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Discussion text
Objectives
In this lesson, you will learn about how
to understand the Definition, Generic structure, social function of discussion
text.
Learn about it!
Do you ever discuss??? Huh, I’m
sure my friends must be familiar with the discussion and often do it. We often
discuss to find a solution to a problem faced. In the discussion, of course, there are pros and cons. Because the discussion is actually to get consensus or
agreement from others. We do discussion not only in the world of education but
we also often discuss for small things like asking for opinions. Well, actually
one of the English genres of text that is Discussion Text brings the same discourse
as when we discuss something.
When we discuss a matter, of
course in our discussion there are various arguments/opinions. Likewise in
Discussion Text, this text has two different opinions; one, agreeable opinion
and, two, disagreeable opinions. Therefore we must have a broad view of a
problem if we want to make a discussion text.
For more details, let’s one by one
discuss what we should understand in studying Discussion Text.
Definition of Discussion Text
Discussion is a process of finding
common ground between two different thoughts, views or opinions. And discussion
text can be defined :
Discussion
text is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will be
discussed from different viewpoints. Discussion is commonly found in
philosophical, historic, and social text. In other word, Discussion is a kind
of genre used to present (at least) two points of view about an issue.
General structure of Discussion
Text
– Issue: stating the issue which
is to discussed
– Argument pro: presenting the point 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
– Argument pro: presenting the point 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
Purpose of Discussion text
– To present two points of view
about issues or problems.
– To present arguments from differing points of view about the issue or problem..
– To present arguments from differing points of view about the issue or problem..
Language feature of Discussion text
– Introducing category or generic
participant
– Using thinking verb; feel, hope, believe, etc
– Using contrastive conjunction; however, on the other hand, but, in other side, although, etc
– Using modalities; must, should, could, may, etc
– Using adverbial of manner; deliberately, hopefully, etc
– Simple present
– Using thinking verb; feel, hope, believe, etc
– Using contrastive conjunction; however, on the other hand, but, in other side, although, etc
– Using modalities; must, should, could, may, etc
– Using adverbial of manner; deliberately, hopefully, etc
– Simple present
Do you
understand?
1.
Definition of Discussion
Discussion
is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed
from different viewpoints. Discussion is commonly found in philosophical,
historic, and social text.
2.
Generic Structure of Discussion
·
Statement of the issue; stating the issue
which is to discussed
·
List of supporting points; presenting
the point in supporting the presented issue
·
List of contrastive point; presenting
other points which disagree to the supporting point
·
Recommendation; stating the writer'
recommendation of the discourse
3.
Language Feature of Discussion
·
Introducing category or generic
participant
·
Using thinking verb; feel, hope,
believe, etc
·
Using additive, contrastive, and
causal connection; similarly, on the hand, however, etc
·
Using modalities; must, should, could,
may, etc
·
Using adverbial of manner;
deliberately, hopefully, etc
4.
Examples and structures of the text
Homework
|
|
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 of 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 at 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.
|
The Advantage and Disadvantage of Nuclear Power
Nuclear
power is generated by using uranium which is a metal mined in various part of
the world. The first large scale of the nuclear power station was opened at Calder Hall
in Cumbria , England
Some
military ships and submarines have nuclear power plants for the engine. Nuclear
power produces around 11% of the world's energy needed and produces huge
amounts of energy. It causes no pollution as we would get when burning fossil
fuels. The advantages of a nuclear plant are as follow:
- It costs about the same coal, so
it is not expansive to make.
- It does not produce smoke or
carbon dioxide, so it does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
- It produces huge amounts of
energy from small amount of uranium.
- It produces small amount of
waste.
- It is reliable.
On
the other hand, nuclear power is very, very dangerous. It must be sealed up and
buried for many years to allow the radioactivity to die away. Furthermore,
although it is reliable, a lot of money has to be spent on safety because if it
does go wrong, a nuclear accident ca be a major accident.
People
are increasingly concerned about this matter. In the 1990's nuclear power was
the fastest growing source of power in many parts of the world.
Note on the Generic Structure of
Discussion Text
Discussion is a
process to find the meet point between two different ideas. It is important to
to get the understanding between the two differences. In many social
activities, discussion is the effective way to calm down any friction and
difference in thought, perception and recommendation.
This example of
discussion text present the two poles, between the advantage and disadvantage
of using nuclear plant to fulfill the energy needed. It is a case which need to
be talked and discussed from two points. They are represented in the generic
structure which is used:
Stating the Issue: In the first
paragraph, it is stated that using nuclear power can be the choice in
fulfilling the needed energy.
Supporting Point: In the second
paragraph, it is presented the advantages of nuclear power plant to be used as
the source of the world's energy needed
Contrastive Point: The third
paragraph shows the balance. It gives the contradictory idea in using nuclear power
plant as the resource of energy.
Recommendation: This text is
ended with a similar recommendation on how people should concern in the matter
of nuclear energy.
Foxhunting
is a subject that provokes very strong feelings. Many people believe that it is
cruel to hunt a fox with dogs and totally agree with its ban.
Many
farmer and even conservationists, however, have always argue that the fox is a
pest which attacks livestock and must be controlled.
(Taken from: www.bbc.co.uk)
Generic Structure Analysis
Stating the issue; hunting fox.
Supporting point; farmers and
conservationists agree to hunt fox because they attack livestok.
Contrastive point; many people
disagree hunting fox with dog because it is cruel.
Recommendation; Do not be
cruel in hunting fox just control it in safe way.
Language Feature Analysis
Introducing category participant; farmer,
conservationists.
Using thinking verb; believe.
Using connectives;
Using modalities; must, always
Jawablah pertanyaan-pertanyaan berikut dengan jujur dan bertanggungjawab!
| No. | Pertanyaan | Jawaban | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | Saya mengetahui arti kata-kata pada pada teks di atas |
Ya | Tidak |
| 02. | Saya bisa mengucapkan kata-kata sesuai dengan audio/video yang disajikan |
Ya | Tidak |
| 03. | Saya bisa memperagakan percakapan dengan membaca teks yang tersedia |
Ya | Tidak |
| 04. | Saya bisa memperagakan percakapan dengan sedikit membaca teks |
Ya | Tidak |
| 05. | Saya bisa memperagakan tanpa membaca teks |
Ya | Tidak |
| 06. | Saya bisa memperagakan tanpa membaca teks disertai dengan variasi baru atau pengembangan teks |
Ya | Tidak |
| 07. | Saya bisa membuat karya video terkait dengan percakapan yang diperagakan |
Ya | Tidak |
| 08. | Saya bisa membuat video dan telah disosialisasikan pada sosial media yang saya miliki |
Ya | Tidak |
Bila ada jawaban "Tidak", maka segera lakukan review pembelajaran, terutama pada bagian yang masih "Tidak".
Bila semua jawaban "Ya", maka Anda dapat melanjutkan ke pembelajaran berikutnya.
Buatlah jurnal harian untuk membantumu dalam mempercepat proses pembelajaran dengan menjawab soal evaluasi diri berikut ini.
- Apakah yang kamu telah pelajari pada bagian ini?
- Apa yang menarik pada sesi ini?
- Apa kendala yang kamu alami?
- Apa yang kamu lakukan untuk mengatasi kendala tersebut?
Informasi lainnya yang terkait dapat diakses pada tautan berikut ini
