Discussion
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Muhammad Anugrah
Gozali
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Discussion is a process of finding F
common ground between two
different thoughts, views
opinions. And discussion text can
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presents a problematic discourse.
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from different viewpoints.
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philosophical, historic, and social
text. In other word, Discussion is
a kind of genre used to present
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(at least) two points of view
about an issue.
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Social
Function
The discussion text contains different views on an issue.
Therefore, its social function is also not far from its
definition.
The function of this type of text is to describe problems
based on different opinions or views. So, the discussion text
is not the author's opinion, but mediates a problem by
presenting pro and con arguments.
General
Structure
Issue : stating the Argument pro : Conclusion/
issue which is to presenting the recommendation :
discussed point in in stating the writer’
supporting the recommendation
presented issue of the discourse
Argument cons :
presenting other
points which
disagree to the
supporting point
Purpose
Of Discussion Text
– To present two points of view
about issue or problem.
– To present arguments from
differing points of view about
issue or problem.
Language
Features
of Discussion
Text
• Introducing category or generic
participant
• Using thinking verb; feel, hope,
believe, etc
• Using contrastive conjunction;
however, on the other hand, but,
in other side, although, etc
• Using modalities; must, should,
could, may, etc
• Using adverbial of manner;
deliberately, hopefully, etc
• Simple present
Examples of Discussion Text
Having a serious relationship with
someone you’ve only been best
1. What are the pros and cons of friends until now may not be an easy
falling in love with your best task, but the following advantages
friend? may just make taking the risk worth
Everyone must have best friends it. Firstly, you have already laid the
in their lives. A best friend is groundwork. A strong emotional
someone you believe you can bond is a strong foundation of any
trust your life with. A best friend successful relationship. Next, you
is the first person you call when can bypass the awkward stuff. The
you have the most amazing good news about dating your best
things in your life, and when you friend is that you can simply enjoy
are in the most horrific incidents. the excitement of taking your
But, what if you fall in love with relationship to the next level.
your best friends? If you have Besides, you have already had a
decided to choose your best solid emotional bond and have
friend as someone you will share shared history of togetherness such
your life with, there is a lot to as graduating from the same
consider. Take a moment to university together or gathering
consider the advantages and family by your side. Having shared
disadvantages of taking your important moments in each other’s
friendship to the next level. lives will make your connection
stronger and even more likely to
Decide in advance what your
On the other side, plans might be if your friend
dating your best does not reciprocate: can you
friend has also some continue your friendship with
disadvantages. him/her? Could you take it if
Before taking a he/she dates someone else?
romantic relationship Third, although you’ll bypass
with your best friend, the awkward getting-to-know-
take a moment to you stage, missing out on
consider the discovering a new person,
following drawbacks. their personality and their
First, are you willing interests could prove to be a
to make the sacrifice? little boring for you.
What if it doesn’t
last? If you break up,
you might loss your
friendship forever.
Second, there is
always a possibility
for not having a
mutual feeling
2.
Is National Examination Necessary?
National examination has become a hot topic to discuss in
Indonesia. The main controversy regarding to national
examination is whether or not it is necessary to continue
the national exams (UN). Some other debates focus on
whether the quality of Indonesian education depends on
the national exam and whether the quality of the
Indonesian education system will worsen without national
exam.
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still be used as an instrument to evaluate
the level of students’ cognitive
The Advantage and Disadvantage of Cellphone for
Children
3.
Third of examples
If you want to give your kid a cellphone, consider
the advantage and disadvantage of cellphones for
children. On top of the advantages, cell phones can
encourage child safety at all times. Just imagine if
the children to be in an emergency circumstance,
they can simply utilize cellphone to get in touch
with you for help On the other hand, cellphone also
gives negative impact to kid. Rather than studying,
kids have a tendency to spend much more time
sending text messages to buddies or maybe using a
number of apps such as games. So, choosing the
appropriate cell phone for your sons or daughters
can influence all benefits associated with a cell
phone for children