclusive matters to others. What criteria should guide our choice? (About a winter concert program while staying on topic.)

DThis is going nowhere; let’s stop discussing a winter concert program while staying on topic.

Solution & Explanation:A strong synthesis combines key viewpoints accurately and neutrally, showing how ideas connect and pointing to a next step. The correct choice captures both sides instead of choosing one or changing the topic.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Transcript from a library helpers meeting about a winter concert program so everyone can participate: Hana: “We keep circling. Can we just vote?” Ethan: “Voting now rewards whoever talked the most.” Priya: “I’m hearing two goals: fairness and finishing on time.” Lucas: “Also, our ‘best’ idea depends on what success means.” Maya: “Success means people actually follow the plan, not just agree in the moment.” Hana: “Okay, but we still need a decision today.” You are the moderator. Your next move should structure the discussion without taking sides.

Which moderator statement best sets helpful discussion norms?

ALet’s pause and set norms: everyone gets airtime, and we challenge reasons--not classmates. (For our talk about a winter concert program so everyone can participate.)

BStop talking over people or you’ll lose your turn for the rest of the discussion. (About a winter concert program so everyone can participate.)

CEveryone should just say whatever they want; we’ll figure it out later. (About a winter concert program so everyone can participate.)

DHana, tell us your plan and we’ll go with it since you started. (About a winter concert program so everyone can participate.)

Solution & Explanation:The best norm is specific and supports respectful, balanced talk (like listening without interrupting and responding to ideas). The correct choice sets clear expectations without picking a side or threatening people.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Transcript from a STEM fair planning committee about a winter concert program with students disagreeing strongly: Noor: “We keep circling. Can we just vote?” Sofia: “Voting now rewards whoever talked the most.” Jayden: “I’m hearing two goals: fairness and finishing on time.” Hana: “Also, our ‘best’ idea depends on what success means.” Ethan: “Success means people actually follow the plan, not just agree in the moment.” Noor: “Okay, but we still need a decision today.” You are the moderator. Your next move should structure the discussion without taking sides.

What should the moderator say to bring more voices into the discussion?

AIt’s fine if only a few people talk; we just need an answer for a winter concert program with students disagreeing strongly.

BEthan, you haven’t talked. Speak right now. (About a winter concert program with students disagreeing strongly.)

CNoor is doing great--let’s let them keep explaining their idea about a winter concert program with students disagreeing strongly.

DI want to make space for new voices. Let’s do a quick go-around, one sentence each. (Before we decide about a winter concert program with students disagreeing strongly.)

Solution & Explanation:The best move invites participation without embarrassing or forcing anyone. The correct choice opens space for quieter voices and balances airtime.

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