DISCUSSION

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BY :
1. ANDRIYA F.A
2. KHARISMA DEVI S
3. NUR JAFAR
 PART 1 PART 2
Understanding the Understanding the Generic
definition of discussion text. structure of discussion text.

DISCUSSION
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PART 3 PART 4
Understanding the Understanding the purpose
purpose of discussion of discussion text and the
text. 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 problem will be discussed from
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

2
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. Supporting Points / Poin-poin pendukung
 Presenting the argument that supporting opinion to the issue
B. Contrasting Points / Poin-poin pembanding
 Presenting argument that disagree to idea for the issue

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

4
Conclusion
This part consists of sums up issues and presents writer’s point of view and/or recommendations.
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 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)
2.Using modal aux such as (should,
could, would, must, may, etc.)
3.The use of mental processes, DISCUSSION
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e.g: feel
4.The use of transition words, e.g:
moreover, however, beside
5.The use of comparative, e.g:
better, higherIn short
6. Use of general nouns to make
statements, (men, papers)
7.Using thinking verb and relative
verbs
8.Words show in g th e writer ’s
opinion,
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 supports
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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