DISCUSSION
TEXT
BAHASA INGGRIS PEMINATAN – XII MIPA (SEMESTER
II)
Discussion text is a text which present
a problematic discourse. This problem
will be discussed from different
viewpoints. Discussion is commonly
found in philosophical, historic, and
social text.
“Purpose of discussion text is used
to present different opinions on a
particular issue or topic”.
GENERIC STRUCTURE
List of Supporting
Statement of issue
point
01 Stating the issue which is to 02 Presenting the point in supporting
discussed.
the presented issue.
List of Contrast Point Conclusion
03 Presenting other points which 04 Closing paragraph which
disagree to the supporting point. containing conclusion/
recommendation
Example
Vegetarians, about 3.2% of the US population, do not
eat meat. The US department of agriculture does not only
Statement of include meat as part of a balanced diet, but it also states that
issue
a vegetarian diet can meet “the recommended dietary
allowances for nutrients”
Example
Many proponents of vegetarianism say that eating meat harms health,
wastes resources, causes deforestation and creates pollution. They often argue that
killing animals for food is cruel and unethical since non-animal food sources are
plentiful.
Humans evolved to be primarily vegetarians. Humans do not have the large
List of mouth or long, pointed teeth of carnivores. Human teeth are short and flat for
Supporting chewing fibrous food. The liver of a carnivore can detoxify the excess vitamin a
Point absorbed from a meat-based diet. The human liver cannot exceed vitamin a.
It is unnecessary to take an animal’s life when vegetarian options are
available. In the US about 35 million cows, 115 million pigs and 9 billion birds are
killed for food each year. These animals should not have to die to satisfy an
unnecessary dietary preference.
Example
On the other hand, many opponents of a vegetarian diet say that
moderate meat consumption is healthy, humane and that producing
vegetables causes many of the same environmental problems as producing
meat.
List of Eating meat is not cruel or unethical. Every organism on earth dies,
Contrast Point
at some point, so others can live. There is nothing wrong with this cycle; it
is how nature works. Humans have been eating meat in their ancestral diet
provided a dense form of nutrients and protein that, when combined with
high-calorie low nutrient carbohydrates such as roots, allowed us to
develop our large brains and intelligence.
Example
Conclusion In my opinion, meat eaters don’t need to feel guilty.
Everything we consume, including vegetables or meat
has environmental, ethical and health consequences.
Language Features
Using Simple Present Tense
Using Modal
Using Additive, Contrastive, and Casual Conjunction
Using Adverbial of Manner
Example
The US department of agriculture does not only include meat as part of a
Using Simple balanced diet, but it also states that a vegetarian diet can meet.
Present Tense
Many proponents of vegetarianism say that eating meat harms health
It is unnecessary to take an animal’s life.
Example
The liver of a carnivore can detoxify the excess vitamin a absorbed from a
meat-based diet.
Using Modal These animals should not have to die to satisfy an unnecessary dietary
preference.
Example
Additive Conjunction
(English transition words for adding information, Further, besides, also, finally, in
definitions and example sentences). addition, and etc.
Contrastive Conjunction Although, even though, on the
(connect ideas and clauses that contrast). other hand, and etc.
Casual Conjunction Because, since, so, therefor, hence,
(used to explain how things work or why things
happen) and etc.
Example
Adverbial of Manner
(helps us to express how we do something. Most quickly, slowly, loudly, quietly,
adverbs of manner end with ‘-ly’ and they can beautifully, badly, and etc.
express the speed, volume, or style with which we
do something.)
GROUP WORK
Choose one of the following issues to create “Discussion Text” :
1. Weather Modification
2. Vaccination in the COVID-19 pandemic
3. Flexing in social media
4. Online learning
5. Junk food
6. Online Shop
Present the result of your group work in front of the class.
THANKS