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DISCUSSION TEXT BY : 1. ANDRIYA F.A 2. KHARISMA DEVI S 3. NUR JAFAR

PART 1

PART 2

Understanding the definition of discussion text.

Understanding the Generic structure of discussion text.

DISCUSSION TEXT PART 3 Understanding the purpose of discussion text.

PART 4 Understanding the purpose of discussion text and the example.

What discussion text is !

Generally, Discussion Text is“a text which present a speech or piece of writing that gives information, ideas,opinions.This

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different viewpoints.In discussion text the writer tries to present the pros and cons of an issue.

Generic structure of discussion text

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Issue / Isu It consists of statement of the issue. Statement gives necessary background information of the issue

Arguments (pros and cons) Arguments for against or statements of different points of view. It means the writer give their argument consist of argument for and arguments against. A. ing Points / Poin-poin pendukung  Presenting the argument that ing opinion to the issue B. Contrasting Points / Poin-poin pembanding  Presenting argument that disagree to idea for the issue

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Personal Pros and cons must be focused on our specific situation. Avoiding pros and cons that irrelevant in the topic

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Conclusion This part consists of sums up issues and presents writer’s point of view and/or recommendations. 4

Purpose of discussion text The main purpose of discussion text is a discussion text presents different opinions, topic arguments pros and cons, viewpoints or perspectives on an issue. Base on Anderson and Anderson (1998).Discussion text enable to explore more about different ideas both of negative and positive opinion about the issue. It will be meaningful for writing to get important information before making decision.

Dominant Language Features 1.Using simple present tense (S+v1+o)

6. Use of general nouns to make statements, (men, papers)

2.Using modal aux such as (should, could, would, must, may, etc.)

7.Using thinking verb and relative verbs

3.The use of mental processes, e.g: feel

8.Words show in g th e writer ’s opinion,

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4.The use of transition words, e.g: moreover, however, beside 5.The use of comparative, e.g: better, higherIn short

9.Using additive, contrastive, and casual connection (however, similiary,furthermore 10.Using adverbial of manner : honestly,rapidly,carefully, hopefully, slowly

Example of discussion text

Benefit and Disadvantages of Falling in Love Have you ever felt in love? How does it feel? Does love provide many benefits or disadvantages? Some people think that love provides many benefits in life. But some say that love has many disadvantages in life. Both of these are certainly in a romance. Falling in love provides several benefits such as having someone who will continue to be on your side, having someone who always s you, having an intersting life, having someone who can share your live experiences, having a pleasant and colorful life. Besides falling in love will also provide benefits both for the mental and physical of a person so that they are motivated to do better things to make him proud

Example of discussion text Love will always have a positive or negative impact. But this love relationship can be controlled with wise and maturity. You can felel love every time, but don’t commit if you can’t control those feelings so that you don’t dramatize in love

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