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GCSE Citizenship Writing Frame

Use the source pack below to plan and write a balanced citizenship response to this question: “Should local councils do more to help young people take part in local decision-making?” Use evidence from the sources, explain different viewpoints and reach a reasoned conclusion.

Source pack: taking part locally

Read both sources carefully. The figures and quotations below are invented for this worksheet exercise; they are not official statistics or real quotations.

SOURCE A — A fictional council survey of 200 residents aged 14–18 found that 118 wanted more chances to influence local decisions. Of those 118, 72 said they would be more likely to take part if meetings were held after school or online. The survey was shared through youth clubs and a council website, so it may not represent every young person in the area.

SOURCE B — A fictional councillor says: “Young people should be heard because decisions about transport, parks and leisure affect them too. However, councils have limited time and budgets. Any youth forum needs clear goals and a way to show how its suggestions are considered.”

Plan your argument

Build a response that uses evidence, explains its significance and considers more than one viewpoint.

1.In your own words, identify the citizenship issue raised by the question. Explain what “taking part in local decision-making” could involve.
2.Which detail from Source A most directly supports the view that councils should offer flexible ways for young people to take part?
  • The survey included 200 residents aged 14–18.
  • Seventy-two respondents said they would be more likely to take part if meetings were after school or online.
  • The survey was shared through youth clubs and a council website.
  • Some young people may not have answered the survey.
3.Give one reason why the Source A survey may not represent every young person in the area.
4.Write one paragraph supporting greater youth participation. Use the structure: point, evidence from a source, explanation of why the evidence matters.
5.According to Source B, what concern does the councillor raise about creating a youth forum? Explain one way a council could respond to this concern.
6.Choose the phrase that best introduces a contrasting viewpoint in a balanced argument.
  • For example,
  • As a result,
  • On the other hand,
  • This proves that,
7.This claim is too absolute: “The survey proves that every young person wants a youth forum.” Rewrite it so that it accurately reflects Source A.
8.Write a one-sentence conclusion that gives a clear judgement and recognises at least one condition that would make greater youth participation effective.
9.Write a balanced response to: “Should local councils do more to help young people take part in local decision-making?” Include an introduction, a supporting point using Source A, a different viewpoint using Source B, an explanation of evidence or limitations, and a reasoned conclusion.

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