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9.6 Media, Deliberation, and Civil Discourse Worksheet

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This Civics Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 9.6 Media, Deliberation, and Civil Discourse. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Media, Deliberation, and Civil Discourse - Use deliberative procedures to build consensus; evaluate the credibility and inclusiveness of public discussions and media sources. (C3 D2.Civ.9–10.9–12; D4.1–3.9–12)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Across several sessions on a plan to install solar panels on municipal buildings, participants mainly interact with like-minded peers online between meetings. The facilitator notices growing polarization and repeated unverified claims from personal feeds.

Which intervention is most likely to reduce polarization while supporting informed consensus? (in Eastport, PA on Dec 12)

AEnd public discussion and let officials decide privately

BKeep people in like-minded groups so no one feels challenged

CEncourage more social-media posting between sessions to 'build momentum'

DUse agreed-upon fact-check moments and deliberately mix small groups so people hear different experiences and evidence

Solution & Explanation:Shared verification plus cross-cutting conversation reduces echo chambers and helps participants deliberate using common facts.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A nonprofit advocating for a new policy for public records requests releases a report with many statistics but no donor list or methods appendix. A university center releases a shorter report that includes methods, data sources, and funding disclosures.

What is the best way to weigh these sources when forming an opinion? (in Willow Creek, OH on Nov 11)

ADismiss both because every source is equally biased and evidence cannot help

BTrust the advocacy report more because it argues strongly for a side

CPrioritize the transparent report and treat the undisclosed one cautiously until methods and funding are clear

DTrust the longer report more because more numbers always mean more truth

Solution & Explanation:Transparency lets readers evaluate bias and reliability. Lack of disclosure is a reason to demand more information before trusting claims.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

In deliberation on a local ordinance about short-term rentals, participants agree on the factual background but disagree on values: some prioritize cost savings, others prioritize equity. They want a statement that preserves the coalition.

Which draft statement best separates shared facts from value disagreement while still proposing a path forward? (in Granite Point, NY on Oct 10)

A“We all agree the other side is immoral, so there is no compromise.”

B“We agree on the main facts and differ on values; we recommend options that balance cost and equity so the community can choose.”

C“Facts are irrelevant; only values matter, so evidence should be ignored.”

D“We should hide disagreements so the report looks unanimous.”

Solution & Explanation:Strong consensus language is honest about value tradeoffs and uses shared facts to frame workable options, not personal condemnation.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Civics Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard CIV.9.6 (Grade 9 Social Studies practice focus: Media, Deliberation, and Civil Discourse.).