DISCUSSION TEXT

DISCUSSION TEXT

by Mr. Hamsyah, S.Pd

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Learning objective

1. ​Understand the definition, the social function, generic structure and language feature of discussion text.

2. ​Analyze the social function text structure and language feature of discussion text.

​Definition of Discussion Text

​Disscusion text is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different viewpoints.

Social Function of Discussion Text

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• To present two points of view about issue or problem.

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• To present arguments from differing points of view about issue or problem.. .

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General structure of Discussion Text

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• Issue : stating the issue which is to discussed

• Argument pro : presenting the point in in supporting the presented issue

• Argument cons : presenting other points which disagree to the supporting point

• Conclusion / recommendation : stating the writer’ recommendation of the discourse

Multiple Choice

Manakah benda diantara berikut lebih berat, 50 kg besi atau 50 kg kapas?

• 50 kg besi

• sama beratnya

• baja lebih berat

• 50 kg kapas

Multiple Choice

Ada 10 buah apel diatas meja. jika nanti kamu ambil 4 buah apel.

Berapakah buah apel yang sekarang ada di tanganmu

• 6

• 10

• 4

• tidak ada

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Language feature Of Discussion Text

1. Using simple present tense

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

3. Using additive, contrastive, dan casual connection, seperti similiary, however, furthemore, on the other hand, moreover, in addition, but, nevertheless, etc.

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What is the definition of discussion text about?

Multiple Choice

What is the social purpose of the text?

• To present an issue to be discussed in two different points of view.

• to discussed about a social phenomena occuring in our society

• to present a general issue that is absurd in our society

• to give information

• to tell the readers about socio-cultural phenomena

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What is the generic structureof discussion text?

• General statement, explanation

• Opening statement, explanation, conclusion

• Issue, arguments, recommendation

• stating an issue, argument, evaluation

• evaluation

​Thank you

Good luck!