Nama: Ida Bagus Pradnyana

No: 17
Kelas: XII MIPA 7

A. Discussion Text
A discussion text is a kind of text which presents a problematic course. It is usually both sides of
an issue and come to a recommendation which a logical conclusion based on the evidence give
the text.

1. Social Function
 To present argument and information from differing points of view.
 To present at least two points of views about an issue or controversial topic.

2. General Structure
a) Issue
It contains an opening statement presenting the issue which is going to be discussed.
b). Arguments for and Againts, and Supporting Evidence
 Argument “for” (Pro)
It provides arguments to support the pro opinion. It is completed with supporting evidence/
example/ elaboration.
 Argument “against” (Contra)
It states the arguments which disagree to he stated issue. It is also supported by evidence/
examples/ elaboration.
Conclusion or recommendation
It states the writer’s conclusion, summary, comment, or recommendation for the discussed issue
on how people should concern with it.

B. Language Features

1) Use of simple present tense.

2) Use of modal, for example: must, should, could, and may.
3) Use of additive, contrastive, and casual conjunction, such as in addition, similiarly, on the
other hand, however, therefore, etc.
4) Use of comment adverbs to express opinion, such as personally, obviously, clearly. Etc
5) Use of saying verbs to quote, relating verbs (e.g. , is)
6) Generally use third person.
7) Use statement about a matter. The following are expressions used to state a matter or
issue in the first paragraph.