What is Discussion text?
A discussion text is a kind of text to present at
least two points of view about an issue. The function is to explore
various perspectives before coming to an informed decision. Besides, to
present information and opinions about more than one side of an issue
(‘for’ points and ‘against’ points)
The structure usually consists of three components. They are:
1. Issue, an opening statement presenting the issue
2. Arguments for (pro) and arguments against (contra) or statement of different point of view about an issue (point and elaboration), and
3. Conclusion or recommendation
a discussion text focuses on generic human and generic non-human participants.
Language features:
1. The use of general nouns : e.g. abortion, formalin, alcohol, smoking, cloning etc
2. The use of relating verbs : e.g. is, am, are etc
3. The use of thinking verbs : e.g. think, feel, hope, believe etc
4. The use of additive connectives : e.g. in addition, furthermore, besides etc.
5. The use of contrastive connectives : e.g. although, even if, nevertheless etc
6. The use of causal connectives : e.g. because, because of, due to etc
7. The use of modalities : e.g. must, perhaps, should etc
8. The use of adverb of manner : e.g. hopefully, deliberately etc
Examples and structures of the text
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Homework
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| Issue | I have been wondering if homework is necessary. |
| Statement of issue and Preview | 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. |
| Statement of various viewpoints | But, many times, doing homework 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. |
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