Discussion Text: Definition, Generic Structures, Language
Features, and the Example
Definition:
Discussion text is a text which presents a problematic
discourse. This problem will be discussed from different points of view. It
presents pro and contra opinion on certain issue.
Purpose:
To present different opinions on a particular issue or
topic arguments for and against/positive and negative/good and bad.
Generic Structures:
1. Issue:
Contains of statement and preview about something
2. Supporting
point: After stating the issue, it is necessary to present the argument to
support that one point is agreeing.
3. Contrastive
point: Beside the supporting argument, discussion text needs the arguments
which disagree to stated issue.
4. Recommendation/conclusion:
It is used to tell how to solve issue by connecting the arguments for and
against.
Language
Features:
1. Introducing
category or generic participant
2. Using
thinking verb
3. Using
additive, contrastive, and casual connection
4. Using
modalities
5. Using
adverbial of manner
6. Using
conjunction/transition
7. Using
simple present tense
Example:
Homework
I have been wondering
if homework is necessary. I think we should have homework because it helps us
to learn and revise our work. Homework helps people who aren’t very smart to
remember what they have learned. Homework is really good because it helps with
our education. But, many times, doing home is not a great idea. I think we
shouldn’t have homework because I like to go out after school to a restaurant
or the movies. Sometimes homework is boring and not important. I think homework
is bad because I like to play and discuss things with my family. According to
me, homework is not as an entirely bad thing or a completely good thing for
students’ education because this is about how they learn more their material
from school.
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