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T 1: U T N D T: A DISCUSSION TEXT QUIZ. Do The Quiz. Write A T at The End of Each Statement When You
T 1: U T N D T: A DISCUSSION TEXT QUIZ. Do The Quiz. Write A T at The End of Each Statement When You
Reading as well as writing discussion text are common study assignments to students. What is
discussion text? What makes it different from other text types commonly found in your study?
How much do you know about the what and how of discussion texts? Let’s check your
knowledge.
Following is a list of statements some people say about the characteristics of discussion texts.
Do you think they are TRUE, or FALSE?
A DISCUSSION TEXT QUIZ. Do the quiz. Write a T at the end of each statement when you
think the statement is TRUE; or an F when you think it is FALSE. One of them has been
done for you.
STATEMENTS T/F
When you have completed the activity, read Text 1: Discussion Text to check your answers.
Text 1
Discussion Texts 1
Purpose
A discussion presents differing opinions, viewpoints or perspectives on an issue, enabling the reader
to explore different ideas before making an informed decision. The writer normally explores
different opinions and ends with a personal opinion or comment.
Statement of position
A discussion begins with a brief introduction describing the situation. This introduction has a
statement or question and serves the purpose of introducing the reader or listener to the author’s
point of view or thesis. Often it is recognized that there are two points of view.
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Each paragraph should be clearly structured with a topic sentence supported by details. The
supporting material could be reported speech reflecting comments from specialists who have
responded to the issue or supporting evidence. Thinking and action verbs are used to persuasively
establish and evaluate each argument, and some technical language will be necessary.
Recommendation or conclusion
The discussion ends by presenting a personal point of view before concluding. The recommendation
or conclusion sometimes sums up both sides of the argument if they are fairly balanced, or can
recommend one argument over the other if the evidence is overwhelming.
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Now begin your reading and viewing to check if you have answered all questions in the
previous correctly. Check your answers with the answer key.
B How well do you do with the quiz? Can you now identify the text structure of discussions?
Match the headings on the left column with its definition in on the right. Check your answers
with the answer key.
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